lead safety News
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Nominations now being accepted for the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2013
The National Safety Council has announced it is accepting nominations for the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, presented by DuPont Sustainable Solutions, which recognizes individuals younger than 40 who have distinguished themselves by improving workplace safety. Individuals must display creative and innovative approaches to safety. Candidates also must have five or more years of direct safety ...
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Safety eyewear the real cost: How to have foresight with your eyesight
The results of new tests conducted by market-leading safety equipment provider uvex show that in the majority of cases if an organisation buys cheap safety spectacles costing around £2 per pair, rather than superior quality ones for £6 each, they will more than likely end up paying double over the course of a year to protect their employees eyes. The real cost of protective eyewear ...
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Earth Day Special: Save up to 50% on Environmental Training
Cary, North Carolina - Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, is offering Earth Day savings valued up to 50 percent off of select environmental, safety, and transportation courses. To take advantage of the Earth Day special, call 800-537-2372. Anyone who registers for select Environmental Resource Center courses between April 19 ...
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P-80 Lubricants available in 10mL Tubes; Ideal for repair kits!
The slip resistant nature of rubber makes it difficult to install, cut, remove or manipulate. Repair and installation of rubber parts can take considerable physical effort and time. In addition, improper part alignment or installation can lead to part failure and safety issues. Many jobs can benefit from the reduced friction and increased safety provided by P-80® Temporary Rubber Lubricants. ...
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Trade fairs in October 2021 / A+A and Tausendwasser
From October 26th to 29th With A + A 2021, the leading trade fair for safety and health at work will take place in Düsseldorf. We will present our solutions in personal safety equipment to you in Hall 6 / C20. At the same time, from October 27th to 28th, the Tausendwasser in Berlin will open its doors. After the innovative and interactive trade fair concept already convinced us in ...
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ENSR Wins EBJ Environmental Business Achievement Gold Medal - Environmental Business Journal Recognizes ENSR for 2005 Performance
January 2006, Westford, MA -- ENSR, an AECOM company and leading global environmental health and safety firm has been awarded the Environmental Business Journal 2005 Gold Medal. EBJ is one of the leading environmental industry publications. The award will be presented to Robert C. Weber, ENSR President and CEO, at the Environmental Industry Summit, March 1-3 in San Diego, where he is a featured ...
By AECOM
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HSE announces new post for London and 2012 Olympics
The Health and Safety Executive has announced that Stephen Williams is to take up the newly created post of Director of Field Operations (London) and the Olympics. Stephen will lead the health and safety regulation of the 2012 Olympics which includes the construction phase, while heading up HSE London Field Operations Division. He will continue in his current role as Chief Inspector of ...
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Exclusive Intelex Webinar Highlights Key Elements for Compliance with FSMA 2015 Deadlines
TORONTO – Intelex is extending an invitation to Food and Beverage executives responsible for ensuring food safety for their organizations to attend an exclusive online event, Get FSMA Ready: Essential Insights on Looming Compliance Deadlines. With the deadlines for the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) fast approaching, it’s imperative that organizations in the food ...
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New York Attorney General Wins $5+ Million Lawsuit against Landlord for Lead Safety Violations
Last month, the New York State Attorney General’s Office announced winning over $5 million in a lawsuit against a Buffalo-area landlord for alleged violations of lead safety laws that resulted in over two dozen reported cases of childhood lead poisoning. “While no amount of money can reverse the damage he’s wrought, today’s landmark decision will fund invaluable lead ...
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EPA Inspectors to Focus on Lead Paint Safety in St. Louis
St. Louis, as the nation’s “Gateway to the West,” is a city known worldwide for its rich history. Unfortunately, part of that history can be hazardous to the health of St. Louis families – especially young children. Such hazards come from exposure to toxic lead, hidden in old paint and other materials contained in older homes, child care facilities, and other older ...
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EU-OSHA with Euronews: The Economics of Health & Safety
Workplace accidents and occupational illness can impact not only the economic performance of businesses but also a country’s economy. ‘The countries in Europe, many of them have their own methodology to calculate the costs. Their calculation is that poor occupational safety and health leads to a loss of 90 billion euros and that means more or less 3.2% of GDP,” says Christa ...
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EU-OSHA with Euronews: The Economics of Health & Safety
Workplace accidents and occupational illness can impact not only the economic performance of businesses but also a country’s economy. ‘The countries in Europe, many of them have their own methodology to calculate the costs. Their calculation is that poor occupational safety and health leads to a loss of 90 billion euros and that means more or less 3.2% of GDP,” says Christa ...
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Naples waste crisis hurting regional economy
The waste crisis affecting Naples and the surrounding region has sparked national unrest and riots in Italy. A lack of landfill space and weak government control of the waste management industry - which is plagued by mob involvement - have led to the crisis which has seen uncollected rubbish piling up in the streets. In some areas local have resorted to burning the refuse to remove it, leading to ...
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ISS expands sales force in the South East
We are delighted to announce the expansion of our sales force in the South East with the appointment of James Attrell as our new Sales Manager. James, 42, has an impressive track record in both sales and operational performance, gained across a number of sectors including recruitment, financial services and insurance. James Attrell, Sales Manager, ISS said: “This is a great opportunity to ...
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Laser Safety Training from Coastal
Virginia Beach, VA – Coastal Training Technologies announces the release of a new training program on the safe use of lasers in the workplace.Laser Safety: The Blink Of An Eye covers safe work practices, the various industrial and construction uses for lasers, the hazards lasers pose and the damage they can do if not used properly. This new program is based on the current American National ...
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BARTEC listed in the “encyclopedia of world market leaders”
German enterprises are world market leaders in one industry sector out of three. For the first time, 750 of these enterprises have now been registered and compiled in an “Encyclopedia of German World Market Leaders”. One of them is BARTEC as a worldwide leading provider of industrial safety technology in explosion-hazardous areas. “Once again it is an impressive fact that ...
By BARTEC GmbH
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UL introduces SPOT Online Database – The largest credible product sustainability information tool
UL today introduced SPOT, a web-based product sustainability information tool that will facilitate the selection of credible green products and enable the design community to apply that information into the Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflow. Currently featuring more than 40,000 products, SPOT database will be a first of its kind tool for architects, designers and specifiers to identify ...
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New & improved Rushcliffe refuse lorry safer for public, cyclists and crews
Rushcliffe Borough Council has introduced a refuse lorry to its fleet equipped with the latest vehicle safety technology to improve the safety of the vehicle for members of the public, cyclists and the crew. The authority has invested in a new 26t Dennis Elite vehicle fitted with the Cyclear Cyclist Safety Warning Device and the Reaclear reverse manoeuvre safety system, both from Innovative ...
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Asbestos and Lead Concerns Plague Hurricane Irene Victims
WNCT, a CBS affiliate in Greenville, North Carolina, broadcast a story earlier this month about a woman trying to rebuild her life following Hurricane Irene. The woman experienced extensive storm damage to her home, but when rebuilding efforts got underway the whole process came to a sudden halt. The home, built in 1926, was found to be filled with both asbestos and lead. The woman then ...
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De Beers Group’s Willemien Potgieter: engineering Zero Harm
“The work De Beers has spent the last two years (in particular) on safety is an example for the mining sector. The company’s incorporation of systems and technologies to enhance safety – including proximity detection systems for people and vehicles as well as its traffic management plans – are world-class practises,” she states. With the responsibility of driving ...
By VUKA Group
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