ASSE Offers Tips On Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls

HeidiTFM — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:25:16 +0000

With winter weather creating more possibilities for slippery surfaces, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) offers tips on how to prevent slips, trips, and falls at work.

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ASSE Urges Hazardous Materials Communication Rule Completion

HeidiTFM — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:45:05 +0000

The Hazard Communication proposed rule seeks to ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and communicated to employers and employees. Modifying OSHA’s existing HCS could harmonize chemical hazard communications worldwide, help U.S. employers compete in the international marketplace, and increase work safety.

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This Week In Safety: NAOSH Week And OSHP Day (5/6/09)

HeidiTFM — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:41:46 +0000

Thousands of occupational safety, health, and environmental members of ASSE are joining with the OSHA Alliance Program partners, businesses, and organizations to promote workplace safety during NAOSH Week (this week) and Occupational Safety and Health Professional (OSHP) Day, May 6.

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Neglecting Workplace Safety During Business Downturs Could Be Costly

HeidiTFM — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:02:12 +0000

ASSE cautions employers against cutting back on workplace safety in time of economic difficulty.

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Former OSHA, NOISH Leaders Debate Future of OSHA

HeidiTFM — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:22:09 +0000

Major changes in OSHA not anticipated with new administration, but small and medium sized businesses in particular are being urged to keep up safety policies despite challenging economic times.

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Students Voice Optimism About Future of Occupational Safety Professionals

HeidiTFM — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:46:03 +0000

Students see opportunities in construction, manufacturing, and the “green” movement despite the troubled economy.

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Start Of MRSA Season Cause For Concern For Safety Professionals

HeidiTFM — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:24:10 +0000

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 126,000 hospitalizations are related to MRSA each year; and 70% of hospital acquired infections are due to antibiotic resistant bacteria such as MRSA, with MRSA infections being one of the strongest and fastest growing.

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Campus Safety Includes Fire Prevention

HeidiTFM — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:04:07 +0000

Now that students have moved into college residence halls, off-campus housing, or fraternity/sorority houses for the school year, ASSE has prepared (and is distributing) free fire safety information on how students can stay safe.

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This Just In Regarding Hurricane Ike…

HeidiTFM — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:36:52 +0000

Warnings and instructions have been issued in earnest late on Friday, September 12, 2008, as Hurricane Ike churns towards the Texas coast. Residents in the affected areas have been urged to react accordingly. Click the headline above for more information.

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Guide to Assist Employers With Trip Fall Prevention

HeidiTFM — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:51:02 +0000

To help employers reduce and ultimately eliminate slips, trips and falls that continue to occur in workplaces, ASSE and ASTM recently announced the availability of a compendium including slip, trip, and fall prevention standards.

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Mold Clean-Up Tips

HeidiTFM — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:49:00 +0000

Mold grows easily in flood-related conditions, which include standing water, humid air, and wet surfaces according to American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) members. The longer these conditions remain, as in the current flooding in the Midwest, the more the mold growth can spread. To address this, ASSE offers the following tips to consider on [...]

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Flu Infection Control Tips

HeidiTFM — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 15:50:00 +0000

What should your workplace do to prepare for a possible flu pandemic? Keep informed, develop a plan, and implement public health programs are some of the tips offered to businesses by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Healthcare Practice Specialty group.
Many occupational safety, health, and environmental practitioners on the front lines of protecting workers [...]

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