September 2014 Safety+Health magazine

Safety+Health

September 2014

Volume: 190

Edition: 3

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“Innovation and Inspiration”: The 2014 NSC Rising Stars of Safety

The National Safety Council presents the Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2014

August 24, 2014

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The National Safety Council is pleased to recognize the 2014 Class of the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, presented by DuPont Sustainable Solutions. With many outstanding nominations to choose from, 41 honorees were selected.

'HOT BUTTON ISSUE'

Medical marijuana and workplace safety

Amid a flurry of new laws, more questions than answers exist

August 24, 2014

Tom Musick

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Laws and attitudes are changing rapidly regarding medical marijuana, which has been legalized by nearly half of the states in the country. But each state’s law varies, leaving more questions than answers when it comes to employers with safety-sensitive positions.

WHAT IS A NEAR MISS?

Reporting near misses

Why are they important, and how can safety pros get employees involved?

August 24, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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Observing and abating hazards before someone gets hurt is vital to ensuring worker safety, and a near-miss program can help. Learn what near misses are, how they work, and how to collect reports on them.

CDC stops shipping biological materials; closes 2 labs after exposure incidents

August 24, 2014

Sarah Trotto

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced July 11 that it had immediately stopped shipment of biological materials – pending review from an advisory committee – after incidents of anthrax exposure and shipment of bird flu.

Editor's Note: We appreciate your time

August 24, 2014

Melissa J. Ruminski

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I frequently fill out surveys because, as the editor of a magazine, I know how valuable the data can be. As you’ve likely noticed, Safety+Health emails various surveys throughout the year. Every time we send one out, we’re keenly aware that we’re asking you to take time away from your job. But the information you provide is extremely useful.

September Letters to the Editor

August 24, 2014

This month: Readers weigh in on the fiscal impact of injuries and the I2P2 delay.

Washington Update: The case against the 'Safety Case'

August 24, 2014

Kyle W. Morrison

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The federal government has been working to improve chemical facility safety and security, but two concepts intended to further that improvement are seemingly being left behind: Inherently Safer Design and the Safety Case.

State Spotlight: OSHA Region 8

A region-by-region look at injury statistics

August 24, 2014

Safety+Health takes a region-by-region look at injury statistics, this month with OSHA Region 8. Read a listing of the region's emphasis programs and fatality and injury counts by state.

Safety Leadership: Bring your safety vision to life

August 24, 2014

Rebecca Timmins

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There’s some interesting work being done in areas around the world that are known for long histories of conflict. Several organizations are taking a fresh look at how to overcome poverty, factional violence and the legacy of repression that have dominated these environments for so long – and create a different future.