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Respiratory protection in the face of a pandemic

If 2009’s recent media coverage regarding the spread of the H1N1 virus caused your organization to reconsider whether you need a respiratory protection plan for your employees, you were not alone. David Lahoda, Managing Editor of OSHA Watch and contributor to OSHA Healthcare Advisor, recently blogged on the wake-up call many of us have received as we rush to get our respiratory protection plans up to speed. Organizations are wondering, “If I can get enough N95 respirators to protect my em

Mar. 4, 2010

Chris Murray, CIH

Are my STS’s recordable?

Although we often take it for granted, hearing is one of our most important senses. During infancy and childhood, hearing is vital for the normal development of speech and language. Hearing remains equally important throughout life as it enables us to communicate with friends and colleagues, and allows us to stay connected to and be aware of our environment. The ear is a remarkable structure, capable of detecting sounds with a wide range of frequencies and intensities. Illness, disease, and here

Sep. 14, 2009

Thomas H. Cameron, Ph.D., CCC-A, CPS/A

Lead safety for renovation - New EPA training requirements

The Lead Based-Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RR&P) rule became effective June 23, 2008 and will be fully implemented on July 22, 2010. This rule is a federal regulatory program that applies to all renovations performed for compensation in target housing and child occupied facilities constructed before 1978. The RR&P rule includes pre-renovation requirements, as well as training, certification, work practice guidelines and recordkeeping.

The purpose of the rule is to e

Aug. 4, 2009

Barry Maxwell

Pandemic preparedness - Respiratory protection 101

Has the recent media coverage regarding the spread of the H1N1 virus caused your organization to reconsider whether you need a respiratory protection plan for your employees? If so, you’re not alone.

David Lahoda, Managing Editor of OSHA Watch and contributor to OSHA Healthcare Advisor, recently blogged on the wake-up call many of us have received as we rush to get our respiratory protection plans up to speed. Organizations are wondering, “If I can get enough N95 respirators to protect

Aug. 4, 2009

Kathy Dobler, RN

Going green - real world savings & measurable results

Political discussion across the country has been tinged with green this year as awareness regarding climate change reaches an all time high. But what many corporations and individuals fail to realize, is that making environmentally friendly choices in how we live and work can equate to real world financial savings as well. For example, “green” or “sustainable” buildings use key resources like energy, water, materials and land, more efficiently than buildings that are simply “built to c

Aug. 5, 2008

Mike Walker, PE, LEED-AP