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How can I make CPR training more engaging for my employees to help them remember what they’ve learned?

A common question we are asked is, “We work a 12-hour shift: Should I use 8 or 12 as the time duration on my noise dosimeter to calculate the time-weighted average?” Understanding how changing the time duration of a noise dosimeter sample affects the results, and how this relates to the noise standard, will help us make the best decision.

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State Spotlight: OSHA Region 7

Safety+Health takes a region-by-region look at injury statistics, this month with OSHA Region 7. Read a listing of the region's emphasis programs and fatality and injury counts by state.

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Ferro to step down at FMCSA

Washington – Anne S. Ferro recently announced that she will resign in August as the top administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

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EPA solicits feedback on chemical facility safety

Washington – The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment as part of a multi-agency effort to improve safety and security at chemical facilities.

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NRC mulls changes in radiation protection

Washington – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering changes to its radiation protection regulations.

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Safety: Putting the pieces together

Join the National Safety Council at the world’s largest annual event for safety, health and environmental professionals – the 2014 NSC Congress & Expo. This year’s event, scheduled for Sept. 13-19 in San Diego, is your opportunity to meet with more than 14,000 safety professionals from across the world. Web extra: Online guide to Congress & Expo.

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CSB draws scrutiny at House hearing

The Chemical Safety Board has drawn the attention of Congress – for the wrong reasons. During a recent House committee hearing, members of both political parties sharply criticized CSB Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso for alleged leadership and management problems at the agency.

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Safety Leadership: Getting engagement right

When leaders first engage safety in a real way, they are often surprised by what they learn. Safety is more complex than they thought, more tied to operational excellence, more indicative of the health of the organization, and so on.

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