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EHS This Week podcast covers the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news.

Highlights from 2015 NLS Food Quality Symposium

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Recap of the 2015 NLS Food Quality Symposium Key Topics Discussed During NLS Food Quality Symposium Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Learn more about the NLS Food Quality Symposium. Click here Video Gallary from previous NLS events. Click here [audio: 2015/12/EHSTW-121115.mp3]… Read more...

12-11
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Update from COP21, OSHA Launches Webpage for Healthcare Workers and More!

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: The Latest Developments at COP21 OSHA Launches Webpage to Protect Healthcare Workers from Workplace Violence Brazil Mine Accident puts Tailings Ponds Safety Back in Hot Seat Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Updates From COP21’s Climate Change Conference. Click here OSHA Launches Webpage to help Protect Healthcare Workers from Workplace Violence. Click here Update from Brazil’s Mining Tragedy. Click here [audio: 2015/12/EHSTW-120415.mp3]… Read more...

12-04
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COP 21 Takes Center Stage, Retail Worker Safety for Black Friday and More!

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Retail Worker Safety Tips for Black Friday COP 21 Climate Talks in Paris Bill 6 to protect Alberta Farm and Ranch Workers Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Retail Worker Safety Tips for Black Friday. Click here COP 21 Climate Talks Takes Center Stage. Click here New Bill Introduced to Protect Alberta Farm and Ranch Workers. Click here [audio: 2015/11/EHSTW-112715.mp3]… Read more...

11-27
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FDA Finalizes FSMA and New Bill Introduced for Immigrant Worker Safety

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: FDA Finalizes Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) U.S Government Introduces Bill on Immigrant Worker Safety Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Click here U.S Government Introduce Bill on Immigrant Worker Safety. Click here [audio: 2015/11/EHSTW-112015.mp3]… Read more...

11-20
04:40

Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline, James Bond Violates Health and Safety Standards

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: James Bond Violates Occupational Health and Safety Standards President Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. James Bond exposed…to 50 years of occupational hazards. Click here Obama Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline. Click here [audio: 2015/11/EHSTW-111315.mp3]… Read more...

11-13
08:37

EU Car Makers Face Tougher Emissions Tests, OSHA Emphasis Program and More!

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: OSHA Launches Emphasis Program CCPA Study Finds Regulated Sectors are More Dangerous Volkswagen Probe Finds Inconsistencies” on carbon dioxide emissions European Union Car makers will face tougher emissions test for Diesel Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. OSHA launches emphasis program for poultry industry. Click here European Union Car makers will face tougher emissions test for Diesel. Click here Volkswagen probe finds false CO2 levels. Click here CCPA Study finds regulated sectors more dangerous. Click here [audio:… Read more...

11-06
07:09

The Impact of Corporate Culture on an Organization’s Safety Culture

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Corporate Culture as a Strategic Advantage The Role of Culture in an Organization The Correlation between Health & Safety and Corporate Culture Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Check out Carol’s website. Click here Link to Carol’s Blog. Click here [audio: 2015/10/EHSTW-103015.mp3]… Read more...

10-30
12:22

Ignite Performance 2015 User Conference Recap

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Highlights and Recap from Ignite Performance 2015 Emerging Themes and Takeaways from Ignite Performance 2015 Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Intelex’s User Conference: Ignite Performance 2016 Registration. Click here 7 Elements of True Safety Culture. Click here The Safety Pyramid .Click here [audio: 2015/10/EHSTW-101615.mp3]… Read more...

10-16
09:07

Recap and Key Takeaways from NSC 2015

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Updates from NSC 2015 Themes Covered at NSC 2015 Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Getting the best ROI for EHS. Click here Do you know the 4 V’s of Big Data?. Click here NSC Program Guide .Click here [audio: 2015/10/EHSTW-100215.mp3]… Read more...

10-02
07:18

NIOSH New Safety Study, World’s First Solar Powered Airport and More!

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: World’s first Solar Powered Airport NIOSH new oil and gas worker safety study. Automakers to Making Automatic Emergency braking a standard feature Manitoba Trucking Association Launches Safety initiative Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Oil and Gas Worker Safety Study. Click here World’s first Solar Powered Airport.Click here Automakers Commit to Automatic Emergency Braking. Click here Manitoba Trucking Association Launches Safety Initative . Click here [audio: 2015/09/EHSTW-091815.mp3]… Read more...

09-18
09:21

FRA Railroad Safety Grant, Waste-to-Energy Project and More!

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: FRA Offers Railroad Safety Grant California Oil Companies Fined For Failing to Report Water Use Data Waste-to-Energy Project to Reduce Emissions by 40K Tons Per Year Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Oil Companies Fined for Failing to Report Water Use Data. Click here Railroad Safety Grants for Safe Transportation of Energy Products by Rail Program.Click here Waste-to-Energy Project to Reduce Emissions by 40K Tons Per Year. Click here [audio: 2015/09/EHSTW-091015.mp3]… Read more...

09-11
07:47

New MSHA Mine Safety Rule, Nurses Tackle Workplace Violence and More!

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: $2.19 Million Federal Grant Goes to Pennsylvania for Pipeline Safety MSHA Proposes New Mine Safety Rule Explosion at Alberta Oilsands Processing Site Nurses fight back against workplace violence and bullying Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. MSHA Proposed Proximity Detection Rule. Click here 2015 State Base Pipeline Safety Grant Program.Click here Nurses fight back against workplace violence and bullying. Click here [audio: 2015/09/EHSTW-090415.mp3]… Read more...

09-04
08:36

Large Corporations Tackle Climate Change, Company Violates Age Policy and More!

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Corporate Giants Tackle Climate Change Company Violates Age Policy Erin Brockovich Shines Light on USDA approval of Chickens to China for processing Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Major U.S. Corporations Teaming up to Fight Climate Change. Click here Company Violates Age Policy. Click here. [audio: 2015/07/EHSTW-073115.mp3]… Read more...

07-31
05:22

Public Employee Safety, New Construction Standard and George Clooney, War Profiteers

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Loophole in Safety Laws Contribute to Injuries and Death Enforcement of New Construction Standard for Confined Spaces Postponed George Clooney, War Profiteers and the Hidden Costs of Conflict Minerals Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Safety of Public Employees. Click here Construction industry gets more time for confined space compliance. Click here. George Clooney, War Profiteers and the Hidden Costs of Conflict Minerals. Click here. [audio: 2015/07/EHSTW-072415.mp3]… Read more...

07-24
09:20

Food Industry Injuries Rates, Workplace Bullying in Alberta and Intelex 6.5

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Alberta OHS Puts Spotlight on Workplace Bullying Food industry workers more prone to deaths, illness, injuries Intelex Launches 6.5 Native BI Platform Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Alberta OHS Sheds light on Workplace Bullying. Click here Study Confirms Higher Injury Rates in Food Industry. Click here. Intelex’s Native Business Intelligence for Integrated EHS and Quality Management Platform. Click here. [audio: 2015/07/EHSTW-071715.mp3]… Read more...

07-17
07:28

Violence Against Health Care Workers and New Pipeline Safety Standard

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Company Failed to Protect Murdered Employee from Workplace Violence Oil & Gas Industry Rolls Out New Pipeline Safety Standard Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Epidemic in Violence Against Healthcare Workers. Click here New Pipeline Safety Standard. Click here. [audio: 2015/07/EHSTW-071015.mp3]… Read more...

07-10
08:01

NY Bans Fracking, Killer Robot and Protecting Workers from Fireworks

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Robot Kills Auto Worker New York Officially Bans Fracking Tips for Protecting Workers from Fireworks Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Robot Kills Auto Worker. Click here New York Officially Bans Fracking; Texas Bans Fracking Bans. Click here. Tips from OSHA to Protect Workers from Fireworks. Click here [audio: 2015/07/EHSTW-070315.mp3]… Read more...

07-03
07:19

Keeping Older Workers Safe, ASSE Update, “Safety Think”, and More!

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: An Update from ASSE Safety 2015 Conference Construction Workers and Hearing Conservation How “Safety Think” Can Change Safety Keeping Older Workers Safe and Healthy Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Construction Workers and Hearing Conservation. Click here “System Think” Changing Safety. Click here. Keeping Older Workers Safe and Healthy. Click here [audio: 2015/06/EHSTW-061215.mp3]… Read more...

06-12
08:52

OSHA’s HazCom Requirements, FAA to Study Pilot’s Mental Health and More!

On this week’s edition of EHS This Week we’ve got the week’s top stories in environment, health and safety news: Campbell’s Soup Expands Fertilizer Optimization Programs OSHA’s Revised HazCom Requirements Now in Effect Aviation Experts to Study Pilots’ Emotional, Mental Health Remember to write us with your suggestions, questions and comments. Also, if you are an industry expert and ever want to take part in the program, we’d love to have you. Until next week, enjoy the program! EHS This Week Resources For more information on the stories and resources mentioned in this week’s podcast, check out the links below. Campbell Soup Company joins EDF initiative to reduce environmental impact of food production. Click here OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Website. Click here. FAA Will Study Pilots’ Mental Health. Click here [audio: 2015/06/EHSTW-060515.mp3]… Read more...

06-05
07:09

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