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February 27, 2006

OSHA TrainingOSHA Training 30-Hour General Safety and Health


OSHA Training
OSHA Training 30-Hour General Safety and Health Program Course Outline This OSHA certificate class is Environmental Controls, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Subpart J Materials

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Health and employment practices: ethical, legal, and social


Health and employment practices: ethical, legal, and social implications of advances in toxicogenomics.
Related Articles Health and employment practices: ethical, legal, and social implications of advances in toxicogenomics. AAOHN J. 2005 Dec;53(12):529-33 Authors: Weinstein M, Widenor M, Hecker S Advances in toxicogenomics research may allow the identification of individuals who may be hyper-susceptible to occupational exposures and could create a shift from population to individual-based risk assessment in occupational health. Although many states have passed legislation to prevent the misuse of genetic information in employment, there is no general federal protection from the use of genetic information after a conditional offer of employment. Occupational health professionals have a crucial role in shaping future guidelines governing the use of genetic information in employment. PMID: 16401060 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Environmental Safety- Tyco Electronics ... Quality. Environmental. Careers.


Environmental Safety- Tyco Electronics
... Quality. Environmental. Careers. Tyco Electronics Foundation ... Supplier Information Survey. Distributor Inventory ... Environmental. > Hazardous Materials Concerns and Tyco Electronics Products ...

Environmental Health & Safety: Offsites
Off-site Locations. Environmental Health & Safety. Off-site Locations Safety Information. Safety Desk Book. Each department is required to have a Safety Desk Book containing information on OSHA required safety programs. ... The Environmental Health and Safety Staff is available as a resource for additional information or to ...

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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Federal government regulation of occupational skin exposure in


Federal government regulation of occupational skin exposure in the USA.
Related Articles Federal government regulation of occupational skin exposure in the USA. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2003 Jun;76(5):387-99 Authors: Boeniger MF, Ahlers HW There are at least 14 federal regulations and three agencies that are involved in the regulation of occupational skin exposures in the USA. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires the reporting of health effects information on chemicals, and such information is used to assess the risks of human and environmental exposure. The health effects information and any resulting risk assessments are generally available to the public. A fair amount of this information relates to skin irritation, sensitization, and dermal absorption. The EPA can require the submission of new data necessary for it to carry out its risk assessments, and has the authority to ban hazardous chemicals for certain uses. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the correct labeling of cosmetics and requires safety and efficacy data on new products that are claimed to have preventive or health benefits. Commercial distribution of topical skin-care and protection products, therefore, can be potentially scrutinized by the FDA, which can control the use of hazardous chemicals in such products. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has the most direct contact with workplaces through its field inspection compliance activity, which is directed at the reduction of workplace injuries and illnesses. Our analysis suggests that although considerable amounts of health effects information is generated and available, such information may not always be adequately conveyed to the end users of chemical products. In addition, the most effective and practical means of preventing exposure is often not apparent or generally known. Current regulations may have created a reliance on use of chemical protective equipment that may not always be the best approach to protecting workers. Lack of performance criteria that are measurable has hampered industry from objectively assessing skin exposures. This lack of performance criteria or guidance has also hindered the implementation of prevention strategies and a critical assessment of their effectiveness. Better guidance from regulatory agencies directed at performance-based control of occupational skin hazards is presently needed. PMID: 12783236 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Occupational Health & Safety Government division responsible for


Occupational Health & Safety
Government division responsible for inspection, information, and training activities in connection with occupational safety and health matters.

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Occupational Health and Safety Division : NS Environment and Labour
Agency responsible for prevention, information and training activities in the field of occupational safety and health.

Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
A detailed project by the Australian Government promoting the widespread adoption of systematic approaches to managing OHS.

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February 24, 2006

Posting DatesFor OSHA safety training NSC. offers videos,


Posting Dates
For OSHA safety training NSC. offers videos, DVDs, posting dates posting dates software and booklets. online osha safety training In addition posting dates . to training materials

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Forklift Free Training Resource | Forklift Free Training Directory
From videos and dvds. Return to osha training menu. On site and video operator training for mobile construction equipment. Heavy equipment training backhoe, forklift, loader, grader, excavator, dozer

Safety Videos & DVDs | Safety Video Direct
Safety Video Direct offers affordable safety videos and DVDs. Employee safety training is easy with our OSHA-compliant safety training videos. We are the online source for safety videos and safety

Safety Training - Recordkeeping, Respiratory Protection, Respiratory
The two DVDs in the kit can be used to train all levels of personnel and provide them Videotape Program assists facilities in complying with the employee training requirements of OSHA's

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Safety Training Videos and Resources - National Safety Compliance is a nationwide provider of OSHA safety training resources. NSC has videos, software, DVDs, posters, games, and manuals

Reference List
National Safety Compliance is a provider of OSHA & workplace safety training resources. Site offers safety videos, DVDs, posters, books and other workplace safety products

Healthcare specific training videos and dvds for human resources and
Healthcare specific training videos and dvds for human resources and training and development guidelines has been specifically created to assist facilities in fulfilling the OSHA

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Safety Training Videos - OSHA Compliance Safety Videos Safety Training Network offers a large selection of safety training videos, dvds, powerpoint bestbuyszone.com Our price: $69.96 Business

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Multicriteria decision analysis: a comprehensive decision approach for


Multicriteria decision analysis: a comprehensive decision approach for management of contaminated sediments.
Related Articles Multicriteria decision analysis: a comprehensive decision approach for management of contaminated sediments. Risk Anal. 2006 Feb;26(1):61-78 Authors: Linkov I, Satterstrom FK, Kiker G, Seager TP, Bridges T, Gardner KH, Rogers SH, Belluck DA, Meyer A Contaminated sediments and other sites present a difficult challenge for environmental decisionmakers. They are typically slow to recover or attenuate naturally, may involve multiple regulatory agencies and stakeholder groups, and engender multiple toxicological and ecotoxicological risks. While environmental decision-making strategies over the last several decades have evolved into increasingly more sophisticated, information-intensive, and complex approaches, there remains considerable dissatisfaction among business, industry, and the public with existing management strategies. Consequently, contaminated sediments and materials are the subject of intense technology development, such as beneficial reuse or in situ treatment. However, current decision analysis approaches, such as comparative risk assessment, benefit-cost analysis, and life cycle assessment, do not offer a comprehensive approach for incorporating the varied types of information and multiple stakeholder and public views that must typically be brought to bear when new technologies are under consideration. Alternatively, multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) offers a scientifically sound decision framework for management of contaminated materials or sites where stakeholder participation is of crucial concern and criteria such as economics, environmental impacts, safety, and risk cannot be easily condensed into simple monetary expressions. This article brings together a multidisciplinary review of existing decision-making approaches at regulatory agencies in the United States and Europe and synthesizes state-of-the-art research in MCDA methods applicable to the assessment of contaminated sediment management technologies. Additionally, it tests an MCDA approach for coupling expert judgment and stakeholder values in a hypothetical contaminated sediments management case study wherein MCDA is used as a tool for testing stakeholder responses to and improving expert assessment of innovative contaminated sediments technologies. PMID: 16492181 [PubMed - in process]

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Puppy Death Probe Inconclusive Shelter Employee Cleared Leesburg


Puppy Death Probe Inconclusive Shelter Employee Cleared
Leesburg Today - Feb 16, 2006 -- An investigator assigned to determine the cause of death of a puppy rescued from the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina concluded that there is no medical evidence to substantiate any claims of mistreatment of the animal while in the

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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Re: Article by Dale J. Stephenson and Dean


Re: Article by Dale J. Stephenson and Dean R. Lillquist entitled "The effects of temperature and pressure on air-borne exposure concentrations when performing compliance evaluations using ACGIH TLVs and OSHA PELs".
Related Articles Re: Article by Dale J. Stephenson and Dean R. Lillquist entitled "The effects of temperature and pressure on air-borne exposure concentrations when performing compliance evaluations using ACGIH TLVs and OSHA PELs". Appl Occup Environ Hyg. 2001 Oct;16(10):941 Authors: Drummond I PMID: 11599542 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Environmental Resource Center - Hazardous Waste Training, DOT


Environmental Resource Center - Hazardous Waste Training, DOT
Over 400 environmental, safety, and hazmat training courses covering EPA, OSHA, and DOT requirements; held worldwide or at customer's site.

Workplace Safety Starts Here
Listed below are the 20 standards that were cited most frequently by Federal OSHA for all Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes during the period October 2001 through September 2002

State & Federal Labor Law Posters from LaborLawCenter.com
Complete labor law poster which meets all state, federal, and OSHA posting requirements. Labor Law Poster for California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Nevada, Wisconsin, and all other

OSHA
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American Safety Training, Inc. - OSHA safety & compliance courses
Offers 2-day and 4-day OSHA safety training courses in the midwest and across the United States. Register for classes or shop online for books, videos, and CD-ROM's. Includes order information.

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February 21, 2006

Red Cross seminar for businessesWoodland Daily Democrat -


Red Cross seminar for businesses
Woodland Daily Democrat - If an employee suffers a cardiac arrest while at work, or a customer starts choking, what do you or your employees respond? Are they trained, confident and prepared? If not, then the American Red Cross can help. The American Red Cross of Yolo County

OSHA: 2005, 2006 and Beyond
All Hands Community - Hurricanes put a spin on 2005, but Jonathan Snare, Rich Fairfax and Paula White, three of OSHA's key players, are looking forward to smoother sailing in 2006. by Sandy Smith Jonathan Snare has spent a year as acting OSHA administrator, weathering

Elective courses prepare students for careers
Kerrville Daily Times - Putting together the average high school student s class schedule can be quite a balancing act as students attempt to fill their school day with classes that cultivate interests, build their strengths and prepare them academically for college and

What Government is Doing
Department of Homeland Security - Family Links Registry - available in English, Espa ol, and Francais Keep Your Address Up-to-Date Financial Offices Availability in affected areas (FDIC) Transportation Systems Status in affected areas Office for Hurricane Katrina Oversight Katrina


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Antifungal prophylaxis with azoles in high-risk, surgical intensive


Antifungal prophylaxis with azoles in high-risk, surgical intensive care unit patients: A meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials*
Related Articles Antifungal prophylaxis with azoles in high-risk, surgical intensive care unit patients: A meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled trials* Crit Care Med. 2006 Apr 13;Publish Ahead of Print Authors: Vardakas KZ, Samonis G, Michalopoulos A, Soteriades ES, Falagas ME OBJECTIVE:: The use of antifungal prophylaxis remains controversial in most populations including surgical intensive care unit patients. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was performed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of azoles as antifungal prophylaxis in high-risk patients receiving treatment in the surgical intensive care unit. DATA SOURCE:: Data were obtained from PubMed, Current Contents, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, and references from relevant articles. STUDY SELECTION:: Randomized controlled trials using azoles as antifungal prophylaxis vs. placebo were included in the study. DATA EXTRACTION:: Two independent reviewers extracted data concerning the development of fungal infections (superficial or invasive), adverse effects, and mortality. SYNTHESIS:: Six randomized controlled trials were included in the main analysis. Publication bias and statistically significant heterogeneity were not observed among the analyzed studies. Patients receiving antifungal prophylaxis developed fewer episodes of candidemia (odds ratio [OR] = 0.28, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.09-0.86), nonbloodstream invasive fungal infections (OR = 0.26, 95% CI 0.12-0.53), and noninvasive (superficial) fungal infections (OR = 0.22, 95% CI 0.11-0.43), respectively. No reduction in mortality was observed among patients who received azole prophylaxis (OR = 0.74, 95% CI 0.52-1.05). There was no significant difference in reported adverse effects (OR = 1.28, 95% CI 0.82-1.98). CONCLUSIONS:: Despite its limitations, our meta-analysis suggests that the prophylactic use of azoles in high-risk surgical intensive care unit patients is associated with a reduction of fungal infections but not in all-cause mortality. However, although not noted in the analyzed randomized controlled trials, there is concern about the use of azoles due to possible shift toward non-albicans species and development of resistance to azoles. PMID: 16484923 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Welcome to American Environmental Health & Safety -


Welcome to American Environmental Health & Safety - environmental
Your complete source for Environmental Health & Safety Training, Consulting, Products, Management and Services Serving the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1993

Environmental Safety Training Professionals, Ltd.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING As a result of recent events in the New York World Trade Center, the Mayor of

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

Posted by blogposter at 09:28 PM |

Trends in occupational lead exposure since the 1978


Trends in occupational lead exposure since the 1978 OSHA lead standard.
Related Articles Trends in occupational lead exposure since the 1978 OSHA lead standard. Am J Ind Med. 2004 Jun;45(6):558-72 Authors: Okun A, Cooper G, Bailer AJ, Bena J, Stayner L BACKGROUND: The purpose of the study was to evaluate trends in occupational lead exposures throughout U.S. industry after the establishment of the general industry lead standard in 1978 and the construction industry standard in 1993. METHODS: Lead exposure measurements collected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under their compliance and consultation programs were analyzed. Time trends in the distributions of exposure levels were evaluated graphically. Trends in the proportion of exposures above the OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) were analyzed using logistic regression models. RESULTS: The distribution of lead exposure levels declined over the study time period for general industry, but not for construction. The median exposure levels for general industry facilities decreased five- to tenfold. Logistic regression models reveal statistically significant declines in the odds of a lead exposure exceeding the PEL. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides evidence for relatively large decreases in lead exposure levels in general industry facilities over time. The study does not provide similar evidence for the construction industry. Given the limited number of years of data available since the implementation of the revised construction standard for lead, re-analysis of lead exposure levels within this industry would be worthwhile when more data become available. PMID: 15164400 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Red Cross seminar for businessesDaily Democrat, CA - 11 hours


Red Cross seminar for businesses
Daily Democrat, CA - 11 hours ago... During the seminar, businesses will learn the lates OSHA guidelines, obtain free materials to help provide a safe workplace, receive a free business continuity ...

OSHA cites Birmingham US Pipe & Foundry plant for safety ...
Birmingham Business Journal, AL - 10 hours ago... the company's Bessemer plant. OSHA reported that a missing safety latch on an overhead crane caused the accident. The agency said ...

Fort Worth framer is fined by OSHA
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Feb 18, 2006... At the time of the inspection, about 12 workers were framing a new restaurant, OSHA said. Among its violations, the company was ...

OSHA now law
Trinidad & Tobago Express, Trinidad and Tobago - 1 hour agoAFTER much debate, hurdles and industrial accidents and deaths, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in now finally law. ...

Sony may delay PlayStation 3's launch
Orlando Sentinel, FL - 14 hours ago... Sony may start selling the PlayStation 3 in Japan in autumn and by late 2006 or early 2007 in the United States, Merrill Lynch's Joe Osha said in a report last ...

Courthouse cleaned up after OSHA inspection
The Times and Democrat, SC - Feb 19, 2006... Orangeburg County Administrator Bill Clark said the good news from OSHA s Feb. 10 report is there were no OSHA hazards in the facility. . ...

Not all ready as OSHA set to become law
Trinidad & Tobago Express, Trinidad and Tobago - Feb 16, 2006DESPITE being more than two years in the making, many businesses have not yet become compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which is ...

Employer to pay ex-workers back pay, damages
Buffalo Business First,  United States - 9 hours ago... The labor department said the workers were fired May 3, 2003, a week after filing a complaint with OSHA regarding safety and health issues at the tool ...

OSHA report confirms unhealthy conditions at Mendon fire station ...
Milford Daily News, MA - Feb 17, 2006By Patrick Lally / Daily News Staff. MENDON -- Poor electrical wiring, inadequate ventilation and vermin infestation in the Fire ...

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February 20, 2006

Local business notesCincinnati Enquirer - NORWOOD - Branding


Local business notes
Cincinnati Enquirer - NORWOOD - Branding and design agency Interbrand Cincinnati has moved from downtown Cincinnati to the Cornerstone at Norwood. The agency opened at its new location Jan. 31 after signing a 10-year lease for the second floor of the Cornerstone, situated

OSHA: Discounted Lives
Kansas City Star - Only hours after starting his first day on the job, Les James was dead. The 25-year-old father of three was working on a window-cleaning crew in July 2000. Suddenly, the window-washing rig fell off the roof of Research Medical Center, catapulting

Hospital scalding citations settled
St. Paul Pioneer Press - Regions Hospital and state workplace safety officials have reached a settlement over hazardous equipment that fatally scalded an employee of the St. Paul hospital. Regions had contested the issuance last year of three citations by the state

On being Chamois Girl: It's a chore
Courier-Post - Teenagers spend $100 billion dollars a year, but that doesn't mean they understand how to spend it wisely. The money experts at www.ivillage.com suggest teaching teens the following money skills: How to manage and balance their own checking account

THIS WEEK IN LABOR
Peoples Weekly World - We have put our lives into these factories, and they are just pretty much throwing us out in the street, Jonell Sayles, a 29-year Delphi employee at the company s Flint East plant, told the Flint Journal. Sayles and fellow workers will be

Firm pays $3,000 in Jamboree deaths
Free Lance-Star - A big tent's pole touches an overhead power line at the National Scout Jamboree site where four Scout leaders were electrocuted. Tents and Events pays OSHA $3,000 in fines for two 'serious' violations at National Scout Jamboree A now-defunct Virginia

Business Calendar
Chico Enterprise-Record - Chico Enterprise-Record Tuesday -- A 30-hour OSHA general industry training course will be offered by Butte College. Details: 8 a.m to 4 p.m. at Butte College. Cost: $299. Info: 895-9017. The four-part series will result in a certificate, and is

What Government is Doing
Department of Homeland Security - Family Links Registry - available in English, Espa ol, and Francais Keep Your Address Up-to-Date Financial Offices Availability in affected areas (FDIC) Transportation Systems Status in affected areas Office for Hurricane Katrina Oversight Katrina

Auditor: Workers' safety ignored
Inside Bay Area - California's worker-safety watchdog failed to properly monitor and act upon injury reports and safety complaints on the $1.7 billion replacement of the Bay Bridge's eastern span, the state auditor reported Thursday. The 58-page report found the

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Influenza vaccines: recent advances in production technologies. Related


Influenza vaccines: recent advances in production technologies.
Related Articles Influenza vaccines: recent advances in production technologies. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2005 May;67(3):299-305 Authors: Bardiya N, Bae JH In spite of ongoing annual vaccination programs, the seasonal influenza epidemics remain a major cause of high morbidity and mortality. The currently used "inactivated" vaccines provide very short-term and highly specific humoral immunity due to the frequent antigenic variations in the influenza virion. These intra-muscularly administered vaccines also fail to induce protective mucosal immunity at the portal of viral entry and destruction of the virally infected cells by induction of cytotoxic T lymphocytes. Therefore, it is necessary to develop immunologically superior vaccines. This article highlights some of the recent developments in investigational influenza vaccines. The most notable recent developments of interest include the use of immunopotentiators, development of DNA vaccines, use of reverse genetics, and the feasibility of mammalian cell-based production processes. Presently, due to their safety and efficacy, the cold-adapted "live attenuated" vaccines are seen as viable alternatives to the "inactivated vaccines". The DNA vaccines are gaining importance due to the induction of broad-spectrum immunity. In addition, recent advances in recombinant technologies have shown the possibility of constructing pre-made libraries of vaccine strains, so that adequately preparations can be made for epidemics and pandemics. PMID: 15660212 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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BP Lubricants Americas - Environmental safety BP Lubricants


BP Lubricants Americas - Environmental safety
BP Lubricants Americas Learn more Environmental safety Our goal is, "no damage to the environment"; our challenge is to deliver energy products

Office Environmental Health and Safety
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety at Boston University provides our community safety through policies, trainings, and response systems. This includes safety programs such as fire

Welcome to Certified Environmental & Safety Training
Certified Environmental & Safety Training is a consulting and training organization for businesses with environmental and safety regulatory compliance needs

Environmental Health & Safety
Welcome to Environmental Health & Safety! Our mission is to promote environmental stewardship, safety and health at all University System of Georgia (USG) institutions. This web site

ESHA: IH & Safety Consulting
The Midnight Sun section is part of the the 12,000 + member American Industrial Hygiene Association, the largest and most prominent association representing occupational and environmental safety

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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OSHA fines FWS Design-Builders to settle workers' deaths


OSHA fines FWS Design-Builders to settle workers' deaths ...
Great Falls Tribune, MT - Feb 15, 2006... FWS, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, disputed the OSHA safety claims and a proposed $130,000 fine shortly after the measures were announced last May. ...

OSHA Investigating Deadly Construction Accident in James City ...
WAVY-TV, VA - Feb 16, 2006The Occupational Safety and Health Organization is investigating a deadly construction accident Wednesday morning in James City County. ...

OSHA Gets Extension to Publish Hex Chrome Rule
Occupational Hazards, OH - Feb 14, 2006A federal appeals court has pushed back OSHA's deadline for issuing a final hexavalent chromium rule, after the agency requested an extension "due to ...

OSHA, Consolidated Edison, to Present Free Construction Safety ...
Community Dispatch (press release) - Feb 17, 2006By Federal OSHA. OSHA, Consolidated Edison , to Present Free Construction Safety Course in Spanish Feb. 26 at Sarah Lawrence College. ...

McWane in Hot Water for Alleged Safety Violations
Occupational Hazards, OH - Feb 17, 2006is facing $332,700 in proposed OSHA fines after being cited for 38 alleged safety and health hazards at the company's Birmingham foundry. ...

OSHA recommends fines for plant after fatality
Newsday, NY - Feb 16, 2006... standards. Lee Wilson, 42, was killed Aug. 12 when, according to OSHA, he fell into a baler while trying to clear a jam. Inspectors ...

Not all ready as OSHA set to become law
Trinidad & Tobago Express, Trinidad and Tobago - Feb 16, 2006DESPITE being more than two years in the making, many businesses have not yet become compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which is ...

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February 18, 2006

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OSHA OTE Training Resource Page
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Digital 2000 Disabled Vehicle, Accident Procedures And Truck Fires, BettyMills Price: $69.95 each D2K 10014A D2K10014A Digital 2000 Disabled Vehicle, ...

OSHA Training Healthcare Video
Safety Training Network offers a large selection of safety training videos, dvds, powerpoint presentations on topics such as Workplace Safety, Hazwoper, ...

Multimedia
Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training Standard. ... Protecting Workers: How OSHA Writes Standards. (1992), Video, 12 minutes. Sampling ...

Safety Training Videos & DVD's
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OSHA Training Videos
If you re looking for training materials for the new OSHA forklift training requirements, you ll find the following two videos helpful.

Workplace Safety Education and Training Information at Business.com
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Determination of diphenamide, napropamide and metolachlor in tobacco


Determination of diphenamide, napropamide and metolachlor in tobacco by gel permeation chromatographic clean-up and high performance liquid chromatography.
Related Articles Determination of diphenamide, napropamide and metolachlor in tobacco by gel permeation chromatographic clean-up and high performance liquid chromatography. Ann Chim. 2005 May;95(5):369-74 Authors: Liu H, Dang Y, Zhang S, Liu H, Qu L, Liao X, Zhao Y, Wu Y Diphenamide, napropamide and metolachlor (FIG. 1) are selective, pre-emergence arylamide herbicides used to control the growth of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in a variety of fields, e.g. fruit trees, nuts, corns, green crops, etc. They possess high activity and moderate toxicity. For food and environment safety, the detailed investigations on their residues and metabolism are very important. Diphenamide, napropamide and metolachlor in the pesticide products, serum, urine, soil, environmental water, fruits and wine have been widely analyzed by ELISA, fluorescence, phosphorescence, capillary electrophoresis, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography(GC) and GC mass spectrometry (GC-MS). However, to our knowledge, simultaneous residue analysis of diphenamide, napropamide and metolachlor in tobacco samples has not been extensively documented. Tobacco is greatly consumed by smokers throughout the world. The pesticide residue in tobaccos might be potentially harmful to smokers' health. With this in mind the residue determination and control of diphenamide, napropamide and metolachlor in the tobacco leaves are very important for tobacco products and consumers. For these three herbicides, the tolerable maximum residue limits (MRLs) have been limited ranging from 0.05 (for tobacco products) to 5 mg/kg (for tobacco leaves) in different European countries. For the complex tobacco samples, the GC and HPLC with UV detection suffer from matrix interference making quantification and identification of these herbicides difficult. In such cases the removal of the matrix effects and identification of the target compounds are of great importance. The present work reports the extraction and clean up procedures, as well as, the chromatographic conditions developed for the simultaneous determination of diphenamide, napropamide and metolachlor residues in the fluecured tobacco leaves, from the different sources using HPLC-UV method. PMID: 16477944 [PubMed - in process]

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DEP fines metal recycler $250,000  NorthJersey.com - 2 hours, 0


DEP fines metal recycler $250,000 
NorthJersey.com - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
A metal recycling company must pay the state $250,000 for a series of violations at its former plant in Paterson, including storing volatile chemicals too close together and failing to get permits to emit pollutants through its stacks, officials announced Wednesday.Save to My Web

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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OSHA 2000: a review of compliance issues. Related


OSHA 2000: a review of compliance issues.
Related Articles OSHA 2000: a review of compliance issues. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2000 Sep;28(9):657-61 Authors: Cuny E The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for enforcing worker safety regulations in the state of California. The infection control regulation, while the best known to dentists, is only one of many that affect every dental practice. The past two years have brought significant changes to Cal/OSHA rules. This paper reviews some of the current regulations that apply to dental offices. PMID: 11324046 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Lisbon plant gets high state ratingNorwich Bulletin, CT - Feb


Lisbon plant gets high state rating
Norwich Bulletin, CT - Feb 17, 2006... OSHA administers the Voluntary Protection Program, which workers carry out by making sure the facility lives up to the standards for health and safety OSHA ...

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Researchers think small to find safer alloys
MIT News, MA - Feb 15, 2006... Erin Brockovich." New environmental standards on hexavalent chromium expected soon from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) could be 50 ...

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Budget gives OSHA more money for enforcement, assistance
Birmingham Business Journal, AL - Feb 14, 2006The proposed $484 million budget -- an increase of $11 million from this year -- also includes money to expand OSHA's outreach efforts to Hispanic workers and ...

Maine plant earns OSHA honor for safety report
Reliable Plant Magazine, OK - Feb 15, 2006... year membership in the prestigious "Star" Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) of the US Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). ...

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February 15, 2006

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Molecular genetics of Alzheimer's disease and aging. Related


Molecular genetics of Alzheimer's disease and aging.
Related Articles Molecular genetics of Alzheimer's disease and aging. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2005 Jul;27(Suppl. A):1-573 Authors: Cacabelos R, Fernandez-Novoa L, Lombardi V, Kubota Y, Takeda M Alzheimer's disease is a genetically complex disorder associated with multiple genetic defects, either mutational or of susceptibility. Although potentially associated with an accelerated stochastically driven aging process, Alzheimer's disease is an independent clinical entity in which the aging process exerts a deleterious effect on brain activity in conjunction with polymodal genetic factors and other pathological conditions (i.e., age-related cerebrovascular deterioration) and environmental factors (i.e., nutrition). Alzheimer's disease genetics does not explain in full the etiopathogenesis of this disease. Therefore, it is likely that environmental factors and/or epigenetic phenomena also contribute to Alzheimer's disease pathology and phenotypic expression of dementia. The genomics of Alzheimer's disease is still in its infancy, but this field is aiding the understanding of novel aspects of this disease, including genetic epidemiology, multifactorial risk factors, pathogenic mechanisms associated with genetic networks and genetically regulated metabolic cascades. Alzheimer's disease genomics is also helping to develop new strategies in pharmacogenomic research and prevention. Functional genomics, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, high-throughput methods, combinatorial chemistry and modern bioinformatics will greatly contribute to accelerate drug development for Alzheimer's disease and other complex disorders. The multifactorial genetic dysfunction in dementia includes mutational loci (APP, PS1, PS2, TAU) and diverse susceptibility loci (APOE, alpha2M, alphaACT, LRP1, IL1 alpha, TNF, ACE, BACE, BCHE, CST3, MTHFR, GSK3 beta, NOS3 and many other genes) distributed across the human genome, probably converging in a common pathogenic mechanism that leads to premature neuronal death, in which mitochondrial DNA mutations may contribute to increased genetic variability and heterogeneity. In Alzheimer's disease, multiple pathogenic events, including genetic factors, accumulation of aberrant or misfolded proteins, protofibril formation, ubiquitin-proteasome system dysfunction, excitotoxic reactions, oxidative and nitrosative stress, mitochondrial injury, synaptic failure, altered metal homeostasis, dysfunction of axonal and dendritic transport, and chaperone misoperation may converge in pathogenic pathways leading to premature death and neurodegeneration. Some of these mechanisms are common to several neurodegenerative disorders, which differ depending upon the gene(s) affected and the involvement of specific genetic networks, together with epigenetic factors and environmental events. Many genes potentially associated with Alzheimer's disease in some studies cannot be confirmed as candidate genes in replication studies, indicating that methodological problems and genomic complexity are leading to erroneous conclusions. A different approach to Alzheimer's disease functional genomics is to integrate individual genetic information in polygenic genotypes (haplotype-like model) and to investigate genotype-phenotype correlations and genotype-related pharmacogenomic behaviors. The application of functional genomics to Alzheimer's disease can be a suitable strategy for molecular diagnosis and for understanding pathophysiological mechanisms associated with Alzheimer's disease-related neurodegeneration. Furthermore, the pharmacogenomics of Alzheimer's disease may contribute in the future to optimize drug development and therapeutics, increasing efficacy and safety, and reducing side-effects and unnecessary costs. (c) 2005 Prous Science. All rights reserved. PMID: 16470248 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Molecular genetics of Alzheimer's disease and aging. Related


Molecular genetics of Alzheimer's disease and aging.
Related Articles Molecular genetics of Alzheimer's disease and aging. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2005 Jul;27(Suppl. A):1-573 Authors: Cacabelos R, Fernandez-Novoa L, Lombardi V, Kubota Y, Takeda M Alzheimer's disease is a genetically complex disorder associated with multiple genetic defects, either mutational or of susceptibility. Although potentially associated with an accelerated stochastically driven aging process, Alzheimer's disease is an independent clinical entity in which the aging process exerts a deleterious effect on brain activity in conjunction with polymodal genetic factors and other pathological conditions (i.e., age-related cerebrovascular deterioration) and environmental factors (i.e., nutrition). Alzheimer's disease genetics does not explain in full the etiopathogenesis of this disease. Therefore, it is likely that environmental factors and/or epigenetic phenomena also contribute to Alzheimer's disease pathology and phenotypic expression of dementia. The genomics of Alzheimer's disease is still in its infancy, but this field is aiding the understanding of novel aspects of this disease, including genetic epidemiology, multifactorial risk factors, pathogenic mechanisms associated with genetic networks and genetically regulated metabolic cascades. Alzheimer's disease genomics is also helping to develop new strategies in pharmacogenomic research and prevention. Functional genomics, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, high-throughput methods, combinatorial chemistry and modern bioinformatics will greatly contribute to accelerate drug development for Alzheimer's disease and other complex disorders. The multifactorial genetic dysfunction in dementia includes mutational loci (APP, PS1, PS2, TAU) and diverse susceptibility loci (APOE, alpha2M, alphaACT, LRP1, IL1 alpha, TNF, ACE, BACE, BCHE, CST3, MTHFR, GSK3 beta, NOS3 and many other genes) distributed across the human genome, probably converging in a common pathogenic mechanism that leads to premature neuronal death, in which mitochondrial DNA mutations may contribute to increased genetic variability and heterogeneity. In Alzheimer's disease, multiple pathogenic events, including genetic factors, accumulation of aberrant or misfolded proteins, protofibril formation, ubiquitin-proteasome system dysfunction, excitotoxic reactions, oxidative and nitrosative stress, mitochondrial injury, synaptic failure, altered metal homeostasis, dysfunction of axonal and dendritic transport, and chaperone misoperation may converge in pathogenic pathways leading to premature death and neurodegeneration. Some of these mechanisms are common to several neurodegenerative disorders, which differ depending upon the gene(s) affected and the involvement of specific genetic networks, together with epigenetic factors and environmental events. Many genes potentially associated with Alzheimer's disease in some studies cannot be confirmed as candidate genes in replication studies, indicating that methodological problems and genomic complexity are leading to erroneous conclusions. A different approach to Alzheimer's disease functional genomics is to integrate individual genetic information in polygenic genotypes (haplotype-like model) and to investigate genotype-phenotype correlations and genotype-related pharmacogenomic behaviors. The application of functional genomics to Alzheimer's disease can be a suitable strategy for molecular diagnosis and for understanding pathophysiological mechanisms associated with Alzheimer's disease-related neurodegeneration. Furthermore, the pharmacogenomics of Alzheimer's disease may contribute in the future to optimize drug development and therapeutics, increasing efficacy and safety, and reducing side-effects and unnecessary costs. (c) 2005 Prous Science. All rights reserved. PMID: 16470248 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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Federal government regulation of occupational skin exposure in


Federal government regulation of occupational skin exposure in the USA.
Related Articles Federal government regulation of occupational skin exposure in the USA. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2003 Jun;76(5):387-99 Authors: Boeniger MF, Ahlers HW There are at least 14 federal regulations and three agencies that are involved in the regulation of occupational skin exposures in the USA. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires the reporting of health effects information on chemicals, and such information is used to assess the risks of human and environmental exposure. The health effects information and any resulting risk assessments are generally available to the public. A fair amount of this information relates to skin irritation, sensitization, and dermal absorption. The EPA can require the submission of new data necessary for it to carry out its risk assessments, and has the authority to ban hazardous chemicals for certain uses. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the correct labeling of cosmetics and requires safety and efficacy data on new products that are claimed to have preventive or health benefits. Commercial distribution of topical skin-care and protection products, therefore, can be potentially scrutinized by the FDA, which can control the use of hazardous chemicals in such products. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has the most direct contact with workplaces through its field inspection compliance activity, which is directed at the reduction of workplace injuries and illnesses. Our analysis suggests that although considerable amounts of health effects information is generated and available, such information may not always be adequately conveyed to the end users of chemical products. In addition, the most effective and practical means of preventing exposure is often not apparent or generally known. Current regulations may have created a reliance on use of chemical protective equipment that may not always be the best approach to protecting workers. Lack of performance criteria that are measurable has hampered industry from objectively assessing skin exposures. This lack of performance criteria or guidance has also hindered the implementation of prevention strategies and a critical assessment of their effectiveness. Better guidance from regulatory agencies directed at performance-based control of occupational skin hazards is presently needed. PMID: 12783236 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Tree service fined $6,500 by OSHA for fatal


Tree service fined $6,500 by OSHA for fatal accident
Mid-Hudson News, NY - 8 hours ago... Town of Wallkill. OSHA inspector Terry Harding said the level of fines is determined by individual circumstances. The monetary ...

OSHA investigates Haverstraw accident where construction worker ...
The Journal News.com, NY - Feb 14, 2006... Diana Cortez, director of OSHA's Tarrytown Area Office, which covers the Bronx, Rockland and Westchester counties, said OSHA officials visited the building ...

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February 14, 2006

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Molecular genetics of Alzheimer's disease and aging. Related


Molecular genetics of Alzheimer's disease and aging.
Related Articles Molecular genetics of Alzheimer's disease and aging. Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 2005 Jul;27(Suppl. A):1-573 Authors: Cacabelos R, Fernandez-Novoa L, Lombardi V, Kubota Y, Takeda M Alzheimer's disease is a genetically complex disorder associated with multiple genetic defects, either mutational or of susceptibility. Although potentially associated with an accelerated stochastically driven aging process, Alzheimer's disease is an independent clinical entity in which the aging process exerts a deleterious effect on brain activity in conjunction with polymodal genetic factors and other pathological conditions (i.e., age-related cerebrovascular deterioration) and environmental factors (i.e., nutrition). Alzheimer's disease genetics does not explain in full the etiopathogenesis of this disease. Therefore, it is likely that environmental factors and/or epigenetic phenomena also contribute to Alzheimer's disease pathology and phenotypic expression of dementia. The genomics of Alzheimer's disease is still in its infancy, but this field is aiding the understanding of novel aspects of this disease, including genetic epidemiology, multifactorial risk factors, pathogenic mechanisms associated with genetic networks and genetically regulated metabolic cascades. Alzheimer's disease genomics is also helping to develop new strategies in pharmacogenomic research and prevention. Functional genomics, proteomics, pharmacogenomics, high-throughput methods, combinatorial chemistry and modern bioinformatics will greatly contribute to accelerate drug development for Alzheimer's disease and other complex disorders. The multifactorial genetic dysfunction in dementia includes mutational loci (APP, PS1, PS2, TAU) and diverse susceptibility loci (APOE, alpha2M, alphaACT, LRP1, IL1 alpha, TNF, ACE, BACE, BCHE, CST3, MTHFR, GSK3 beta, NOS3 and many other genes) distributed across the human genome, probably converging in a common pathogenic mechanism that leads to premature neuronal death, in which mitochondrial DNA mutations may contribute to increased genetic variability and heterogeneity. In Alzheimer's disease, multiple pathogenic events, including genetic factors, accumulation of aberrant or misfolded proteins, protofibril formation, ubiquitin-proteasome system dysfunction, excitotoxic reactions, oxidative and nitrosative stress, mitochondrial injury, synaptic failure, altered metal homeostasis, dysfunction of axonal and dendritic transport, and chaperone misoperation may converge in pathogenic pathways leading to premature death and neurodegeneration. Some of these mechanisms are common to several neurodegenerative disorders, which differ depending upon the gene(s) affected and the involvement of specific genetic networks, together with epigenetic factors and environmental events. Many genes potentially associated with Alzheimer's disease in some studies cannot be confirmed as candidate genes in replication studies, indicating that methodological problems and genomic complexity are leading to erroneous conclusions. A different approach to Alzheimer's disease functional genomics is to integrate individual genetic information in polygenic genotypes (haplotype-like model) and to investigate genotype-phenotype correlations and genotype-related pharmacogenomic behaviors. The application of functional genomics to Alzheimer's disease can be a suitable strategy for molecular diagnosis and for understanding pathophysiological mechanisms associated with Alzheimer's disease-related neurodegeneration. Furthermore, the pharmacogenomics of Alzheimer's disease may contribute in the future to optimize drug development and therapeutics, increasing efficacy and safety, and reducing side-effects and unnecessary costs. (c) 2005 Prous Science. All rights reserved. PMID: 16470248 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY 4.2 Training, Awareness. and


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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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The 1998 Donald E. Cummings Memorial Award Lecture.


The 1998 Donald E. Cummings Memorial Award Lecture. The industrial hygiene paradox, dilemmas, and a vision for the future.
Related Articles The 1998 Donald E. Cummings Memorial Award Lecture. The industrial hygiene paradox, dilemmas, and a vision for the future. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J. 1998 Nov;59(11):753-7 Authors: Lick HB How do we move from diatribe to dialogue? Since the Donald E. Cummings Award was first established in 1943, the profession of industrial hygiene has seen many changes. The traditional hazards Alice Hamilton addressed in her 1948 Cummings lecture have been controlled. However, the advent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has changed the approach of many of today's industrial hygienists from "best professional practices" to regulatory compliance or OSHA industrial hygiene. Further, the dialogue that has existed between academia, business, government, and labor that allows industrial hygienists to identify and resolve health hazards is now threatened by lawsuits and lobbyists. Industrial hygienists have a professional responsibility to workers, employers, clients, and the public. Our vision for the future must refocus on this responsibility as we once again embrace dialogue instead of diatribe. This lecture was presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition in Atlanta, Ga., on May 13, 1998. PMID: 9830082 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Ergo Cup Competition Highlights IIEs Applied Ergonomics Conference 


Ergo Cup Competition Highlights IIEs Applied Ergonomics Conference 
Ergonomics Today - Feb 12 4:31 PM
Participants, plus a panel of judges, select the ERGO Cup winners in three categories Ergonomics Training, Team-driven Workplace Solutions and Ergonomist/Engineer-driven Workplace Solutions.Save to My Web

One Killed In Construction Accident 
WSB-TV 2 Atlanta - Feb 09 9:16 AM
BREAKING NEWS: One person has been killed while working on a house under construction in Forsyth County. OSHA investigators have been called to the scene.Save to My Web

Accident at work kills Macomb man 
Voice News - Feb 08 6:56 AM
William Niell, 59, of Macomb Township was killed in a work accident at the Ford Sterling Axle Plant in Sterling Heights on Feb. 2.Save to My Web
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February 13, 2006

Precious documents open to public viewSan Francisco Examiner


Precious documents open to public view
San Francisco Examiner - Rare books, notes, photos and letters including John Lennon s handwritten lyrics to A Day in the Life will be available for public viewing starting today, before being sold to the highest bidder in the coming weeks. The 300 items

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Rostafuroxin: an ouabain antagonist that corrects renal and


Rostafuroxin: an ouabain antagonist that corrects renal and vascular Na+-K+- ATPase alterations in ouabain and adducin-dependent hypertension.
Related Articles Rostafuroxin: an ouabain antagonist that corrects renal and vascular Na+-K+- ATPase alterations in ouabain and adducin-dependent hypertension. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2006 Mar;290(3):R529-35 Authors: Ferrari P, Ferrandi M, Valentini G, Bianchi G The genetic and environmental heterogeneity of essential hypertension is responsible for the individual variability of antihypertensive therapy. An understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying hypertension and related organ complications is a key aspect for developing new, effective, and safe antihypertensive agents able to cure the cause of the disease. Two mechanisms, among others, are involved in determining the abnormalities of tubular Na(+) reabsorption observed in essential hypertension: the polymorphism of the cytoskeletal protein alpha-adducin and the increased circulating levels of endogenous ouabain (EO). Both lead to increased activity and expression of the renal Na(+)-K(+) pump, the driving force for tubular Na transport. Morphological and functional vascular alterations have also been associated with EO. Rostafuroxin (PST 2238) is a new oral antihypertensive agent able to selectively antagonize EO, adducin pressor, and molecular effects. It is endowed with high potency and efficacy in reducing blood pressure and preventing organ hypertrophy in animal models representative of both adducin and EO mechanisms. At molecular level, in the kidney, Rostafuroxin antagonizes EO triggering of the Src-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFr)-dependent signaling pathway leading to renal Na(+)-K(+) pump, and ERK tyrosine phosphorylation and activation. In the vasculature, it normalizes the increased myogenic tone caused by nanomolar ouabain. A very high safety ratio and an absence of interaction with other mechanisms involved in blood pressure regulation, together with initial evidence of high tolerability and efficacy in hypertensive patients, indicate Rostafuroxin as the first example of a new class of antihypertensive agents designed to antagonize adducin and EO-hypertensive mechanisms. PMID: 16467500 [PubMed - in process]

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Bills of local interestHerald-Mail - HB 730 -


Bills of local interest
Herald-Mail - HB 730 - Allows a commanding officer of a fire company in Washington County to appoint no more than 12 members of the fire company as deputy sheriffs. HB 731 - Alters the definition of "new permanent full-time position" for purposes of property tax

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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Filed under: Osha Administrator @ 4:00 pm



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Free CAC course prepares students for highway construction


Free CAC course prepares students for highway construction career
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Does OSHA Keep Tabs on the NFL?
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Blast claims 2nd Daytona worker
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AFL-CIO:News for Working Families
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OSHA fines 2 firms in pair of workplace deaths
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Business Datebook
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Congress wants to relax safety rules on business
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Hospital scalding citations settled
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LIVING WELL : Safety and not speed is


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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription), AR - 10 hours ago... falling, however, then holding on is a good idea, as safety is of the ... the Food and Drug Administration, in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency ...

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February 12, 2006

Migration modelling from food-contact plastics into foodstuffs as


Migration modelling from food-contact plastics into foodstuffs as a new tool for consumer exposure estimation.
Related Articles Migration modelling from food-contact plastics into foodstuffs as a new tool for consumer exposure estimation. Food Addit Contam. 2005 Oct;22(10):920-37 Authors: Franz R One important aspect within the European Union's public healthcare is the exposure of consumers to undesirable chemicals in the diet. Food-contact materials (FCM) are one potential contamination source and therefore of particular interest for food exposure assessment. On the other hand, scientific investigations concerning the migration potential and behaviour of food-packaging materials have demonstrated that diffusion in and migration from FCM are foreseeable physical and, in principle, mathematically describable processes. Because of this situation and the current state-of-the-art in migration science, a research project was initiated within the 5th Framework Programme of the European Commission. This project, with the acronym 'FOODMIGROSURE' (European Union Contract No. 'QLK1-CT2002-2390') started on 1 March 2003, was due to last 3 years and had the participation of nine European project partners (see the project website: www.foodmigrosure.org). The aim of the project was to extend currently existing migration models (which have been demonstrated to be applicable for less complex matrices such as food simulants) to foodstuffs themselves. In this way, the project aims to provide a novel and economic tool for estimation of consumer exposure to chemicals migrating from food-contact plastic materials under any actual contact conditions. In addition, the project aims to increase knowledge of the mechanisms of diffusion of organic compounds in foodstuffs and provide data on the partitioning effects between FCM and foods. Today the latter aspect is increasingly regarded as a fundamental influence parameter for migration into foods. Based on the project achievements, a much better scientific basis is available to allow scientifically appropriate amendments of European Union Directive 85/572/EEC as well as to support further developments with the so-called Plastics Directive 2002/72/EC. The paper introduces the project and presents an overview of the project work progress. PMID: 16227176 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Navy Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Training


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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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Application of statistical models for secondary data usage


Application of statistical models for secondary data usage of the US Navy's Occupational Exposure Database (NOED).
Related Articles Application of statistical models for secondary data usage of the US Navy's Occupational Exposure Database (NOED). Appl Occup Environ Hyg. 2001 Feb;16(2):201-9 Authors: Formisano JA, Still K, Alexander W, Lippmann M Many organizations around the world have collected data related to individual worker exposures that are used to determine compliance with workplace standards. These data are often warehoused and thereafter rarely used as an information resource. Using appropriate groupings and analysis of OSHA data, Gómez showed that such stored data can provide additional insight on factors affecting occupational exposures. Using data from the Occupational Exposure Database of the United States Navy, the usefulness of statistical models for defining probabilities of exposure above permissible limits for observed work conditions is examined. Analyses have highlighted worker Similar Exposure Groups (SEGs) with potential for overexposure to asbestos and lead. In terms of grouping data, Rappaport et al. defined the Within-Between Lognormal Model, a scale-independent measure for quantifying between-worker variability within a selected worker group: (B)R.95 = exp[3.92s(sB)], representing the ratio of arithmetic mean exposures received by workers in the 97.5th and 2.5th percentiles. To help search for groups, the Proportional Odds Model, a generalization of the logistic model to ordinal data, can predict probabilities for group exposure above the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL), or the Action Level (AL), which is one-half of the OEL. Worker SEGs have been identified for asbestos workers removing friable asbestos ((B)R.95 = 11.0) and nonfriable asbestos ((B)R.95 = 6.5); metal cleaning workers sandingspecialized equipment ((B)R.95 = 11.3), and workers at target shooting ranges cleaning up lead debris ((B)R.95 = 10). Estimated probabilities for the categories <AL, AL-OEL, and >OEL support current understanding of work processes examined. Differences in probability noted between tasks and levels of ventilation validate this method for evaluating other available workplace exposure determinants, and for predicting probability of membership in categories that may help further define worker exposure groups, and determinants of excessive exposures. Thus, analyses of retrospective exposure data can help identify work site and work practice factors for efficient targeting of remediation resources. PMID: 11217712 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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February 11, 2006

Hospital scalding citations settledPioneer Press, MN - Feb 7, 2006...


Hospital scalding citations settled
Pioneer Press, MN - Feb 7, 2006... Regions also agrees to spend $15,000 on worker health and safety training, said James Honerman, spokesman for Minnesota OSHA. Regions ...

Senate blocks new safety rules for workplace
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Improving packaged food quality and safety. Part 2:


Improving packaged food quality and safety. Part 2: nanocomposites.
Related Articles Improving packaged food quality and safety. Part 2: nanocomposites. Food Addit Contam. 2005 Oct;22(10):994-8 Authors: Lagarón JM, Cabedo L, Cava D, Feijoo JL, Gavara R, Gimenez E This paper gathers a number of significant results where nanotechnology was satisfactorily applied to improve packaged food quality and safety by increasing the barrier properties to oxygen of an ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) in dry and under humid conditions and of a poly(lactic acid) (PLA) biopolymer. The nanodispersion in the polymer matrix of modified monolayers of clays included in positive lists for food-contact applications is an adequate methodology to increase packaged food shelf-life. In spite of the fact that, in principle, there is no reason to believe that 'adequately' modified nanocomposites making use of substances in positive lists can impose any immediate risk threat for food-contact applications, further studies concerning potential migration issues and life-cycle analysis have to still emerge within the overall field of nanotechnology to corroborate the fact. PMID: 16227184 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Unlocking the opportunity of tight glycaemic control. Inhaled


Unlocking the opportunity of tight glycaemic control. Inhaled insulin: safety.
Related Articles Unlocking the opportunity of tight glycaemic control. Inhaled insulin: safety. Diabetes Obes Metab. 2005 Nov;7 Suppl 1:S14-8 Authors: Brain JD Clinical studies of inhaled insulins suggest that pulmonary delivery is well tolerated, with a level of safety comparable to that of subcutaneous (SC) insulin. Questions about the safety of Exubera focus primarily on the lungs, which are probably exposed to two to three times more insulin than an SC injection site. Pulmonary function tests (forced expiratory volume in 1 s and carbon monoxide-diffusing capacity) are routinely included as primary endpoints in Exubera clinical trials. Completed phase 2 and 3 studies up to 4 years in duration indicate that the differences over time in pulmonary function changes between patients treated with Exubera and control patients are small, non-progressive, clinically insignificant and reverse after discontinuation of Exubera therapy. However, it would be useful to understand the physiologic mechanisms responsible for these changes, and ongoing studies should continue to monitor the effects of inhaled insulin on pulmonary function and other parameters in patients with diabetes. In clinical trials of patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes who were treated with Exubera, the only significant clinical adverse effect was cough. This was generally characterized as mild to moderate in severity, decreased over time and was not associated with declines in lung function. Thus, insulin administration via the lung appears to be generally safe in patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes. PMID: 16135134 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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February 09, 2006

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Contamination of syringe plungers during the sampling of


Contamination of syringe plungers during the sampling of cyclophosphamide solutions.
Related Articles Contamination of syringe plungers during the sampling of cyclophosphamide solutions. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2005 Mar;11(1):1-5 Authors: Favier B, Gilles L, Latour JF, Desage M, Giammarile F The presence of cytotoxic agents in the urine of operators and in their environment has been demonstrated. The pharmacokinetics of the urinary elimination of cyclophosphamide suggests that these drugs are absorbed cutaneously during handling. In the framework of a more general study on the contamination of hospital environment, the present study addresses the possible presence of cytotoxic agents on the plungers of syringes. The report is based on results indicating that the bacterial contamination of a plunger may result in the contamination of the solution being sampled.The study was divided into two phases. The first phase consisted in measuring the contamination of the plungers of eight syringes used for handling cyclophosphamide. Cyclophosphamide was analysed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with a detection limit of 0.1 ng/ml. The aim of the second phase was to localize the contamination on the plunger and thus determine the amount of drug that comes into contact with the gloves of the operators. The contamination was quantified by measuring the activity of metastable technetium. The results of the first phase showed that all the plungers were contaminated with cyclophosphamide amounts varying from 3.7 to 445.7 ng. The second phase showed that the infiltration of liquid onto the plunger depended on the solution being sampled. Almost no infiltration was seen with labelled water, but contamination appeared after the first sampling of a cyclophosphamide solution, then increased as a function of the number of times the plunger was pushed in and out. These results indicate that cyclophosphamide solutions infiltrate onto the plungers of syringes. They suggest that the general procedure for handling cytotoxic agents should be modified, and a regular replacement of syringes should be enforced. They also partly explain why the gloves of 50-90% operators are contaminated after a single preparation. The contamination seems to depend on the type of solution sampled and the number of samplings. Initial investigations by the manufacturer of the syringes had shown that the acid pH of cyclophosphamide solutions may affect the lubricant of the joint. Our study demonstrates that the contamination of plungers is one of the sources of environmental contamination for health workers handling antineoplastic agents, even in the absence of manipulation errors. More generally, these results demonstrate that the exposure of operators cannot be clearly described unless all existing sources of contamination in their environment are identified. The implementation of suitable procedures should thus take into account all possible sources of contamination, including technical facilities such as the use of a safety cabinet or an isolator. PMID: 16460597 [PubMed - in process]

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A probabilistic modeling approach in thermal inactivation: estimation


A probabilistic modeling approach in thermal inactivation: estimation of postprocess Bacillus cereus spore prevalence and concentration.
Related Articles A probabilistic modeling approach in thermal inactivation: estimation of postprocess Bacillus cereus spore prevalence and concentration. J Food Prot. 2006 Jan;69(1):118-29 Authors: Membr JM, Am zquita A, Bassett J, Giavedoni P, Blackburn Cde W, Gorris LG The survival of spore-forming bacteria is linked to the safety and stability of refrigerated processed foods of extended durability (REPFEDs). A probabilistic modeling approach was used to assess the prevalence and concentration of Bacillus cereus spores surviving heat treatment for a semiliquid chilled food product. This product received heat treatment to inactivate nonproteolytic Clostridium botulinum during manufacture and was designed to be kept at refrigerator temperature postmanufacture. As key inputs for the modeling, the assessment took into consideration the following factors: (i) contamination frequency (prevalence) and level (concentration) of both psychrotrophic and mesophilic strains of B. cereus, (ii) heat resistance of both types (expressed as decimal reduction times at 90 degrees C), and (iii) intrapouch variability of thermal kinetics during heat processing (expressed as the time spent at 90 degrees C). These three inputs were established as statistical distributions using expert opinion, literature data, and specific modeling, respectively. They were analyzed in a probabilistic model in which the outputs, expressed as distributions as well, were the proportion of the contaminated pouches (the likely prevalence) and the number of spores in the contaminated pouches (the likely concentration). The prevalence after thermal processing was estimated to be 11 and 49% for psychrotrophic and mesophilic strains, respectively. In the positive pouches, the bacterial concentration (considering psychrotrophic and mesophilic strains combined) was estimated to be 30 CFU/g (95th percentile). Such a probabilistic approach seems promising to help in (i) optimizing heat processes, (ii) identifying which key factor(s) to control, and (iii) providing information for subsequent assessment of B. cereus resuscitation and growth. PMID: 16416909 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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OSHA revises blood-borne pathogens compliance directive. Related Articles


OSHA revises blood-borne pathogens compliance directive.
Related Articles OSHA revises blood-borne pathogens compliance directive. ONS News. 2000 Feb;15(2):6 Authors: PMID: 12017657 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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February 08, 2006

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A probabilistic modeling approach in thermal inactivation: estimation


A probabilistic modeling approach in thermal inactivation: estimation of postprocess Bacillus cereus spore prevalence and concentration.
Related Articles A probabilistic modeling approach in thermal inactivation: estimation of postprocess Bacillus cereus spore prevalence and concentration. J Food Prot. 2006 Jan;69(1):118-29 Authors: Membr JM, Am zquita A, Bassett J, Giavedoni P, Blackburn Cde W, Gorris LG The survival of spore-forming bacteria is linked to the safety and stability of refrigerated processed foods of extended durability (REPFEDs). A probabilistic modeling approach was used to assess the prevalence and concentration of Bacillus cereus spores surviving heat treatment for a semiliquid chilled food product. This product received heat treatment to inactivate nonproteolytic Clostridium botulinum during manufacture and was designed to be kept at refrigerator temperature postmanufacture. As key inputs for the modeling, the assessment took into consideration the following factors: (i) contamination frequency (prevalence) and level (concentration) of both psychrotrophic and mesophilic strains of B. cereus, (ii) heat resistance of both types (expressed as decimal reduction times at 90 degrees C), and (iii) intrapouch variability of thermal kinetics during heat processing (expressed as the time spent at 90 degrees C). These three inputs were established as statistical distributions using expert opinion, literature data, and specific modeling, respectively. They were analyzed in a probabilistic model in which the outputs, expressed as distributions as well, were the proportion of the contaminated pouches (the likely prevalence) and the number of spores in the contaminated pouches (the likely concentration). The prevalence after thermal processing was estimated to be 11 and 49% for psychrotrophic and mesophilic strains, respectively. In the positive pouches, the bacterial concentration (considering psychrotrophic and mesophilic strains combined) was estimated to be 30 CFU/g (95th percentile). Such a probabilistic approach seems promising to help in (i) optimizing heat processes, (ii) identifying which key factor(s) to control, and (iii) providing information for subsequent assessment of B. cereus resuscitation and growth. PMID: 16416909 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Educational CampsThe News Journal, DE - Feb 6, 2006... 4.


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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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A national survey of air medical infectious disease


A national survey of air medical infectious disease control practices.
Related Articles A national survey of air medical infectious disease control practices. Air Med J. 2000 Jan-Mar;19(1):8-12 Authors: Corriere C, Zarro C, Connelly PE, Tortella BJ, Lavery RF INTRODUCTION: Caring for an infectious patient in the air medical environment presents a special challenge to all air crew members (ACMs) involved. The purpose of this study was to survey the infectious disease control practices of air medical programs (AMPs) that are members of the Association of Air Medical Services. METHODS: A structured telephone survey was designed to gather data. Using one interviewer (an undergraduate student) with no knowledge of the study's goal minimized experimental bias. AMPs from 151 geographically selected areas were called between June and August 1996. Only the programs' chief flight nurses (CFNs) were targeted as respondents. RESULTS: The response rate was 91% (138 of 151). Although no program refused to participate, 13 CFNs were unavailable to be interviewed. Mission profile was 32% scene and 68% interhospital with an annual average of 950 patient transports per program. Transport type was 61% rotor-wing aircraft, 17% fixed-wing, and 22% both. Flight physicals for ACMs were required by 57% of the AMPs. Pre-employment screenings for rubella, tuberculosis (TB), and varicella were noted. Interestingly, 17% of the AMPs reported pre-employment HIV testing. Immunization was mandated by 57% of AMPs, including hepatitis B virus, measles, rubella, and tetanus. Nine percent of the respondents refused to accept a transport with specific contagious conditions, primarily TB. A formal decontamination policy was in effect at 88% of the AMPs, and OSHA-approved filter masks were available at 70%. Pathogen exposure reporting was required by 97%. CONCLUSION: A current, comprehensive infection control program, continuing education, and 100% compliance with standard precautions will help reduce the possibility of accidental exposures. These strategies to reduce transmission also can be extended during training sessions to the prehospital and hospital personnel with whom the air medical program serves. PMID: 11067238 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Judge Says Government Misled Public on 9/11 Air


Judge Says Government Misled Public on 9/11 Air Quality 
Crosswalk.com - Feb 06 1:53 AM
(CNSNews.com) - A federal judge has lashed out at former Environmental Protection Agency leader Christine Todd Whitman for telling people the air was safe to breathe in lower Manhattan immediately after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Save to My Web

Raytheon needs zoning variance 
Range News - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
A meeting between a Raytheon Missiles representative and several North Fort Grant-area property owners is set for Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6 p.m., at 8630 N. Fort Grant Road.Save to My Web

Apple Sued over iPod Hearing Loss Claims 
DesignTechnica - Feb 02 11:37 AM
Yes, you heard right: a Louisiana man has filed suit against Apple Computer, complaining iPods have a defective design which leads to hearing loss.Save to My Web

Boone: Few problems with proposed gun range 
Watauga Democrat - Feb 03 5:38 AM
A proposed extension of the multi-family development moratorium headlines the agenda for the town of Boone winter quarter public hearing.Save to My Web

OSHA Bill to be proclaimed 
Trinidad Express - Feb 03 7:52 PM
THE Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill (OSHA) crossed its final hurdle in Parliament yesterday and is expected to be proclaimed in a few days by President George Maxwell Richards.Save to My Web

E Med Future Announces Partnership Between Devon Medical Supplies and Its Primary Distributor 
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 08 9:38 AM
COLUMBUS, Ohio----Feb. 8, 2006--E Med Future, Inc. , manufacturer of NeedleZap , announced today that their primary distributor Safe Medical Solutions, LLC, has signed an agreement with Devon Medical Supplies to launch a nationwide co-marketing effort of cost effective safety medical products.Save to My Web

Hospital scalding citations settled 
Pioneer Press - Feb 07 3:45 AM
BRIEFING: ST. PAUL Regions Hospital and state workplace safety officials have reached a settlement over hazardous equipment that fatally scalded an employee of the St. Paul hospital.Save to My Web

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Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Unveils Budget for FY 2007; Announces JobTraining Innovations and More Resources for  
[Press Release] U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News - Feb 06 11:35 AM
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today outlined the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 Labor Department budget, which provides added resources for enforcement and compliance assistance to protect workers' health, safety, pay and benefits; and for updating key economic data. The budget also proposes new job training reforms to make federal- state training programs more flexible and Save to My Web
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February 07, 2006

OSHA Offers New Online HAZWOPER Guidance DocumentHomeland Response, OH -


OSHA Offers New Online HAZWOPER Guidance Document
Homeland Response, OH - Jan 9, 2006... The OSHA guide provides an overview of the conditions in which a ... of HAZWOPER to Worksite Response and Cleanup Activities" and "Employee Training for Worksite ...

WORKERS' COMP BOARD & OSHA FORM ALLIANCE FOR WORKER SAFETY
Empire Information Services, Inc. (press release), NY - Jan 25, 2006... Under the new agreement, the WCB and OSHA will work together to achieve training and education goals including developing programs to help employers identify ...

Gateway invites roads scholars
Cincinnati Enquirer, OH - Jan 28, 2006... as basic surveying, OSHA safety practices, employability skills and computer basics. Participants who complete the program will earn nine training component ...

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Computer literacy study: report of qualitative findings. Related


Computer literacy study: report of qualitative findings.
Related Articles Computer literacy study: report of qualitative findings. J Prof Nurs. 2006 Jan-Feb;22(1):52-9 Authors: McNeil BJ, Elfrink V, Beyea SC, Pierce ST, Bickford CJ Computer literacy and information literacy are critical to the future of nursing. The very nature of health care is being transformed in response to environmental drivers such as the demands for cost-effective delivery of high quality services and enhanced patient safety. Facilitating the quality transformation depends on strategic changes such as implementing evidence-based practice (), promoting outcome research (), initiating interdisciplinary care coordination [Zwarenstein, M., Bryant, W. (2004). Interventions to promote collaboration between nurses and doctors. The Cochrane Library(I)], and implementing electronic health records (). Information management serves as a central premise of each of these strategies and is an essential tool to facilitate change. This report of the analysis of qualitative data from a national online survey of baccalaureate nursing education programs describes the current level of integration of the computer literacy and information literacy skills and competencies of nursing faculty, clinicians, and students in the United States. The outcomes of the study are important to guide curriculum development in meeting the changing health care environmental demands for quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety. PMID: 16459289 [PubMed - in process]

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Periyar, Pampa River Authorities to be constituted  Kaumundi


Periyar, Pampa River Authorities to be constituted 
Kaumundi Online - Feb 06 9:34 AM
: The state government will constitute a River Authority for the protection of Periyar River, Water Resources Minister Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan told the state Assembly on Monday.Save to My Web

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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Ambient noise levels in mobile audiometric testing facilities:


Ambient noise levels in mobile audiometric testing facilities: compliance with industry standards.
Related Articles Ambient noise levels in mobile audiometric testing facilities: compliance with industry standards. AAOHN J. 1999 Apr;47(4):163-7 Authors: Lankford JE, Perrone DC, Thunder TD Excessive ambient noise levels in audiometric test booths may elevate and therefore invalidate hearing thresholds of employees included in a hearing conservation program. This study was conducted to determine if a sample of mobile test vans and trailers operating in the Midwest met the 1983 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) maximum permissible ambient noise levels (MPANLs), the MPANLs in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) S3.1-1991, and the suggested National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) values. Ambient noise levels were measured in 13 audiometric test booths contained in 12 different industrial mobile test vans and trailers operating in the Midwest. Results indicated that all 13 (100%) of the industrial mobile test vans and trailers evaluated complied with 1983 OSHA permissible levels and the NHCA 1996 recommended levels. With regard to the 1991 ANSI MPANLs, 5 (38%) of the 13 booths were in compliance at all frequencies. Those that failed did so at 125, 250, and 500 Hz. It appears that the NHCA levels need to be used for all hearing conservation programs with respect to compliance for noise levels in mobile audiometric test booths. PMID: 10418346 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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February 05, 2006

Smoking-ban deserves a vote by the peopleBaytown Sun


Smoking-ban deserves a vote by the people
Baytown Sun - Any conversation about the proposed smoking ban is sure to generate lots of disagreement. But it s probably safe to assume all sides would agree on two basic points. First: smoking is bad for us, and second: nobody likes the government telling us

Democracy In America - It's Spelled C-O-R-R-U-P-T-I-O-N
Uruk Net - The headlines are blaring daily about another big corruption scandal that has the makings of being the mother of them all - at least for a generation or so. We won't know how big until one well-connected influence peddling lobbyist under multiple


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Considerations for using a geographic information system to


Considerations for using a geographic information system to assess environmental supports for physical activity.
Related Articles Considerations for using a geographic information system to assess environmental supports for physical activity. Prev Chronic Dis. 2004 Oct;1(4):A20 Authors: Porter DE, Kirtland KA, Neet MJ, Williams JE, Ainsworth BE The use of a geographic information system (GIS) to study environmental supports for physical activity raises several issues, including acquisition and development, quality, and analysis. We recommend to public health professionals interested in using GIS that they investigate available data, plan for data development where none exists, ensure the availability of trained personnel and sufficient time, and consider issues such as data quality, analyses, and confidentiality. This article shares information about data-related issues that we encountered when using GIS to validate responses to a questionnaire about environmental supports for physical activity. PMID: 15670452 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Up Next  CBS News - Feb 02 8:04 AM Ed


Up Next 
CBS News - Feb 02 8:04 AM
Ed Bradley profiles Yankees superstar Derek Jeter, and has a revealing chat with Jeter's mom. See the report this Sunday on the 38th season premiere of 60 Minutes .Save to My Web

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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Respiratory protection--OSHA. Final rule; request for comment on


Respiratory protection--OSHA. Final rule; request for comment on paperwork requirements.
Related Articles Respiratory protection--OSHA. Final rule; request for comment on paperwork requirements. Fed Regist. 1998 Jan 8;63(5):1152-300 Authors: This final standard, which replaces the respiratory protection standards adopted by OSHA in 1971 (29 CFR 1910.134 and 29 CFR 1926.103), applies to general industry, construction, shipyard, longshoring, and marine terminal workplaces. The standard requires employers to establish or maintain a respiratory protection program to protect their respirator-wearing employees. The standard contains requirements for program administration; worksite-specific procedures; respiratory selection; employee training; fit testing; medical evaluation; respiratory use; respirator cleaning, maintenance, and repair; and other provisions. The final standard also simplifies respirator requirements for employers by deleting respiratory provisions in other OSHA health standards that duplicate those in the final standard and revising other respirator-related provisions to make them consistent. In addition, the standard addresses the use of respirators in Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) atmospheres, including interior structural firefighting. During interior structural firefighting (an IDLH atmosphere by definition), self-contained breathing apparatus is required, and two firefighters must be on standby to provide assistance or perform rescue when two firefighters are inside the burning building. Based on the record in this rulemaking and the Agency's own experience in enforcing its prior respiratory protection standards, OSHA has concluded that compliance with the final rule will assist employers in protecting the health of employees exposed in the course of their work to airborne contaminants, physical hazards, and biological agents, and that the standard is therefore necessary and appropriate. The final respiratory protection standard covers an estimated 5 million respirator wearers working in an estimated 1.3 million workplaces in the covered sectors. OSHA's benefits analysis predicts that the standard will prevent many deaths and illnesses among respirator-wearing employees every year by protecting them from exposure to acute and chronic health hazards. OSHA estimates that compliance with this standard will avert hundreds of deaths and thousands of illnesses annually. The annual costs of the standard are estimated to be $111 million, or an average of $22 per covered employee per year. PMID: 10177058 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Community health talks hit snag over workplace and


Community health talks hit snag over workplace and safety
BCGEU, Canada - Feb 3, 2006... The OSHA study highlighted the dangers faced by workers and backstopped a number of solutions advanced by the unions to make work sites safer, including risk ...

OSHA Nominee Pledges Outreach, Enforcement
Construction.com, New York - Feb 2, 2006... Foulke spoke mostly in generalities, saying that if he's confirmed, "injury, illness and fatality prevention will continue to be the top priority of OSHA....". ...

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February 02, 2006

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[Newer treatment of epilepsy--brain pacemakers and transcranial magnetic


[Newer treatment of epilepsy--brain pacemakers and transcranial magnetic stimulation]
Related Articles [Newer treatment of epilepsy--brain pacemakers and transcranial magnetic stimulation] Rinsho Shinkeigaku. 2005 Nov;45(11):928-30 Authors: Akamatsu N The antiepileptic medication and surgical treatment had brought many patients with epilepsy to be seizure free, however, one third of the patients continue to experience seizures. There has recently been an explosion of research into brain stimulation for treating these intractable epilepsy patients. This is largely due to the success of deep brain stimulation of movement disorders. The intelligent cardiac pacemakers also stimulated the neurosurgeons to utilize the implantable devices. In this paper, brain stimulations with vagus nerve stimulator (VNS), depth electrodes, subdural electrodes, external responsive neuro-stimulator, implantable brain stimulator and transcranial magnetic stimulator are reviewed. The VNS had been approved in Europe and United States for clinical use. The efficacy of the VNS has already proven by the controlled trials. Stimulation of the thalamus, subthalamic nucleus and hippocampus showed some efficacy in a small number of patients, however, large scale traials remains to be undertaken. External responsive neurostimulator has shown efficacy and safety to justify further studies with implantable brain stimulators. The multi-center cooperative study is ongoing in the US to examine the usefulness of the implantable stimulator. Animal studies showed efficacy of the transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment and prevention of the seizures and status epilepticus. PMID: 16447765 [PubMed - in process]

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EMS training covers forensic evidence, infection control, firesetter


EMS training covers forensic evidence, infection control, firesetter
Journal Pilot - Hancock County EMS, fire and law enforcement personnel received an eyeful in the last presentation of the 7th Annual Hancock County EMS Conference Saturday at the Joseph Smith Academy in Nauvoo. Mitra Kalelkar, MD, the assistant medical director of

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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Massive Waste Incinerator Planned for Central MassachusettsBoston IMC


Massive Waste Incinerator Planned for Central Massachusetts
Boston IMC - A massive incinerator that would burn construction and demoliton debris and pallets is planned for Barre, MA. In the proposal for an incinerator in Athens, ME, by this company, the debris that would be allowed to be burned includes treated and

Drugs, missiles in Sadiq's water tank
Trinidad Express - Opposition Chief Whip Ganga Singh yesterday called the names of two PNM officials and one former top member of the Jamaat-al-Muslimeen in an alleged plot to destroy former UNC San Fernando West MP Sadiq Baksh. But within minutes, House Speaker Barry

Abdulah: FITUN never agreed to OSHA changes
Trinidad Express - THE Federation of Independent Trade Unions and NGOs (FITUN) never agreed with government for the proposed amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). According to FITUN's president David Abdulah, FITUN never had an opportunity to

Kansas City Chiefs Hard Hat
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Companies fined $22,500 in Jonesboro mall worker's death
WALB 10 - JONESBORO, Ark. Three companies, two based in Georgia, have been cited for safety violations and fined a total of 22-thousand, 500 dollars in the death of a worker after he fell from a lift at an Arkansas shopping mall. According to OSHA records

Update: Worker killed in accident at construction site
WVEC - A man was killed at this construction site in Va. Beach. A construction worker was killed Friday afternoon while working in Va. Beach. The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of Potters Road, which is government property and off the

Local postal facility earns OSHA s highest safety award
Plainsman - Dakota Central Processing and Distribution facility, which processes mail for Huron and the surrounding area, became the first postal facility in the Dakota District to receive star status from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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February 01, 2006

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Research strategies for safety evaluation of nanomaterials, part


Research strategies for safety evaluation of nanomaterials, part IV: risk assessment of nanoparticles.
Related Articles Research strategies for safety evaluation of nanomaterials, part IV: risk assessment of nanoparticles. Toxicol Sci. 2006 Jan;89(1):42-50 Authors: Tsuji JS, Maynard AD, Howard PC, James JT, Lam CW, Warheit DB, Santamaria AB Nanoparticles are small-scale substances (<100 nm) with unique properties and, thus, complex exposure and health risk implications. This symposium review summarizes recent findings in exposure and toxicity of nanoparticles and their application for assessing human health risks. Characterization of airborne particles indicates that exposures will depend on particle behavior (e.g., disperse or aggregate) and that accurate, portable, and cost-effective measurement techniques are essential for understanding exposure. Under many conditions, dermal penetration of nanoparticles may be limited for consumer products such as sunscreens, although additional studies are needed on potential photooxidation products, experimental methods, and the effect of skin condition on penetration. Carbon nanotubes apparently have greater pulmonary toxicity (inflammation, granuloma) in mice than fine-scale carbon graphite, and their metal content may affect toxicity. Studies on TiO2 and quartz illustrate the complex relationship between toxicity and particle characteristics, including surface coatings, which make generalizations (e.g., smaller particles are always more toxic) incorrect for some substances. These recent toxicity and exposure data, combined with therapeutic and other related literature, are beginning to shape risk assessments that will be used to regulate the use of nanomaterials in consumer products. PMID: 16177233 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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MCLA s Green Living Seminar toiBerkshires.com, MA - 9 hours ago...


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iBerkshires.com, MA - 9 hours ago... of air leakage, HVAC systems, combustion safety, indoor air ... in combination with larger scale environmental efforts. ... For more information, contact Elena Traister ...

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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Recent OSHA interpretations and compliance information. Related Articles


Recent OSHA interpretations and compliance information.
Related Articles Recent OSHA interpretations and compliance information. Colo Med. 1994 Mar;91(3):107 Authors: PMID: 8039341 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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California Court of Appeal Affirms That Certain Types


California Court of Appeal Affirms That Certain Types of Public Contributions Do Not Make Development a "Public Work" Under Former Version of Statute
Greystone Homes, Inc. v. Cake37 Cal. Rptr. 3d 183 (2005) The California Court of Appeal recently affirmed a 2004 Supreme Court decision that impacts when prevailing wages need to be paid on projects where the contract was signed before January...

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