occupational health News
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Results of the First All-Russian Occupational Health and Safety Week and the SAPE-2015 International Exhibition
From 13-17 April 2015, The SAPE 2015 (Safety and Protection & Emergency) exhibition and conference about industrial safety alongside the first All-Russian Occupational Health and Safety Week took place at the Sochi Media Center. Skincare Company took part in this event as an expert and innovator in PPE development & production. The ‘Skincare’ company, the leading manufacturer ...
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The EI Group announces new vice president – Adam Underwood
Research Triangle Park, NC - The EI Group, Inc. (EI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Adam Underwood to Vice President of Business Development. Over the past 8 years, Mr. Underwood has been instrumental in the growth of revenue and the expansion of EI’s diverse line of environmental, occupational health, safety and industrial hygiene services.Mr. Underwood joined the company in 2001 ...
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Watch live the Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards ceremony
Watch live the Healthy Workplaces Good Practice Awards ceremony, to be held at the Latvian Presidency Conference on Occupational Safety and Health in Riga. To view video click ...
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Priorities for occupational safety and health research in Europe for the years 2013–2020
EU-OSHA’s report “Priorities for occupational safety and health research in Europe: 2013-2020” outlines the priorities for occupational safety and health (OSH) research for the coming years. The demographic change, safe new technologies or the globalisation and the changing world of work are some of the key theme areas included. Released in 2012, the report also emphasises the ...
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Casella appoints Ben Henson as general manager
Casella Measurement – leading manufacturer of high performance industrial hygiene, occupational health and environmental monitoring equipment – has announced the appointment of Ben Henson as its new General Manager, with responsibility for increasing focus on the development of the company’s expanding global business activities. Ben brings in-depth strategic sales & ...
By Casella
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OSHA proposes approval of State Plan to protect the safety and health of state and local government workers in Maine
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today published a proposed rulemaking to approve a new occupational safety and health plan for Maine state and local employees. Under the OSH Act, state and local government employees are specifically excluded from federal coverage. These employees receive formal OSHA coverage only through an OSHA-approved State Plan. "The Maine Department of ...
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Supporting World Day for Safety and Health at Work
The United Nations has set out World Day for Safety and Health at Work for 28th April 2022. The spotlight on providing safe and healthy places to work has become more prominent in recent times, particularly as working practices emerged and evolved rapidly as part of the COVID-19 pandemic. World Day for Safety and Health at Work is designed as an initiative, aimed at encouraging people and ...
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OSHA schedules meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Aug. 22-23, 2013, in Washington, D.C. ACCSH, established under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, advises the secretary of labor and assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health on ...
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OSHA to hold meeting of National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health Temporary Workers Work Group
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health's Temporary Workers Work Group on May 13, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The workgroup will meet to continue discussion of workplace safety and health issues regarding temporary workers and develop recommendations for NACOSH's consideration. This includes ...
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Cority Acquires Axion Health
Cority, the most trusted provider of environmental, health, safety, and quality (EHSQ) software, today announced its acquisition of Axion Health, Inc., the market leader in Employee Health software solutions for healthcare providers. This strategic acquisition solidifies Cority’s leadership position in providing comprehensive EHSQ solutions to the global healthcare industry. Cority is ...
By Cority
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Cirrus Research & Occupational Health Dynamics announce sole distribution partnership for the USA
Cirrus Research has partnered with Occupational Health Dynamics (OHD) as its sole distributor for the whole of the U.S . OHD began life serving the occupational health care market in the Southeastern United States and historically has provided top-quality equipment and services to occupational health care providers. These products range from vision and hearing to OHD FitTesters, spirometers and ...
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OSHA will hold meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Maritime Advisory Committee for Occupational Safety and Health Feb. 24-25, 2015, in Washington, D.C. Work groups will meet Feb. 24 and the full committee will meet Feb. 25. The committee meeting agenda includes discussions on maritime-related OSHA alliances, updates from OSHA directorates, use of liquefied natural gas ...
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ENOC’s ‘Heat Stress Awareness Campaign’ led by Dubai Health Authority
More than 200 staff members of Cylingas, a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), attended a ‘Heat Stress Awareness Campaign’ organised by ENOC’s Occupational Health Clinic and led by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Public Health & Safety Department at the Cylingas premises in Dubai. Organised annually by ENOC’s Occupational Health Clinic, the campaign ...
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NAOSH Week, big South Korea climate news, interesting data on American workers` sleep habits and more on EHS This Week
This week we take a look at a variety of OSHA citations, the incoming onset of the biggest week in health and safety for the continent, NAOSH Week, significant climate legislation news out of South Korea -- which seems to be following Mexico's recent example -- the Obama Administration's new rules on gas fracking, and a whole lot more. As mentioned, next week is NAOSH week and we will be doing ...
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Sustainability expert Dr Gulsara Edilbaeva advocates top management commitment to maintain safety conditions
Dr Gulsara Edilbaeva from ENRC will be sharing her expertise on the culture of owning safety at the 3rd Global Health and Safety Forum in Mining, on 16-17 September 2013 at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg. 29 July 2013, Johannesburg: The involvement of the top management in providing and ensuring the highest standards of health and safety for its miners has gained a lot of ...
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OSHA seeks nominations for members to serve on the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced that nominations are being accepted for eight new members to serve on the 15-member Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. ACCSH, established under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, advises the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of Labor for ...
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New ISO standard will help to manage HSE risk in cold workplaces
A new ISO standard provides a comprehensive methodology for assessing risk and managing work in cold environments. Due to the negative impact of cold on human health and performance, as well as on work productivity, quality and safety, a comprehensive strategy of risk assessment and management practices and methods is needed for work in cold environments. ISO 15743:2008, Ergonomics of the ...
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NAOSH Week now underway in cities across the continent
It’s NAOSH week! In terms of North American Health and Safety, NAOSH week is kind of a big deal. Hot on the heels of the International Day of Mourning for fallen and injured workers (April 28) as well as International Workers Day (May 1), North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) week is a great opportunity to raise awareness about occupational health and safety across the ...
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Cority Expands Risk Management Capabilities to Further Support Global Clients
Cority, the most trusted provider of environmental, health, safety, and quality (EHSQ) software solutions, today announced the release of powerful new functionality within its industry-leading Risk Assessment Solution. These enhancements enable organizations to improve operational risk management capabilities, strengthen legal compliance, and increase employee engagement in health and safety ...
By Cority
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Maine company fined and cited by federal safety agency
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has fined Cives Steel Co. for purported willful, serious and repeat safety violations after an investigation of its Augusta, Maine, facility led to the discovery of crushing, electrical and laceration dangers. OSHA proposed a fine of $132,000. "The sizable fines proposed in this case reflect the severity and recurring nature of a ...
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