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ABIH Prepares to Celebrate Labor Day & the Work of the Industrial Hygiene Community

Oregon was the first state to make Labor Day a holiday. Seven years later, in 1894, it became a federal holiday. This special day that occurs on the first Monday of September, celebrates the nation’s strength, freedom and leadership that is made possible by the American worker. The American worker has built this nation and in recent decades helped increase productivity dramatically ...

Aug. 27, 2013

By American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)

Available Resources & References to Prepare for the CIH® Exam

One of the most frequently asked questions from those who are considering pursuing the Certified Industrial Hygienist® (CIH®) credential or preparing for the examination is what resources and references have Diplomats found useful in the past? This information can be extremely beneficial before taking the 5 1/2 hour written exam which consists of 200 multiple choice questions designed to ...

Feb. 17, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

ABIH Produces a Video about Becoming a Certified Industrial Hygienist

The Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) has been the “gold standard” for more than 50 years, attaining uncompromised integrity, global recognition and career-lasting value. Early this year the ABIH, who administer the certification program, released an online video describing the CIH program which is universally recognized as the premier occupational hygiene certification in the ...

Nov. 5, 2012

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Future Environment Designs Taps the Marketing Knowledge of the Industry’s Marketing Specialists

Cochrane & Associates will be working with the experts at Future Environment Designs to expand their reach and offer their environmental services and training expertise to the industry. Today, Paul Cochrane, the founder of Cochrane & Associates announced the marketing and public relations specialty firm will be working with Future Environment Designs out of New York. Future Environment ...

Aug. 24, 2010

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Workers’ Memorial Day Emphasizes the Importance of Healthy & Safety in the Workplace

According to results from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries that was conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 4,383 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2012. These fatalities were grouped in the census by transportation incidents; violence; contact with objects and equipment; falls, slips and trips; exposure to harmful substances or ...

Apr. 28, 2014

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Identifying Exposure Risks to Microbial Contaminants in Metalworking Fluids in New York and the Tri-State Area

In New York and across the tri-state region, numerous manufacturing companies depend on the use of metalworking fluids (MWFs). MWFs are used to reduce heat and friction and to remove metal particles in industrial machining and grinding operations. There are a number of MWF formulations ranging from straight oils to water-based fluids, which include soluble oils, and semi-synthetic and synthetic ...

Jun. 20, 2016

By VOETS, LLC

National Safety Stand-Down Week to Prevent Falls and Create Dialogue Takes Place this Week

Earlier this year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that the sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down event to prevent falls in construction would be held from May 6th through the 10th. OSHA describes it as a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety, with a focus on fall hazards and fall prevention. The agency encourages employers ...

May 8, 2019

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Lowering Exposure to Respirable Coal Dust in MSHA Final Rule

Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced the release of a final rule to lower miners' exposure to respirable coal mine dust. The final rule applies to all underground and surface coal mines and continues the agency’s End Black Lung – Act Now! initiative. According to a MSHA news release, this final rule: Reduces the ...

May 12, 2014

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

ABIH is a Silver Sponsor of the AIHA/MIHA Asia Pacific OH + EHS Conference + Exhibition

On November 4th, industrial hygiene professionals, risk managers, safety officers and others involved with protecting the health and safety of workers and the environment will converge in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They will be coming from across Asia and the globe to attend and participate in the 2014 AIHA/MIHA Asia Pacific OH + EHS Conference + Exhibition. The event brings together ...

Nov. 3, 2014

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Hurricane Season Reminds Industry and Institutions to Plan Ahead for Natural Disasters and Emergencies

The official 2018 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1st and runs through November 30th. It follows a historic 2017 season that featured 17 named storms and 10 hurricanes, including 6 major hurricanes. It was tied for the 5th most active season on record and is believed to have resulted in over $280 billion in damages. If these numbers hold true, it would make last year’s hurricane ...

Jun. 18, 2018

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

National Preparedness Month Reminds Industry to Plan Ahead for Emergencies and Natural Disasters

For over a decade, September has been recognized as National Preparedness Month (NPM). The designation began in 2004 when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initiated efforts to build awareness and preparedness in advance of potential natural or man-made disasters. FEMA has announced that this year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” Disaster ...

Sep. 19, 2017

By American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)

Hurricane Victims and Restoration Contractors Warned of Potential Hazards While Drying Out Properties

Many homes, businesses, and schools across the Northeast were severely damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Some estimates have put the cost of the property damage at approximately $20 billion. Now, weeks after the storm, communities in the affected areas are rebuilding. One of the first tasks typically addressed is drying out a water damaged property. Water damage in a structure can result in ...

Dec. 5, 2012

By Future Environment Designs

Future Environment Designs Sponsors Singing in the Sanctuary for the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center

Syosset, New York (PRWeb) July 14, 2008 -- Future Environment Designs announced today that they are a key sponsor of 'Singing in the Sanctuary' being held Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center at 134 Cove Road, Oyster Bay, New York. 'Singing in the Sanctuary' will connect people to nature through the songs and puppetry of ...

Jul. 24, 2008

By Future Environment Designs

Protecting Workers from Exposure to 1,3-Butadiene and Other Chemical Hazards

Back in 1988, California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added 1,3-butadiene to the list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer for purposes of Proposition 65. Sixteen years later, it was also added to the list for developmental and reproductive toxicity. 1,3-Butadiene is produced through the processing of petroleum and is a colorless gas that can also ...

Aug. 4, 2020

By Clark Seif Clark Inc.

Identifying Superbugs in New York Hospitals and Healthcare Environments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that on any given day, about 1 in 25 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI). Healthcare-associated infections are those infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving treatment for other conditions. A number of these infections are due to an expanding list of drug-resistant ...

Nov. 7, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

2019 Hurricane Season Begins and is a Reminder to Industry and Institutions to have an Emergency Preparedness Plan in Place

The official start of the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1st and continues through November 30th. It follows a 2018 season which was the third year in a row of above-average seasons with 15 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes. Damage from last year has been estimated at almost $50 billion, significantly less than the historic $280 billion in damage caused in 2017. ...

Jun. 11, 2019

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Industrial Solvent Use by New Jersey Manufacturer Results in OSHA Health Inspection

Earlier this year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) initiated an inspection at a New Jersey manufacturing plant after a flash fire injured a worker. The employee was cleaning a degreasing tank when the fire occurred and the inspection revealed the use of 1-bromopropane (1-BP), also known as n-propyl bromide. 1-BP is a liquid solvent and OSHA reports the chemical’s ...

Oct. 10, 2016

By VOETS, LLC

OSHA’s Most Frequently Cited Violations and Preventing Injuries, Fatalities and Costly Noncompliance Penalties

Protecting the health and safety of the U.S. workforce has improved over the years, but as recently as 2015, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) reports that over 4,800 workers were killed on the job. This is a dramatic improvement from the estimated 14,000 workers killed on the job each year before the creation of OSHA back in 1971. In addition to these fatal injuries, ...

Dec. 4, 2017

By Clark Seif Clark Inc.

Total Safety Recognized by the Houston Business Roundtable

Total Safety, a leading global safety services company, was honored by the Houston Business Roundtable as the "Best in Category" safety award from a field that included 134 companies across the award categories. The Houston Business Roundtable, whose membership consists primarily of refining, chemical and energy companies, held their 25th Annual Safety Awards banquet on Friday, May 18th, to ...

May 23, 2012

By Total Safety

Protecting Emergency Responders from Occupational Exposure Risks to Fentanyl and Other Hazardous Substances

Several months back, WUSF in Tampa published a story about a deputy from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office that passed out after exposure to suspected airborne fentanyl. The event occurred during a traffic stop when the car’s occupants tried to hide a white powder. Two responding firefighters also became ill as did one of the people in the car that was pulled over. Due to cases like ...

Aug. 1, 2019

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC