February 2017 -- Safety+Health magazine, published by the National Safety Council

Safety+Health

February 2017

Volume: 195

Edition: 2

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The 2017 CEOs Who 'Get It'

January 29, 2017

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Safety+Health presents the 2017 CEOs Who "Get It" – a group of seven leaders who demonstrate a personal commitment to worker safety and health.

OSHA under Trump: A closer look

Legal experts are predicting significant changes for worker safety regulation under the new administration

January 29, 2017

Tom Musick

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Labor-law experts are predicting significant changes for worker safety regulation – including a stronger focus on compliance assistance – under the Trump administration.

OSHA releases final rule updating beryllium exposure limits

January 29, 2017

Sarah Trotto

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OSHA has issued a long-awaited final rule lowering occupational exposure limits for beryllium, a lightweight metal used in various industries. Supporters of the rule say it's the result of an innovative collaboration between industry and labor.

Returning to work after a stroke

Employers need to understand “invisible impairments” of survivors, experts say

January 29, 2017

Sarah Trotto

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Almost one-third of strokes occur in people younger than 65 – many of whom say they plan to return to work. To help stroke victims get back on the job, employers need to understand possible impairments and how workers can be accommodated, experts say.

Safety Leadership: Is behavior-based safety really washed up?

January 29, 2017

Jim Spigener

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Jim Spigener from DEKRA Insight discusses how "In many forms, BBS is an elegant, sound and proven approach. But success begins with knowing what your organization really needs."

All About You: Who are you calling difficult?

January 29, 2017

Richard Hawk

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Veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk offers tips for working with difficult people because "as safety and health professionals, dealing with all kinds of individuals is an important part of our job."