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An obsession you can live with

A safety do’s and don’t slist will help save lives on the jobsite.




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Build your own dream team

Recruit women to become part of your service company.




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Jobsite Leadership

The project superintendent and the foreman must work together to keep employees productive.




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Remember that you’re in the people business

 At a recent seminar, three contractors invited me to have lunch. Two of them had used my consulting services more than 10 years ago and they were trying to convince the third to call me.  




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Avoid OSHA citations by making sure everyone follows safety procedures on the jobsite

I have spent many years as the boss and fully realize how many critical items we are responsible for and how much attention that requires. Unfortunately, as the boss, you forget about your own personal safety. My No. 1 concern is for you, the contractor — for your safety and that of your managers and all your employees.




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Managing OSH Risk and Business Polarities

A key issues roundtable discussion Monday afternoon will address how to manage OSH risk and business polarities when there are competing priorities. Too often high visibility incidents cause organizations to switch into “fire-fighting” mode rather than executing their strategy.




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Executive Summit benefits OSH professionals

This year will be the twelfth annual Executive Summit. The Summit, which takes place on Wednesday, brings the perspective of industry and corporate leaders to occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals. Understanding this perspective significantly benefits OSH professionals and improves their effectiveness in directing safety and health programs in their organizations.




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NFPA 652, the newest combustible dust standard

This Monday session will describe and illustrate how NFPA 652 addresses combustible dust hazards, and how it works within the current structure of the existing NFPA combustible dust standards. How NFPA 652 relates to the current OSHA combustible dust enforcement activities will also be discussed.




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Online education continues to boom

Almost every training vendor at the Safety 2016 expo in Atlanta is promoting some form of online training and education. "eLearning" signs and banners are ubiquitous, as though online is the only way to train employees.




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Preventing falls is big business

At the Safety 2016 expo it's clear OSHA's emphasis on preventing serious fall injuries and fatalities has caught the attention of PPE and facility safety vendors.




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BBS at a crossroads

A spirited Plenary Session on Wednesday, June 21, will be held town hall-style, featuring some of the most recognizable names in safety. They will focus on the controversial topic of behavior-based safety (BBS) to understand the human side of safety performance improvement in a time of political transition and de-regulation.




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The BBS debate goes on as the practice evolves

Behavior-based safety has been practiced since the Ford Motor Company used it to increase seat belt usage in 1970s. Controversy has dogged it ever since, especially in the 1980s and 1990s when the BBS bandwagon attracted a small army of consultants.




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Stretching EHS boundaries

State of the EHS Nation: Exclusive results from ISHN’s 28th annual White Paper Reader Survey




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Feeling good: What safety pros say about job satisfaction

State of the EHS Nation:

Exclusive results from ISHN’s 28th annual White Paper Reader Survey




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Bigger budgets, more duties ahead for EHS pros

State of the EHS Nation- Exclusive results from ISHN’s 28th annual White Paper Reader Survey.




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Global hiring predictions for 2013 depend upon country

While U.S. companies contend with a shortage of EHS professionals and skilled laborers, a global look at current and expected hiring reveals a complex picture. According to ManpowerGroup's first-quarter 2013 Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, the majority of employers in the global labor market are less confident about adding staff than they were at the start of 2012, suggesting a more difficult time ahead for job seekers in some countries.




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How EHS pros feel about jobs and regulations

State of the EHS Nation- Exclusive results from ISHN’s 28th annual White Paper Reader Survey.




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Pick the best eye protection for the hazard at hand

Personal protective equipment (PPE) for the eyes and face is designed to prevent or lessen the severity of injuries to workers.




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EHS staffing to be stable in ’15, according to ISHN survey

According to ISHN’s 2015 EHS State of the Nation subscriber survey, EHS department staffing should remain stable in most organizations in the coming year. Expectations for overall EHS department headcounts in ’15: only 5% see headcounts shrinking “slightly” and a scant 1% plan on “significant decreases.”




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ISHN survey: Employee attitudes & behaviors continue to challenge EHS pros

The most pressing issue facing EHS professionals in the new year, according to ISHN’s 2015 EHS State of the Nation subscriber survey, is an age-old challenge that has been reported in ISHN State of the Nation surveys since the 1980s – dealing with the safety and health attitudes and behaviors of line employees. Consider:




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Building/sustaining safety cultures: EHS pros’ top priority for ’15, says ISHN survey

According to ISHN’s 2015 EHS State of the Nation subscriber survey, much EHS programmatic work in 2015 centers on: 1) building and/or maintaining a safety culture for organizations (54%); 2) finding and fixing workplace hazards (48%); 3) conducting risk assessments and risk prioritization (43%); and 4) tracking safety and health performance measures other than counting injuries and illnesses (38%).




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Outcomes-based accreditation advances OSH profession

In an age where academic degrees may be literally printed from home, some experts are calling for the development of minimum requirements to accredit academic programs in the occupational safety and health (OSH) profession. 




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Terlato Wine Group taps Taraji P. Henson as strategic adviser, creative collaborator

Terlato Wine Group, Lake Bluff, Ill., announced Academy Award-nominated actor, No. 1 New York Times Best Selling author, and entrepreneur Taraji P. Henson has joined the Seven Daughters family as strategic adviser and creative collaborator of the brand.




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Indeed Brewing’s Fruit Cult

Indeed Brewing Co. announced the release of Fruit Cult, an Imperial Fruit Ale packed with a blend of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.




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TOGETHER We YOUnite! Footage 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence and violence against women and girls launches with stories from Girl-talk-Girl in Kazakhstan

Young women and girls in Kazakhstan share their stories of trafficking, exploitation and violence and how connection and compassion is helping them to raise their voices and show leadership.




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Melvin Lumauod, RN,BSN for Expertise in Health Care

Melvin Lumauod, RN, BSN, is an experienced nurse and clinical coordinator at a local medical facility




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Kinshuk Dutta Lauded for Significant Contributions to the Technology Industry

Kinshuk Dutta honored for more than 15 years of professional success




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ParkHub Destresses Super Bowl By Offering Fans Online Reservation System

ParkHub.com offers a free aggregative parking reservation and parking search platform to help connect parking customers with available parking.




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Auto Mechanics and Atlanta Braves Partner, Express Oil, Discuss Braves' Options for Left Fielder

The auto repair shop, Express Oil Change & Service Center, talks about the options the Atlanta Braves have for choosing a new left fielder. Express Oil Change and Service Center is a proud partner of the Atlanta Braves.




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TyreGo.ie Launch Tyre Changer & Wheel Balancer Package

TyreGo.ie is now offering excellent value with their new Tyre Changer & Wheel Balancer packages.




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Wheelcare Ireland Ltd. Become an Official Agent for Ravaglioli in Ireland

As of 2012 Wheelcare Ireland Ltd are an official agent for Ravaglioli in Ireland.




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Car Service Company and Atlanta Braves Partner, Express Oil, Discuss Which Prospects Might Make the Roster in 2013

Express Oil discusses who the Braves are considering adding to the lineup for the upcoming season. They want to remind customers of the discounts they receive when the Braves play well.




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Atlantic Tire Voted "Best Mechanic" for Fifth Straight Year by Cary Magazine Readers

Atlantic Tire & Service, a locally owned and operated automotive care and repair center with shops in Cary, Raleigh and Durham, NC., was recognized by readers of Cary Magazine as the "Best Mechanic" in Western Wake County.




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Mobile Auto Glass Inc. Offers Repair and Replacement Services for Vehicles in Los Angeles and Surrounding Cities

Mobile Auto Glass Inc. provides repair and replacement services for various kinds of vehicles in Los Angeles County.




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Attend the 2013 Atlanta Camping & RV Show and Stay at Nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North I-85) provides affordable accommodations to guests attending the Atlanta Camping and RV Show at Atlanta Expo Center South from January 25-27, 2013.




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Transit and Transporter Battle for Top-Used Van Choice Honours in 2012

The latest research by Van Trader, the UK's leading used van marketplace, shows that the most searched van in 2012 was the Ford Transit, just ahead of the Volkswagen Transporter.




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Bicycles and Car Accidents

One of the reasons driving is such a delicate task requiring your utmost concentration is that you're sharing the road with many different kinds of vehicles.




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Billion Automobile Chooses Tegile Systems to Improve Storage Performance Across Its 16-Dealer Network

Tegile Systems, a pioneer in primary storage de-duplication in virtualized server and desktop environments, announced today that Billion Automobile, GMC's fourth largest U.S. dealership, has implemented Tegile's Zebi Storage Array.




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How Do You Protect Your Skin: Revolutionary New Lotion Solves Age-Old Problem

With all the over-the-counter and prescription products available for treating a wide array of skin care conditions, most people are not aware of which dry skin treatment lotions are the best for one's skin.




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Mutual Screw Takes Advantage of Cyber Thursday

Mutualscrew is now offers ground shipping free on every product buy you do. This offer is valid till the end of february ie, till 28th of february. Mutualscrew with wide range of hardware Tools is a best online spot for people to get quality products




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Atlanta Bus Charter Samson Trailways Encourages Renting a Bus to Visit the Georgia Aquarium

If you are planning on visiting Atlanta's landmark Georgia Aquarium with a group, travel by charter bus with Samson Trailways makes your outing easier and more enjoyable.




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Brian McCann with Braves Unlikely to Get Contract Extension, Notes Atlanta Auto Repair Experts, Express Oil

Express Oil Change & Service Center is concerned that Brian McCann's performance in the 2012 season will result in his contract not being extended with the Atlanta Braves.




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Choose a Legitimate Atlanta Bus Charter Service With a Name Like Samson Trailways

The Atlanta bus charter company recommends passengers select a transport company with a name like theirs; reputation says much about a business, and the name/brand image tends to illustrate that the best




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Roswell Auto Mechanic, Express Oil, Wonders if Michael Bourn Will Return to Atlanta Braves

Express Oil Change thinks the rumors of Michael Bourn's return to the Atlanta Braves are highly exaggerated.




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Houston Garage Door Company Discusses the Benefits of Getting a New Garage Door

Increasing the value of your home with a new garage door.




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Atlanta Tinting Company The Tint Guy, Discusses the Benefits Of Commercial Tinting in the Off Season

Atlanta tinting company, The Tint Guy, would like to discuss some of the benefits of getting your commercial tinting done in the off season.




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Portable Vehicle Barriers: Meridian's Archer 1200 Rapid Deployment Vehicle Barriers Deployed at the 55th Grammy Awards

Meridian Rapid Defense Group protects the 2013 Grammy Awards against vehicular intrusion.




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Wheelcare Discusses Their Wheel Balance Packages and Their Importance

Wheelcare Ltd. are a supplier of garage and tyre equipment with many products on offer such as their wheel balance equipment.




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New Jersey Lawyer Anthony Carbone Launches Online Car Accident Resource

Car Accident lawyer Anthony Carbone is proud to announce the launch of a new website to guide victims of car accident injuries




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Car Accidents Caused by Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers

Across the US, a significant portion of drivers do not have insurance or have limited insurance coverage.