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More Workers Employed After Traditional Retirement Years
Older workers in Ohio and nationwide will comprise a much higher portion of the workforce in the years to come, and employers should be prepared to accommodate and benefit from the experience and range of attributes they bring to the job, according to a recent report released by Miami University’s Scripps Gerontology Center. ...
NIOSH Works to Advance the “Business Case” for Job Safety, Health
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Williams College of Business of Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, are partnering under a new Memorandum of Understanding to advance the “business case” for the pivotal role that occupational safety and health consideration plays in corporate strategy and planning. ...
NCCCO Launches Signalperson Certification Program
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) announced the introduction of a certification program for signalpersons, who will be tested on their understanding of basic crane operations and limitations and their knowledge of hand signals and voice communications. ...
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Free Webinar: Understanding NFPA 70E and Arc Flash
Date: October 7, 2008 at 2:00 PM EDT
Speaker: Westex
Attendees will learn about the four primary subjects essential to understanding, and protecting against, the arc flash hazard in an industrial workplace. Causes and consequences of arc flash are examined, with emphasis on historical data, real accidents, body burn injury and non-flame resistant vs flame resistant clothing. This section includes many video clips of arc flashes on real equipment with clothed manikins in typical working positions, including new and unprecedented low voltage work conducted recently at KEMA Powertest.
Free Webinar: Are Your Employees Prepared for Emergencies?
Date: October 23, 2008 at 2:00 PM EDT
Speaker: American Red Cross
Learn How to Protect Your Employees with Help from the American Red Cross
Are your employees prepared to provide lifesaving care to a coworker who suffers a workplace injury? Do you have the right supplies on hand to respond to an emergency? Is your business prepared for a disaster? Fortunately, the American Red Cross can make it easier than ever for you to implement a comprehensive, organization-wide safety and preparedness program. Learn more at our online seminar.
