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Sorting Out RCRA Contingency Plans for Generators
ENERGY STAR Buildings and PEs
IAQ: Protect Workers from Risk and Keep Them Comfortable
There’s no OSHA standard for it. And for the most part you can’t see it or touch it. But the potential risks are significant. We’re talking about indoor air quality (IAQ). What are the causes of unhealthful air? What are the effects on worker health and productivity? And what can you do to reduce the […]
PPE Training for Mold Maintenance Workers
Prevention Is the Best Cure for Seasonal Flu
Yesterday, we presented facts about this year’s seasonal flu. Today, we talk about symptoms and prevention. What are the signs and symptoms of flu? Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, but in rare cases can be […]
Protecting Maintenance Workers Who Handle Mold
Water regulation: what to expect in 2013
Nancy Stoner, Acting Assistant Administrator of the Office of Water, kicked off the presentation with a discussion of the environmental challenges ahead: population growth, development, climate change, and degradation of existing infrastructure. She emphasized that the greatest tool to overcome our obstacles is partnership, which was a recurring theme in many of this year’s presentations. […]
How Might the 2012-2013 Flu Season Affect Your Workplace?
Flu season has begun, and your employees should be taking steps to prevent illness if they haven’t already. Here are some facts about flu and this year’s season from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What sort of flu season is expected this year? Flu seasons are unpredictable in a number of ways, […]
