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EIP: Mercury Pollution Up at Most of the 50 Worst U.S. Coal-Fired Power Plants
In the wake of a February 2008 appeals court decision striking down weak regulations proposed by EPA, a new report from the nonprofit Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) finds that the top 50 most-polluting power plants in the United States emitted 20 tons of the dangerous neurotoxin mercury into the nation's air in 2007...
BLS: Workplace Injuries, Illnesses Decreased from 2006-2007
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that the rate and number of occupational injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work decreased 2 percent from 2006 to 2007...
Report: Highest Hazard U.S. Chemical Facilities Can Be Converted to Protect Millions from Possible Terrorist Attack
A new report from the Center for American Progress identifies safer and more secure alternatives for the nation’s 101 most dangerous chemical facilities...
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Questions for an Increasingly “Irrelevant” OSHA
Does OSHA need to “resurrect the process” for developing standards? Yes, says former NIOSH Director John Howard, M.D., J.D., who said in a world increasingly looking to the European Union for standards leadership, OSHA runs the risk of becoming “irrelevant.” Read the full text here.
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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.
