S+H Staff

The chemicals used in poultry-processing plants may represent a danger to both plant workers and federal inspectors.

The cleaning performance of Kresto is now available in a fresh cherry scent. Formulated for optimum skin compatibility and maximum cleaning ability, Kresto Cherry quickly removes heavy dirt, grease, grime and oil.

More than 1.9 million people worked in the wholesale trade – non-durable goods industry in 2011, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That year, recordable injuries exceeded 81,000, and occurred at a rate of 4.4 per 100 full-time workers.

I’ve used “past and future” as a theme for this column before. But looking at the coverage in this month’s issue of Safety+Health, I’m struck by how, once more, it applies.

According to NIOSH, workers can be exposed to lead through fumes (produced when metal is being heated or soldered) or dust (produced when metal is being cut or when lead paint is sanded or removed with a heat gun).

The National Safety Council estimates nearly 6 million lives have been saved through the collaborative e

As organizations increase in complexity and scope, the ability to maintain EHS compliance becomes a challenge. Implementing a risk-management process within EHS operations is becoming a growing trend in bench marking compliance, making more informed decisions and enhancing visibility into areas of improvement within the organization.

The connection between leadership and process safety has not always been clear. Leaders often struggle to identify how or whether they affect process safety outcomes.

What are cumulative trauma disorders, and what steps can be taken to help prevent employees working on computers from experiencing them?

For a bill to become law, it must pass both houses of Congress and be signed by the president. However, if a bill is not passed within two years, or a single congressional session, the process must start all over again.