Industrial Safety & Hygiene News articles from January 2003

Industrial Safety & Hygiene News archives from January 2003

2003 -- There's plenty to do: all quiet on the EHS front? Not really. (Editorial Comments).(Environmental Health and Safety)(Editorial)
January 1, 2003... All quiet on the EHS front? Contented pros... Not many problems with stress, support, budgets, staffing, time for assignments... That's the picture from ISHN's 19th annual White Paper survey. But as with any survey, there are gaps in the data....

Questions & Answers.(occupational health and safety)(Panel Discussion)
January 1, 2003... no more standards? Q OSHA seems more interested in partnerships than standards in 2003. Should I tell my management the era of OSHA standards-setting is over? A Never. Standards are our only hammer for the compliance-driven management...

Finally--OSHA gets its ergo advisory board. (Rules & Regs).(Occupational Safety and Health Administration's National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics)
January 1, 2003... After months of speculation, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao named 15 individuals to form OSHA's National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics. The committee is chartered initially for two years and is expected to meet two to four times...

Interest grows as voluntary safety standard takes shape. (Rules & Regs).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... As the ANSI Z10 committee gets closer to actually crafting language for a voluntary safety and health management systems standard, the list of interested observers keeps growing. The committee met for three days this past November at United...

EPA stirs the air with new rules. (Rules & Regs).(Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... EPA has issued final and proposed rules designed to modify the Clean Air Act's New Source Review (NSR) provisions by offering power plants and other industrial facilities, in EPA's words, "greater flexibility to improve and modernize their...

ASSE & OSHA strike an alliance. (Rules & Regs).(American Society of Safety Engineers)(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Fair's fair. After signing an agreement with the American Industrial Hygiene Association, you knew it wouldn't take long for OSHA and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) to join in a formal alliance. And as with the AIHA alliance,...

OSHA to propose tougher chromium standard. (Rules & Regs).(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... OSHA plans to propose a new rule on occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. "The health risks associated with occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium are serious and demand serious attention," says OSHA chief John Henshaw. "We...

Students see bright future for safety. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Thanks to Dominic Cooper, a safety professor at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind., we have some insight about how students see future careers in workplace safety. There's been concern in recent years about declining enrollment in college...

Recession raises safety risks of 24/7 operations. (News Scan).
January 1, 2003... Management actions taken during the past year's economic recession have significantly challenged 24/7 operations, stretching staffing levels to dangerously low levels and placing employees at an increased risk for accidents, injuries and...

Morale & work practices affect absentee rates. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The cost of absenteeism has reached an all-time high of $789 per employee per year (up $34 from last year), according to the recently released 12th Annual CCH Unscheduled Absence Survey. The total cost of absenteeism ranges from $60,000 per...

BEFORE an emergency occurs. (News Scan).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... OSHA recommends taking the following precautions to help organizations be prepared in the event of an emergency: * Plan a safe evacuation for the full range of anticipated emergencies. * Assign roles and responsibilities to individuals...

Corporate responsibility "woefully lacking" in U.S., say authors. (News Scan).(James Reeves, Susan Ariel Aaronson)
January 1, 2003... U.S. efforts to promote global corporate social responsibility (CSR) are "woefully lacking," according to the authors of the new book, "Corporate Responsibility in the Global Village: The Role of Public Policy," published by the National Policy...

EHS outsourcing pegged at $1 billion annually. (News Scan).(environmental health and safety)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The market for environmental health and safety outsourcing at U.S. companies is about $1 billion annually, with at least 95 percent of the U.S. market base still handling its OSHA responsibilities in-house, according to a California venture...

Yield the right-of-way: a most important resolution for the New Year. (Psychology of Safety).
January 1, 2003... I'd like to suggest a resolution for 2003 - yield the right-of-way. My proposition is quite general, applicable in many circumstances, and relevant to more than a safety mission. I hope to convince you that this resolution is a SMART goal ("S"...

Hearing loss in newborn babies is your workplace a risk factor? (Managing Best Practices).
January 1, 2003... What should you do if a pregnant employee works in a high noise area? Consider these choices: * Do nothing. * Assure compliance with OSHA standards * Transfer employee to a quiet work area. * Manage hazard through a workplace...

Environmental health & safety white paper 2003.
January 1, 2003... safety professionals A profile of 166 readers who are full-time safety professionals Staffing in 2003 * 76% to stay at 2002 headcount * 15% to increase * 9% to decrease Budgets in 2003 * 64% to stay at 2002...

Global industrial hygiene: when working abroad, IHs need to be flexible.(industrial hygienists)
January 1, 2003... As the business world goes global, so goes the industrial hygienist. A few years ago, I changed employers and went from having responsibility for one U.S. chemical plant to many different types of operations all over the world. This has been an...

Gas detection. (Product Update).
January 1, 2003... 1 SINGLE-GAS DETECTION Circle 214 Ideal for use in confined space and other harsh, industrial applications, the new PULSAR+ Single-Gas Detector from MSA features a gas concentration display and replaceable sensor and battery. The...

Paying the price: a workplace fatality no one will forget.
January 1, 2003... In early 1997 our business unit was a buzz of activity. Four years of strategic marketing were beginning to pay dividends. Only the year before, our business had been purchased and incorporated into one of the world's largest coating and...

Don't chance it: inspect your fall protection equipment carefully--and often.
January 1, 2003... Direct sunlight. Non-stop weld slag. Extreme heat. Water. Dirt. Oil. Grease. All are guilty of contributing to the degradation of safety and fall protection equipment. With so many hidden factors influencing the performance of equipment,...

Fall protection. (Product Update).
January 1, 2003... 1 HIGH-PERFORMANCE FP CIRCLE 206 The new Miller HP (High-Performance) Fall Protection products now offer DuPont Teflon HT finish along with highly visible bright colors. The DuPont Teflon HT finish resists dirt and grime from becoming...

A prescription for managing chemicals: use these strategies for successful electronic MSDS.(material safety data sheets)
January 1, 2003... It costs an average of $500 million to discover and develop one new medicine. And it takes between 12 and 15 years for that new medicine to reach the pharmacy shelf. So, in the drug research and pharmaceutical manufacturing environment,...

Automating your MSDS: six keys for converting to a software-based system.(material safety data sheets)
January 1, 2003... So, you've decided to automate your material safety data sheets (MSDS). Enough of those nightmares about not being in compliance or dealing with disgruntled employees and their union reps. You're exhausted with manually keeping those thousands...

Sar Air Filtration. (Product News).
January 1, 2003... The new AFS-50 Air Filtration System from ENMET provides workers with Grade D breathing air from a compressor. The compact system incorporates a two-stage prefilter/coalescer, which removes oil, water and solid particulates, followed by an...

Hot air system. (Product News).
January 1, 2003... Ideal for decon shelters and command post enclosures, the Hazmatshower.com Pro 70 Vent provides unlimited, portable, safe hot air in seconds anytime, anywhere without odors or dangerous gases. The high-performance Pro 70 Vent features 70,000...

Leak Detection & Repair. (Product News).
January 1, 2003... TISCOR's newest version of the environmental compliance hardware and software application LDAR Manager (Leak Detection and Repair) is a portable data acquisition system that offers wireless interface between a PDA-style handheld computer and an...

Healthcare MSDS Database. (Product News).
January 1, 2003... No photo 3E's new Healthcare MSDS Database[TM] provides online access to 10,000 commonly used healthcare industry products with associated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Requiring only an Internet browser,...

Hands-free flashlights. (Product News).
January 1, 2003... Pelican's new HeadsUP Lite[TM] Series includes four new models -- 2610, 2620, 2640 and 2660 -- that vary in shape, candlepower and battery life. Combining Xenon, Halogen and LED lamps, these water-resistant flashlights with adjustable cloth or...

Emergency Showers. (Product News).
January 1, 2003... A line of fully integrated, permanently installed Emergency Tank Showers from Safety Showers Corp. incorporate a dedicated gravity-fed water storage tank complete with heating coil on top of the showers. As a result, the showers overcome site...

Founded in 1985 as an environmental engineering company. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(3E Co.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Founded in 1985 as an environmental engineering company, 3E has been transformed into a full-service company that assists its customers with their regulatory compliance and hazardous material (HazMat) information management. 3E has the largest...

Moldex manufactures and markets respirators and hearing protectors for the safety and personal protection of workers in industry and healthcare. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Moldex manufactures and markets respirators and hearing protectors for the safety and personal protection of workers in industry and healthcare. Our products provide comfort and style for wearers and cost savings for employers. Moldex has over...

From aerospace and healthcare to food processing and semiconductor manufacturing. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsers).(Ansell Occupational Healthcare)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... From aerospace and healthcare to food processing and semiconductor manufacturing, Ansell Occupational Healthcare offers products that protect and solutions that save. Ansell is the world's largest manufacturer of protective gloves, sleeves...

Mine Safety Appliances Co. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... MSA (Mine Safety Appliances Co.) strives to be the world's leading provider of top-quality safety and instrument products and services that protect and improve the lives of millions of workers in virtually every industry. Since 1914, MSA has...

A V Systems, Inc. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... A V Systems, Inc., is the developer of MIRS[TM,] the flexible, modular software package for environmental, health and safety data management and compliance reporting. Created in 1986, MIRS[TM] auto mates MSDS management and OSHA Hazard...

MSDSonline offers unique Web-enabled services that make it easier to access. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... MSDSonline[TM] offers unique Web-enabled services that make it easier to access, manage and deploy material safety data sheets. It's the ultimate one-stop shop for MSDSs. MSDSonline's services save time, lower costs and reduce the risk and...

The Bill Sims Company . (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... For over 25 years The Bill Sims Company has helped forward-thinking managers increase bottom-line profits through the power of employee recognition. Bill Sims helps companies implement simple, proven methods of positive recognition tailored for...

MSDSpro is the leading provider of MSDS and chemical inventory management software solutions. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... MSDSpro is the leading provider of MSDS and chemical inventory management software solutions. Health and safety professionals looking to take control of their MSDSs turn to MSDSpro to ensure employee safety and maintain OSHA compliance,...

MSDS & Compliance Management Software. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... MSDS & Compliance Management Software -- Corbus offers a variety of software programs designed to solve MSDS management problems and to ease required reporting like Tier II and Form R. Our programs provide electronic management of MSDS with...

MSDS Solutions. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Whether you run a small operation or a large multinational corporation, MSDS Solutions has everything you need to efficiently manage your MSDSs, at highly competitive prices -- from quick and simple MSDS access over the Internet to software...

Industrial Data Systems, Inc. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Formed in 1993, Industrial Data Systems, Inc. helps organizations develop and maintain efficient and effective MSDS and chemical safety compliance programs. IDS is a leader in Web-based MSDS and chemical information management software and...

North Safety Products. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... North Safety Products is a global manufacturer of personal protection equipment such as: head protection (hard hats), eye & face protection (goggles, glasses, face shields), hearing protection (muffs & plugs), respiratory protection...

OSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA and USDA regulations with easy-to-use, affordable products. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Since 1953, Keller has been helping safety professionals comply with OSHA, EPA, DOT, FDA and USDA regulations with easy-to-use, affordable products. Keller's safety and compliance products deliver practical information to help increase safety...

Remington Safari Readers--Remington Safety Products. (Advertorial: White paper sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Remington Safari Readers--Remington Safety Products is proud to announce a breakthrough in industrial safety eyewear. The exciting Safari safety glass, a styling breakthrough itself, is now available with magnifying reader inserts of +1.5, +2.0...

The Miller brand from Bacou-Dalloz, provides innovative solutions with fall arrest systems, equipment and training that meet customer needs. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Recognized for excellence since 1945, the Miller brand from Bacou-Dalloz, provides innovative solutions with fall arrest systems, equipment and training that meet customer needs. At Miller Fall Protection, saving lives is a top priority. ...

TrainCaster is the fastest and easiest way to turn your training content into online courses. (Advertorial: White Paper Sponsors).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... TrainCaster is the fastest and easiest way to turn your training content into online courses. TrainCaster delivers your content on-demand, measures training results with tracked assessments and generates real-time training reports -- all in one...

Tennessee Mat Company, Inc. (Businesses).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Tennessee Mat Company, Inc. has partnered with Sarax S.A. de C.V. to develop the market for anti-fatigue matting in Mexico, Central and South America. Sarax S.A. de C.V. has recently begun selling Wearwell[R] ergonomic and safety mats.

Scott Specialty Gases. (Businesses).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Scott Specialty Gases has announced a five-year agreement with Honeywell Technology Solutions, Inc. to provide protocol gases to calibrate continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMs) that Honeywell is installing in underground portions of...

Galson Laboratories. (Businesses).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Galson Laboratories, a full-service accredited AIHA laboratory, recently became the sixth laboratory in the U.S. to be licensed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for real-time PCR analysis, a DNA-based mold and fungi detection...

K&M Environmental. (Businesses).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... K&M Environmental, a leading producer of passive personal air sampling badges for use in industrial hygiene, has completed its new 12,000-sq.-ft. facility in Virginia Beach, Va. The expansion will accommodate growing requirements for R&D,...

SafeWorks, LLC. (Moves).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Dave Voeller has joined SafeWorks, LLC as the company's president and CEO. SafeWorks, LLC is a global provider of suspended access and mast climbing platforms as well as fall arrest systems using the trade names Spider and Power Climber.

Allegro Industries. (Moves).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Allegro Industries, of Garden Grove, Calif., has added Susan Butler as customer service manager. Allegro offers a full line of safety equipment and ergonomic products for the workplace.

ACGIH Worldwide. (Associations).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... ACGIH[R] Worldwide has announced the results of its 2003 election for the Board of Directors: Cindy A. Coe Laseter, CIH, Vice-Chair Elect; Brenda J. Gordon, CIH, Member-At-Large on the ACGIH[R] Board of Directors. New members to the ACGIH[R]...

EHS meets the free agent nation: "the days of being a 'company-man' are changing". (Your Turn).
January 1, 2003... It's not about Out-Sourcing, it's about Best-Sourcing. Today some of our brightest EHS stars are leaving their corporate desks to try out their running shoes as independent agents or "consultants." Rather than manage EHS from the inside,...