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Secondhand Smoke May Threaten Casino Workers’ Health

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:42:00 EDT

Casino workers face a higher risk of heart disease and lung cancer because they work in buildings filled with tobacco smoke, suggests new research appearing in the August issue of the American Journal of Public Health.

Safety 2009: Activating Higher-Level Safety Culture and Performance

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:42:00 EDT

During an ASSE Safety 2009 session, Robert Pater, founder of SSA/MoveSmart, outlined four levels of company safety culture and offered tips to jumpstart effective, positive culture change.

Safety 2009: How Stages of Change Influence Safety Behaviors

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:46:00 EDT

Dianne Stober, Ph.D., explains how safety professionals can use this cognitive-behavioral safety approach to encourage positive change in employees and create a safer workplace.

Safety 2009: The Corporate Responsibility Revolution

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:36:00 EDT

During his keynote speech at ASSE Safety 2009, Tim Sanders, former Yahoo chief solutions officer, stressed that corporate social responsibility – which he defined in part as “do no harm, but do some good” – is a strategic component that influences a company’s success.

ASSE, ILO Sign Agreement at Safety 2009

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:27:00 EDT

The American Society of Safety Engineers signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Labour Organization (ILO), committing the organizations to work together to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses.

Safety 2009: Barab Urges Safety and Health Professionals to Speak Up, Get Involved

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:10:00 EDT

At ASSE Safety 2009, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Jordan Barab outlined some of the key challenges facing OSHA and prompted occupational safety and health professionals to take a more aggressive role and let their voices be heard in safety and health issues

Solis Announces Texas Construction Safety Initiative at ASSE Safety 2009

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:27:00 EDT

U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis addressed thousands of attendees at the opening session of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Safety 2009 in San Antonio, where she introduced a new construction safety initiative in Texas and stressed the importance of workplace health and safety.

OSHA Inspection Program Focuses on Federal Worker Safety

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:14:00 EDT

OSHA announced June 25 that it is continuing its nationwide program to emphasize workplace safety and health for federal workers and for those contractors whose work is supervised on a daily basis by federal agency personnel.

DOL Announces $500 Million in Grants for Green Job Training

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:08:00 EDT

On June 24, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis announced five grant competitions, totaling $500 million, to fund projects that prepare workers for green jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.

Vision Impairment Costs Billions Lost in Productivity

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT

Corrected vision impairment could prevent billions of dollars in lost productivity annually, according to a new study published in the June Bulletin of the World Health Organization.

GAO: OSHA’s VPP Program Lacking in Oversight

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:49:00 EDT

A report released by the Government Accounting Office (GAO) takes issue with OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.

ASSE: Allow Stakeholders to Weigh in on VPP

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:48:00 EDT

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) President Warren K. Brown stressed that ASSE members and other key stakeholders must be given the chance to help identify improvements in the program.

OSHA Offers Safety Tips for Hot Weather Work

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:42:00 EDT

The hot, hazy days of summer can spell trouble for those who work outdoors in direct sunlight or in hot environments, making them susceptible to heat-induced illnesses such as heat stress, heat exhaustion or the more serious heat stroke.

Research Examines the Financial, Health Costs of Coal Mining

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:59:00 EDT

The costs of illness and premature deaths in Appalachia related to coal mining far outweigh economic benefits the industry brings to the region, said Michael Hendryx, Ph.D.

Speed, Social Media and Crisis Communication

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:43:00 EDT

Organizations communicating health and safety information during a crisis need to respond quickly and in common terms when communicating to the public, otherwise audiences will seek information elsewhere