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Video Comparison Page for OSHA Awareness Level --> Emergency Training


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Have you been sexually harassed in school? What female high school students regard as harassment.


Have you been sexually harassed in school? What female high school students regard as harassment.
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Have you been sexually harassed in school? What female high school students regard as harassment.

Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2005 Oct-Dec;17(4):391-406

Authors: Witkowska E, Gillander G din K

The aim of the study was to explore what behaviors experienced from peers and school staff at school are acknowledged as sexual harassment, and perceived as problematic, by female high school students, and what other factors may be relevant. Analyses were performed of responses (to 540 questionnaires) in an anonymous self-report mail survey from a random sample of female Swedish high-school students (59% response rate). Exposure to relevant behaviors, of varying levels of severity, alone, does not explain the acknowledgment of harassment. Many students were subjected to many of the potentially offensive behaviors without labeling them as sexual harassment, despite the fact that they saw many of them as problematic. Further, viewing the relevant behaviors as problems in one's school did not necessarily lead to acknowledging that sexual harassment in general was a problem. However, the behaviors seen as problems were less likely to be dismissed as sexual harassment than personal experiences. This was especially true of the most common behaviors, namely verbal ones. The results demonstrate female students' reluctance to label incidents as sexual harassment, despite the fact that actual behaviors are perceived as environmental problems. Potentially offensive sex-related behaviors become normalized in the school environment and are difficult to address, when little support is provided by schools.

PMID: 16445077 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]



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China to spend $1.2bn on cleaning polluted river


China to spend $1.2bn on cleaning polluted river
Financial Times - Beijing said on Thursday it would commit Rmb10bn ($1.2bn) towards cleaning up last year s chemical spill in the northeastern Songhua River, one of the worst environmental disasters in China since the founding of the communist state in 1949. The

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Identification of Ah receptor agonists in sediment of Meiliang Bay, Taihu Lake, China.


Identification of Ah receptor agonists in sediment of Meiliang Bay, Taihu Lake, China.

Identification of Ah receptor agonists in sediment of Meiliang Bay, Taihu Lake, China.

Environ Sci Technol. 2006 Mar 1;40(5):1415-9

Authors: Qiao M, Chen Y, Zhang Q, Huang S, Mei M, Wang C, Wang Z

Deterioration of ecosystem and water quality in Taihu Lake, the third largest freshwater lake in China, is of great concern in China. However, most evaluations on water and sediment were carried out by chemical analysis, which could hardly gain information on the risk stressors affecting the system. Sediment samples from Meiliang Bay, Taihu Lake were assayed for AhR-mediated EROD induction using a rat hepatoma cell line (H4IIE). The known AhR agonists including PCDD/Fs, PCBs, and PAHs were analyzed by instruments. The cause-effect relationship between the observed EROD activity and chemical concentrations of AhR agonists and their dose-effect relationship were examined. Our results showed that sediment extracts could induce significant AhR effects, and the chemical-derived TCDD equivalents (TEQ(cal)) were significantly correlated to bioassay-derived TCDD equivalents (TEQ(bio)) (R = 0.85, p < 0.01). Among different contributors, PAHs could account for 70-93% and PCDD/Fs could contribute less than 30% of TEQ(cal). PCBs exhibited almost no contribution. Therefore, integration of EROD bioassay and chemical analysis provided an effective way for identifying the potential risk stressors. Underthis circumstance, a quantitative dose--effect relationship between TEQ(PAH) and EROD activity could be established, suggesting that the observed AhR effect was mostly derived from PAHs. The implication is that the EROD assay and the identified risk stressors (PAHs) may be used in lieu of detailed environmental analysis to follow the progression of a remediation strategy.

PMID: 16568750 [PubMed - in process]



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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.

Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible.

PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]



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Selected science: an industry campaign to undermine an OSHA hexavalent chromium standard.


Selected science: an industry campaign to undermine an OSHA hexavalent chromium standard.
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Selected science: an industry campaign to undermine an OSHA hexavalent chromium standard.

Environ Health. 2006;5:5

Authors: Michaels D, Monforton C, Lurie P

While exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) has been associated with increased lung cancer risk for more than 50 years, the chemical is not currently regulated by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on the basis of its carcinogenicity. The agency was petitioned in 1993 and sued in 1997 and 2002 to lower the workplace Cr(VI) exposure limit, resulting in a court order to issue a final standard by February 2006. Faced with the threat of stronger regulation, the chromium industry initiated an effort to challenge the scientific evidence supporting a more protective standard. This effort included the use of "product defense" consultants to conduct post hoc analyses of a publicly-funded study to challenge results viewed unfavorably by the industry. The industry also commissioned a study of the mortality experience of workers at four low-exposure chromium plants, but did not make the results available to OSHA in a timely manner, despite multiple agency requests for precisely these sorts of data. The commissioned study found a statistically significant elevation in lung cancer risk among Cr(VI)-exposed workers at levels far below the current standard. This finding changed when the multi-plant cohort was divided into two statistically underpowered components and then published separately. The findings of the first paper published have been used by the chromium industry to attempt to slow OSHA's standard setting process. The second paper was withheld from OSHA until it was accepted for publication in a scientific journal, after the rulemaking record had closed. Studies funded by private sponsors that seek to influence public regulatory proceedings should be subject to the same access and reporting provisions as those applied to publicly funded science. Parties in regulatory proceedings should be required to disclose whether the studies were performed by researchers who had the right to present their findings without the sponsor's consent or influence, and to certify that all relevant data have been submitted to the public record, whether published or not.

PMID: 16504102 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]



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Modeling thermal burns due to airbag deployment.


Modeling thermal burns due to airbag deployment.
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Modeling thermal burns due to airbag deployment.

Burns. 2005 Dec;31(8):977-80

Authors: Mercer GN, Sidhu HS

Automotive airbags are now a widely accepted safety measure designed to reduce morbidity associated with motor vehicle accidents. Their usage is increasing with multiple airbags (driver, passenger and side curtain) being fitted to many vehicles. However the deployment of airbags has been identified as causing injuries in some instances including minor burns. There are three mechanisms for thermal burns due to an airbag; contact with the hot expelled gases from the airbag, contact with the hot airbag itself and melting of clothing from either of these contacts. A mathematical model is used here to predict the likelihood and severity of the first two types of burns. It is shown that direct contact with high temperature exhaust gases venting from the airbag can indeed lead to burns and that burns from contacting the hot airbag material are possible but far less likely to occur.

PMID: 16274929 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]



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Identification of Ah receptor agonists in sediment of Meiliang Bay, Taihu Lake, China.


Identification of Ah receptor agonists in sediment of Meiliang Bay, Taihu Lake, China.

Identification of Ah receptor agonists in sediment of Meiliang Bay, Taihu Lake, China.

Environ Sci Technol. 2006 Mar 1;40(5):1415-9

Authors: Qiao M, Chen Y, Zhang Q, Huang S, Mei M, Wang C, Wang Z

Deterioration of ecosystem and water quality in Taihu Lake, the third largest freshwater lake in China, is of great concern in China. However, most evaluations on water and sediment were carried out by chemical analysis, which could hardly gain information on the risk stressors affecting the system. Sediment samples from Meiliang Bay, Taihu Lake were assayed for AhR-mediated EROD induction using a rat hepatoma cell line (H4IIE). The known AhR agonists including PCDD/Fs, PCBs, and PAHs were analyzed by instruments. The cause-effect relationship between the observed EROD activity and chemical concentrations of AhR agonists and their dose-effect relationship were examined. Our results showed that sediment extracts could induce significant AhR effects, and the chemical-derived TCDD equivalents (TEQ(cal)) were significantly correlated to bioassay-derived TCDD equivalents (TEQ(bio)) (R = 0.85, p < 0.01). Among different contributors, PAHs could account for 70-93% and PCDD/Fs could contribute less than 30% of TEQ(cal). PCBs exhibited almost no contribution. Therefore, integration of EROD bioassay and chemical analysis provided an effective way for identifying the potential risk stressors. Underthis circumstance, a quantitative dose--effect relationship between TEQ(PAH) and EROD activity could be established, suggesting that the observed AhR effect was mostly derived from PAHs. The implication is that the EROD assay and the identified risk stressors (PAHs) may be used in lieu of detailed environmental analysis to follow the progression of a remediation strategy.

PMID: 16568750 [PubMed - in process]



Posted by blogposter at 04:32 PM |

Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.

Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385

Authors:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible.

PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]



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March 27, 2006

OSHA Cites Alabama Company and Proposes $210,000 in Penalties ...


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Low-density Lipoprotein Apheresis Therapy With a Direct Hemoperfusion Column: A Japanese Multicenter Clinical Trial.


Low-density Lipoprotein Apheresis Therapy With a Direct Hemoperfusion Column: A Japanese Multicenter Clinical Trial.
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Low-density Lipoprotein Apheresis Therapy With a Direct Hemoperfusion Column: A Japanese Multicenter Clinical Trial.

Ther Apher Dial. 2006 Feb;10(1):32-41

Authors: Tasaki H, Yamashita K, Saito Y, Bujo H, Daida H, Mabuchi H, Tominaga Y, Matsuzaki M, Fukunari K, Nakazawa R, Tsuji M, Kawade Y, Yamamoto S, Ueda Y, Takayama K

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) apheresis has been applied to patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) with coronary artery disease (CAD). To examine the efficacy and safety of a new type of LDL adsorption column (KLD01, Kaneka, Osaka, Japan), which deals with whole blood without separating plasma, the new system was evaluated in a multicenter trial. The present study included 33 FH patients with CAD (24 males, 9 females, 57 +/- 13 years) who were treated five times with a mean interval of 2.12 +/- 0.60 weeks between treatments. We studied the removal efficacies for serum LDL cholesterol, Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) and triglyceride, the times for the preparation of the system and for treatment, symptoms, and the biochemical data. The scheduled treatments were completed by 31 patients. Serum levels of LDL cholesterol, Lp(a) and triglycerides were all significantly reduced with KLD01; 61.5 +/- 6.2%, 72.4 +/- 5.9% and 69.5 +/- 9.7%, respectively. The times for both setting up the column system (26 +/- 7 min) and treatment (138 +/- 20 min) were shorter with KLD01 than conventional methods. Adverse reactions occurred in eight cases (17 episodes), but the patients fully recovered immediately after each apheresis therapy session. We conclude that the new type of LDL adsorption column, one that deals with whole blood, is a promising apheresis therapy for FH patients in view of its efficacy, reduced time for treatment, and safety.

PMID: 16556134 [PubMed - in process]



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Genencor International Launches Revolutionary Enzyme Technology ...
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Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions.


Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions.
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Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions.

Water Res. 2006 Mar 8;

Authors: Bayard R, Chatain V, Gachet C, Troadec A, Gourdon R

Laboratory investigations were performed to estimate the potential mobility of arsenic (As) from a highly contaminated gold-mining soil under bio-oxidative aerobic conditions as a potential remediation process. The selected soil was sampled from a gold-mining site in the South of France. It contained 27700mgkg(-1) total As, with only 0.01% present under water-soluble forms. The nature of the immobilization mechanisms was identified by using complementary physical and chemical techniques. As was found to be strongly associated to iron (oxy)hydroxide solid phase by adsorption and/or co-precipitation. Determination of iron (Fe) and As mobility as a function of pH showed that the release of As was related with the dissolution of Fe (oxy)hydroxide at very low pH values. Bioleaching experiments were conducted with the objective to enhance the mobilization of As from the source material via biological oxidation of elemental sulfur (S degrees ) into sulfuric acid by autotrophic exogenous or indigenous bacteria naturally located in the soil (i.e. Acidithiobacillus species). Tests conducted at 30 degrees C in shaker flasks supplemented with S degrees resulted in very acidic (pH<1) and oxidative conditions (oxidation/reduction potential (ORP) around +800mV vs. NHE) and induced the extraction of up to 35% of As over 84 days of incubation. Under the experimental conditions of the study (batch experiments), As mobilization was strongly correlated to the dissolution of Fe solid phases. As mobilization was probably limited by the saturation of the liquid phase. Chimiolithotrophic exogenous population appeared to have a minor effect on As bioleaching. Endogenous populations were shown to rapidly develop their capacity to oxidize S degrees and mobilize As from the mining soil in the form of arsenate when elemental S degrees was supplemented. The use of microbial population adapted to high As concentrations reduced significantly the lag period to reach optimal pH/ORP conditions, and increased As extraction rate to a maximum of 41% within 70 days of incubation. However, As reprecipitation was subsequently observed, suggesting that the solution should be periodically replaced in order to optimize the process.

PMID: 16529789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]



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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.

Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385

Authors:

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible.

PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - in process]



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March 23, 2006

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Needle-stick epidemiology in Navy health care workers based


Needle-stick epidemiology in Navy health care workers based on INJTRAK reports (2001-2002).
Related Articles Needle-stick epidemiology in Navy health care workers based on INJTRAK reports (2001-2002). Mil Med. 2005 Dec;170(12):1034-6 Authors: Bowman W, Bohnker BK We provide a descriptive epidemiological analysis of needlestick injuries in Navy medical personnel from the Naval Safety Center database (INJTRAK) for a 1-year period (October 2001 through September 2002). The reports of needle sticks were reviewed on the basis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Injury and Illness Classification system for exposure code 3431 (N = 265). Most of the reported needle sticks occurred in men (60.8%) and were from personnel <30 years of age (73.8%). Hospital corpsmen represented the most common work group (57%). Fingers were the most commonly reported anatomical location (77%) for needle sticks. The information suggests several focus areas for reducing needle-stick injuries and improving training. The analysis also reinforces the importance of timely and accurate reporting of injuries related to medical apparatus to the Naval Safety Center. PMID: 16491943 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Whatever it Takes: In Pursuit of the Perfect


Whatever it Takes: In Pursuit of the Perfect 10 
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Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in


Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions.
Related Articles Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions. Water Res. 2006 Mar 8; Authors: Bayard R, Chatain V, Gachet C, Troadec A, Gourdon R Laboratory investigations were performed to estimate the potential mobility of arsenic (As) from a highly contaminated gold-mining soil under bio-oxidative aerobic conditions as a potential remediation process. The selected soil was sampled from a gold-mining site in the South of France. It contained 27700mgkg(-1) total As, with only 0.01% present under water-soluble forms. The nature of the immobilization mechanisms was identified by using complementary physical and chemical techniques. As was found to be strongly associated to iron (oxy)hydroxide solid phase by adsorption and/or co-precipitation. Determination of iron (Fe) and As mobility as a function of pH showed that the release of As was related with the dissolution of Fe (oxy)hydroxide at very low pH values. Bioleaching experiments were conducted with the objective to enhance the mobilization of As from the source material via biological oxidation of elemental sulfur (S degrees ) into sulfuric acid by autotrophic exogenous or indigenous bacteria naturally located in the soil (i.e. Acidithiobacillus species). Tests conducted at 30 degrees C in shaker flasks supplemented with S degrees resulted in very acidic (pH<1) and oxidative conditions (oxidation/reduction potential (ORP) around +800mV vs. NHE) and induced the extraction of up to 35% of As over 84 days of incubation. Under the experimental conditions of the study (batch experiments), As mobilization was strongly correlated to the dissolution of Fe solid phases. As mobilization was probably limited by the saturation of the liquid phase. Chimiolithotrophic exogenous population appeared to have a minor effect on As bioleaching. Endogenous populations were shown to rapidly develop their capacity to oxidize S degrees and mobilize As from the mining soil in the form of arsenate when elemental S degrees was supplemented. The use of microbial population adapted to high As concentrations reduced significantly the lag period to reach optimal pH/ORP conditions, and increased As extraction rate to a maximum of 41% within 70 days of incubation. However, As reprecipitation was subsequently observed, suggesting that the solution should be periodically replaced in order to optimize the process. PMID: 16529789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Related


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
Related Articles Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385 Authors: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible. PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - in process]

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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Related


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
Related Articles Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385 Authors: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible. PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - in process]

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Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in


Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions.
Related Articles Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions. Water Res. 2006 Mar 8; Authors: Bayard R, Chatain V, Gachet C, Troadec A, Gourdon R Laboratory investigations were performed to estimate the potential mobility of arsenic (As) from a highly contaminated gold-mining soil under bio-oxidative aerobic conditions as a potential remediation process. The selected soil was sampled from a gold-mining site in the South of France. It contained 27700mgkg(-1) total As, with only 0.01% present under water-soluble forms. The nature of the immobilization mechanisms was identified by using complementary physical and chemical techniques. As was found to be strongly associated to iron (oxy)hydroxide solid phase by adsorption and/or co-precipitation. Determination of iron (Fe) and As mobility as a function of pH showed that the release of As was related with the dissolution of Fe (oxy)hydroxide at very low pH values. Bioleaching experiments were conducted with the objective to enhance the mobilization of As from the source material via biological oxidation of elemental sulfur (S degrees ) into sulfuric acid by autotrophic exogenous or indigenous bacteria naturally located in the soil (i.e. Acidithiobacillus species). Tests conducted at 30 degrees C in shaker flasks supplemented with S degrees resulted in very acidic (pH<1) and oxidative conditions (oxidation/reduction potential (ORP) around +800mV vs. NHE) and induced the extraction of up to 35% of As over 84 days of incubation. Under the experimental conditions of the study (batch experiments), As mobilization was strongly correlated to the dissolution of Fe solid phases. As mobilization was probably limited by the saturation of the liquid phase. Chimiolithotrophic exogenous population appeared to have a minor effect on As bioleaching. Endogenous populations were shown to rapidly develop their capacity to oxidize S degrees and mobilize As from the mining soil in the form of arsenate when elemental S degrees was supplemented. The use of microbial population adapted to high As concentrations reduced significantly the lag period to reach optimal pH/ORP conditions, and increased As extraction rate to a maximum of 41% within 70 days of incubation. However, As reprecipitation was subsequently observed, suggesting that the solution should be periodically replaced in order to optimize the process. PMID: 16529789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Related


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
Related Articles Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385 Authors: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible. PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - in process]

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Firm expands
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March 21, 2006

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Improving the roles of rural women in health


Improving the roles of rural women in health and environmental issues.
Related Articles Improving the roles of rural women in health and environmental issues. Int J Environ Health Res. 2006 Apr;16(2):133-44 Authors: Metwally AM, Ibrahim NA, Saad A, Abu El-Ela MH Safe water supply, sanitation facilities and safe environments are the priorities of the communities in the villages of Upper Egypt. However, personal hygienic behaviors need improvement for substantial promotion of family health. This cannot be met without the full participation of women in their various roles in their communities. Accordingly, 375 females belonging to rural villages of Egypt (VHVs) volunteered to have a role in health and sanitation aspects and disseminate hygienic messages to their communities. The objective of this study was to assess and upgrade the levels of awareness, attitude and practice of VHVs towards environmental sanitation, sanitary housing, personal hygiene, safe water, food safety, sanitary sewage and refuse disposals. Implementation of environmental health education courses resulted in significant improvement of VHVs' awareness, attitude and practice towards the majority of the environmental topics that were addressed. Similar extensive courses are recommended for the promotion of environmental sanitation in other communities. PMID: 16546806 [PubMed - in process]

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Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in


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Related Articles Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions. Water Res. 2006 Mar 8; Authors: Bayard R, Chatain V, Gachet C, Troadec A, Gourdon R Laboratory investigations were performed to estimate the potential mobility of arsenic (As) from a highly contaminated gold-mining soil under bio-oxidative aerobic conditions as a potential remediation process. The selected soil was sampled from a gold-mining site in the South of France. It contained 27700mgkg(-1) total As, with only 0.01% present under water-soluble forms. The nature of the immobilization mechanisms was identified by using complementary physical and chemical techniques. As was found to be strongly associated to iron (oxy)hydroxide solid phase by adsorption and/or co-precipitation. Determination of iron (Fe) and As mobility as a function of pH showed that the release of As was related with the dissolution of Fe (oxy)hydroxide at very low pH values. Bioleaching experiments were conducted with the objective to enhance the mobilization of As from the source material via biological oxidation of elemental sulfur (S degrees ) into sulfuric acid by autotrophic exogenous or indigenous bacteria naturally located in the soil (i.e. Acidithiobacillus species). Tests conducted at 30 degrees C in shaker flasks supplemented with S degrees resulted in very acidic (pH<1) and oxidative conditions (oxidation/reduction potential (ORP) around +800mV vs. NHE) and induced the extraction of up to 35% of As over 84 days of incubation. Under the experimental conditions of the study (batch experiments), As mobilization was strongly correlated to the dissolution of Fe solid phases. As mobilization was probably limited by the saturation of the liquid phase. Chimiolithotrophic exogenous population appeared to have a minor effect on As bioleaching. Endogenous populations were shown to rapidly develop their capacity to oxidize S degrees and mobilize As from the mining soil in the form of arsenate when elemental S degrees was supplemented. The use of microbial population adapted to high As concentrations reduced significantly the lag period to reach optimal pH/ORP conditions, and increased As extraction rate to a maximum of 41% within 70 days of incubation. However, As reprecipitation was subsequently observed, suggesting that the solution should be periodically replaced in order to optimize the process. PMID: 16529789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Related


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
Related Articles Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385 Authors: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible. PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - in process]

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Awarding cards for safety could backfire, unions fear 


Awarding cards for safety could backfire, unions fear 
The Hill - Feb 27 4:50 PM
The lead contractor of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) last week launched an employee incentive program in hopes of reducing worker injuries, but union officials say the initiative could lead to a more dangerous work environment.Save to My Web

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Improving the roles of rural women in health


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Related Articles Improving the roles of rural women in health and environmental issues. Int J Environ Health Res. 2006 Apr;16(2):133-44 Authors: Metwally AM, Ibrahim NA, Saad A, Abu El-Ela MH Safe water supply, sanitation facilities and safe environments are the priorities of the communities in the villages of Upper Egypt. However, personal hygienic behaviors need improvement for substantial promotion of family health. This cannot be met without the full participation of women in their various roles in their communities. Accordingly, 375 females belonging to rural villages of Egypt (VHVs) volunteered to have a role in health and sanitation aspects and disseminate hygienic messages to their communities. The objective of this study was to assess and upgrade the levels of awareness, attitude and practice of VHVs towards environmental sanitation, sanitary housing, personal hygiene, safe water, food safety, sanitary sewage and refuse disposals. Implementation of environmental health education courses resulted in significant improvement of VHVs' awareness, attitude and practice towards the majority of the environmental topics that were addressed. Similar extensive courses are recommended for the promotion of environmental sanitation in other communities. PMID: 16546806 [PubMed - in process]

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Training in hazardous waste, bioaerosols, and clandestine drug laboratory safety for law enforcement. Course information and schedule.

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Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in


Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions.
Related Articles Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions. Water Res. 2006 Mar 8; Authors: Bayard R, Chatain V, Gachet C, Troadec A, Gourdon R Laboratory investigations were performed to estimate the potential mobility of arsenic (As) from a highly contaminated gold-mining soil under bio-oxidative aerobic conditions as a potential remediation process. The selected soil was sampled from a gold-mining site in the South of France. It contained 27700mgkg(-1) total As, with only 0.01% present under water-soluble forms. The nature of the immobilization mechanisms was identified by using complementary physical and chemical techniques. As was found to be strongly associated to iron (oxy)hydroxide solid phase by adsorption and/or co-precipitation. Determination of iron (Fe) and As mobility as a function of pH showed that the release of As was related with the dissolution of Fe (oxy)hydroxide at very low pH values. Bioleaching experiments were conducted with the objective to enhance the mobilization of As from the source material via biological oxidation of elemental sulfur (S degrees ) into sulfuric acid by autotrophic exogenous or indigenous bacteria naturally located in the soil (i.e. Acidithiobacillus species). Tests conducted at 30 degrees C in shaker flasks supplemented with S degrees resulted in very acidic (pH<1) and oxidative conditions (oxidation/reduction potential (ORP) around +800mV vs. NHE) and induced the extraction of up to 35% of As over 84 days of incubation. Under the experimental conditions of the study (batch experiments), As mobilization was strongly correlated to the dissolution of Fe solid phases. As mobilization was probably limited by the saturation of the liquid phase. Chimiolithotrophic exogenous population appeared to have a minor effect on As bioleaching. Endogenous populations were shown to rapidly develop their capacity to oxidize S degrees and mobilize As from the mining soil in the form of arsenate when elemental S degrees was supplemented. The use of microbial population adapted to high As concentrations reduced significantly the lag period to reach optimal pH/ORP conditions, and increased As extraction rate to a maximum of 41% within 70 days of incubation. However, As reprecipitation was subsequently observed, suggesting that the solution should be periodically replaced in order to optimize the process. PMID: 16529789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Related


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
Related Articles Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385 Authors: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible. PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - in process]

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OSHA Citations Confirm Cognis Conditions UnsafePR Newswire (press


OSHA Citations Confirm Cognis Conditions Unsafe
PR Newswire (press release), NY - Mar 16, 2006... CINCINNATI, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified ...

Alstom settles with OSHA: Will pay around $100,000 in fines for ...
Hornell Evening Tribune, NY - 10 hours ago... It reportedly paid out about $100,000 for the crane violations and $6,000 for the others. The OSHA Web site, however, showed the case as open early today. ...

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Torcetrapib and atorvastatin: A novel combination therapy for


Torcetrapib and atorvastatin: A novel combination therapy for dyslipidemia.
Related Articles Torcetrapib and atorvastatin: A novel combination therapy for dyslipidemia. Drugs Today (Barc). 2006 Feb;42(2):95-102 Authors: Zareba G Epidemiological studies have identified both low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and high-density lipoproteins (HDL) as independent factors that modulate the risk of cardiovascular disease. Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) that lower LDL and triglyceride levels are widely used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. Recently, a new class of drugs, cholesterol ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibitors, which significantly raise HDL and lower LDL, has been developed. Torcetrapib, a CETP inhibitor, has been shown to be effective, safe and well tolerated when used in combination with atorvastatin therapy. Torcetrapib has been shown to increase HDL cholesterol levels by 46% when given alone and by 61% when given in combination with atorvastatin, as well as to decrease LDL cholesterol levels by more than that achieved by atorvastatin alone. When the dosage of torcetrapib was doubled (at maximum tolerated dose), HDL increased by over 100%. Combination therapy appeared safe and well tolerated. Large trials evaluating the efficacy and safety of torcetrapib in combination therapy with atorvastatin are now in progress in order to establish whether CETP inhibition in combined therapy with statins will reduce the risk for atherosclerosis. (c) 2006 Prous Science. All rights reserved. PMID: 16541186 [PubMed - in process]

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AmeriScan: March 3, 2006Environment News Service - WASHINGTON,


AmeriScan: March 3, 2006
Environment News Service - WASHINGTON, DC , March 3, 2006 (ENS) - More than 250,000 Americans Thursday formally petitioned the Bush administration to reinstate the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, seeking reversal of one of the administration's most controversial

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Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in


Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions.
Related Articles Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions. Water Res. 2006 Mar 8; Authors: Bayard R, Chatain V, Gachet C, Troadec A, Gourdon R Laboratory investigations were performed to estimate the potential mobility of arsenic (As) from a highly contaminated gold-mining soil under bio-oxidative aerobic conditions as a potential remediation process. The selected soil was sampled from a gold-mining site in the South of France. It contained 27700mgkg(-1) total As, with only 0.01% present under water-soluble forms. The nature of the immobilization mechanisms was identified by using complementary physical and chemical techniques. As was found to be strongly associated to iron (oxy)hydroxide solid phase by adsorption and/or co-precipitation. Determination of iron (Fe) and As mobility as a function of pH showed that the release of As was related with the dissolution of Fe (oxy)hydroxide at very low pH values. Bioleaching experiments were conducted with the objective to enhance the mobilization of As from the source material via biological oxidation of elemental sulfur (S degrees ) into sulfuric acid by autotrophic exogenous or indigenous bacteria naturally located in the soil (i.e. Acidithiobacillus species). Tests conducted at 30 degrees C in shaker flasks supplemented with S degrees resulted in very acidic (pH<1) and oxidative conditions (oxidation/reduction potential (ORP) around +800mV vs. NHE) and induced the extraction of up to 35% of As over 84 days of incubation. Under the experimental conditions of the study (batch experiments), As mobilization was strongly correlated to the dissolution of Fe solid phases. As mobilization was probably limited by the saturation of the liquid phase. Chimiolithotrophic exogenous population appeared to have a minor effect on As bioleaching. Endogenous populations were shown to rapidly develop their capacity to oxidize S degrees and mobilize As from the mining soil in the form of arsenate when elemental S degrees was supplemented. The use of microbial population adapted to high As concentrations reduced significantly the lag period to reach optimal pH/ORP conditions, and increased As extraction rate to a maximum of 41% within 70 days of incubation. However, As reprecipitation was subsequently observed, suggesting that the solution should be periodically replaced in order to optimize the process. PMID: 16529789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Related


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
Related Articles Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385 Authors: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible. PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - in process]

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More News  Scranton Times-Tribune - Mar 19 1:03 AM ACHIEVEMENTSSave


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OSHA Forms Alliance with Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association; Will Focus on Highway Work Zone Hazards 
[Press Release] U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 7:29 PM
Furthering the safety and health of workers in the concrete cutting industry is the goal of an Alliance signed today between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Concrete Sawing and Drilling Association (CSDA).Save to My Web

Tour The Times 
Carroll County Online - Mar 17 11:00 AM
Welcome to the Carroll County Times! The Carroll County Times is Carroll County's only local daily newspaper and has been serving Carroll County, Maryland since 1911.Save to My Web

GRPUC takes on governance issues 
Grand Rapids Herald-Review - Mar 18 9:35 PM
How long should a commissioner on the Grand Rapids Public Utilities Commission serve? What is its conflict of interest policy? Should the presidency of the commission be rotated?Save to My Web
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March 16, 2006

Backstory: Wide awake - counting chips  The Christian


Backstory: Wide awake - counting chips 
The Christian Science Monitor - Feb 16 2:39 PM
Home redecorating shouldn't be allowed before 9 a.m.Save to My Web

Consumer Health 
UPI - Mar 08 4:29 PM
WASHINGTON, March 8 (UPI) -- The nursery is freshly painted, the booties are bought, and now you're waiting for the bundle of joy to arrive. But what about the glass cleaner under the sink, or the cords dangling from the blinds?Save to My Web

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Analysis of nerve agents using capillary electrophoresis and


Analysis of nerve agents using capillary electrophoresis and laboratory-on-a-chip technology.
Related Articles Analysis of nerve agents using capillary electrophoresis and laboratory-on-a-chip technology. J Chromatogr A. 2006 Mar 10; Authors: Pumera M The nerve agents belong among the most toxic compounds produced by human kind. While they have been used very sporadically until now, typically in local conflicts or by local terrorists groups, the global increase in terrorist activity in the recent years has generated tremendous demand for innovative tools capable of detecting nerve agents. Fast, sensitive and reliable detection of nerve agents in the field is very important issue in present days. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) offers great possibilities for sensitive detection of these harmful compounds as well as incorporation in mobile laboratory and it proved to have capability to detect nerve agent breakdown products in real environmental samples. Laboratory-on-a-chip format offers great possibilities to create portable, field deployable, rapidly responding and potentially disposable device, allowing security forces to make the important decision regarding the safety of civilians. This article overviews the conventional capillary electrophoretic and laboratory-on-a-chip techniques for analysis of degradation products of G-type and V-type nerve agents. It discusses diverse strategies of detection of different nerve agents breakdown products, which are corresponding to their parental nerve agents. It also overviews possibilities and challenges for analysis of the real samples. PMID: 16530776 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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TRAINING: Environmental, Quality, Safety and Risk Management TrainingDescribes


TRAINING: Environmental, Quality, Safety and Risk Management Training
Describes offered courses in environmental law (U.S. federal and state, plus other countries in the Americas), quality management, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, ISO 14001, marine law and

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 TRAINING
ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING a primer Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 710 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 296-7449

Environmental Health & Safety CFR Training Requirements, 5th Edition
Environmental Health & Safety CFR Training Requirements, 5th Edition by Jay Collert, Editor - 2002 Softcover 450 pp. A one-stop reference to over

ENVIRO-SAFETY, INC. - Environmental & Safety Professionals HazMat
As business professionals, we know the importance of quality environmental and safety training for our employees. With OSHA, DOT, EPA, and other various governmental acronyms in our society, a

UOS_Environmental & Safety_Radiation Safety_Training Information
TRAINING INFO - Radiation Safety - Environmental & Safety To meet regulatory requirements, radioactive materials users who are new to

Environmental Health and Safety Training
HMTRI was established in 1987 by two Iowa community colleges that have long been active in environmental health and safety education and training

Safety-Kleen: Environmental Health and Safety
to which the organization subscribes; Communication and training of all employees regarding their obligation with respect to this policy; Continual improvement of Safety-Kleen s Environmental

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ETC Compliance Solutions, Hazwoper, ETC, Hazmat, Asbestos, DOT, OSHA
Describes regularly offerings of a wide range of open enrollment compliance training courses as required by U.S. OSHA, EPA, RCRA, MSHA, DOT, rules and regulations. Tucson, Arizona.

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Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in


Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions.
Related Articles Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions. Water Res. 2006 Mar 8; Authors: Bayard R, Chatain V, Gachet C, Troadec A, Gourdon R Laboratory investigations were performed to estimate the potential mobility of arsenic (As) from a highly contaminated gold-mining soil under bio-oxidative aerobic conditions as a potential remediation process. The selected soil was sampled from a gold-mining site in the South of France. It contained 27700mgkg(-1) total As, with only 0.01% present under water-soluble forms. The nature of the immobilization mechanisms was identified by using complementary physical and chemical techniques. As was found to be strongly associated to iron (oxy)hydroxide solid phase by adsorption and/or co-precipitation. Determination of iron (Fe) and As mobility as a function of pH showed that the release of As was related with the dissolution of Fe (oxy)hydroxide at very low pH values. Bioleaching experiments were conducted with the objective to enhance the mobilization of As from the source material via biological oxidation of elemental sulfur (S degrees ) into sulfuric acid by autotrophic exogenous or indigenous bacteria naturally located in the soil (i.e. Acidithiobacillus species). Tests conducted at 30 degrees C in shaker flasks supplemented with S degrees resulted in very acidic (pH<1) and oxidative conditions (oxidation/reduction potential (ORP) around +800mV vs. NHE) and induced the extraction of up to 35% of As over 84 days of incubation. Under the experimental conditions of the study (batch experiments), As mobilization was strongly correlated to the dissolution of Fe solid phases. As mobilization was probably limited by the saturation of the liquid phase. Chimiolithotrophic exogenous population appeared to have a minor effect on As bioleaching. Endogenous populations were shown to rapidly develop their capacity to oxidize S degrees and mobilize As from the mining soil in the form of arsenate when elemental S degrees was supplemented. The use of microbial population adapted to high As concentrations reduced significantly the lag period to reach optimal pH/ORP conditions, and increased As extraction rate to a maximum of 41% within 70 days of incubation. However, As reprecipitation was subsequently observed, suggesting that the solution should be periodically replaced in order to optimize the process. PMID: 16529789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Related


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
Related Articles Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385 Authors: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible. PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - in process]

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Motley Rice LLC Files Suit against Hilton Hotels


Motley Rice LLC Files Suit against Hilton Hotels in Connection with Hotel Bombing in Egypt 
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 15 7:18 AM
MT. PLEASANT, S.C.----March 15, 2006--One of the largest plaintiffs' litigation firms in the U.S., Motley Rice LLC, today announced that it has filed suit against Hilton International Company, Hilton Hotels Corporation and Hilton Group PLC, on behalf of several victims of a terrorist bombing that took place in the Hilton Hotel in Taba City, Egypt on October 7, 2004.Save to My Web

Building Resilience in Organisations Event 
Online Recruitment - Mar 15 1:29 AM
Building resilience into work- and life-stress will be the subject of a Master Class run by ConsultingTools next month at the Window in Islington, London. The event will provide an opportunity for individuals to help gain insight and manage daily work/life stress personally and for others.Save to My Web

Bonso Electronics Expands International Certification To Include Quality, Environment, Health and Safety 
FinanzNachrichten - Mar 13 5:40 AM
HONG KONG, March 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bonso Electronics International ( Nachrichten ), Inc. a designer and manufacturer of sensor based and communications products, today announced that the factory operations in Shenzhen, China have expanded their international certification according to the internationally recognized Environmental Management Standard known as ISO 14001 and the Save to My Web

Aber Diamond Corporation 2006 financial report 
FinanzNachrichten - Mar 14 6:52 PM
Aber's net earnings for the year were $81.3 million with earnings per share of $1.40 (cash earnings per share of $3.57(1)) as compared to net earnings of $53.1 million and earnings per share of $0.92 (cash earnings per share of $2.96(1)) for the prior year.Save to My Web

Report: Time to get tough on toxins 
Oroville Mercury-Register - Mar 14 3:58 AM
California faces costly health and environmental problems that will put it at a disadvantage in the global economy unless it regulates the use of toxic chemicals, according to a report being released today to the state Legislature.Save to My Web

HSE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OUTLINES THE NEW CHALLENGES OF REGULATING BRITISH INDUSTRY 
Government News Network - Mar 13 9:09 AM
The Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Geoffrey Podger, in a speech, today at the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) conference, has set out the challenges facing a modern regulator.Save to My Web

Building partners promote safety 
Daily Record - Mar 12 1:06 AM
PARSIPPANY -- A partnership between the general contractor at the new Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, the state department of labor, local unions and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been formed to promote workplace safety during construction.Save to My Web

Local News 
Appeal-Democrat - Mar 15 12:49 AM
The Olivehurst Public Utility District has been fined nearly $4,800 for violations at its wastewater treatment plant that occurred during an inspection in January and February.Save to My Web

Mar 13 
Brisbane Courier Mail - Mar 14 5:36 PM
Subject: Plan to end city gridlock From: Austin Lund Comment: How can numbers on traffic loads be quoted when the toll for the tunnel has not been decided upon? Above ground airport links such as in Melbourne cost a fair amount. How much is a below ground tunnel going to cost?Save to My Web
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March 15, 2006

Engineering:Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems:Production, Operation & Management


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Targeting interventions for ethnic minority and low-income populations.


Targeting interventions for ethnic minority and low-income populations.
Targeting interventions for ethnic minority and low-income populations. Future Child. 2006;16(1):187-207 Authors: Kumanyika S, Grier S Although rates of childhood obesity among the general population are alarmingly high, they are higher still in ethnic minority and low-income communities. The disparities pose a major challenge for policymakers and practitioners planning strategies for obesity prevention. In this article Shiriki Kumanyika and Sonya Grier summarize differences in childhood obesity prevalence by race and ethnicity and by socioeconomic status. They show how various environmental factors can have larger effects on disadvantaged and minority children than on their advantaged white peers-and thus contribute to disparities in obesity rates. The authors show, for example, that low-income and minority children watch more television than white, non-poor children and are potentially exposed to more commercials advertising high-calorie, low-nutrient food during an average hour of TV programming. They note that neighborhoods where low-income and minority children live typically have more fast-food restaurants and fewer vendors of healthful foods than do wealthier or predominantly white neighborhoods. They cite such obstacles to physical activity as unsafe streets, dilapidated parks, and lack of facilities. In the schools that low-income and minority children attend, however, they see opportunities to lead the way to effective obesity prevention. Finally, the authors examine several aspects of the home environment-breast-feeding, television viewing, and parental behaviors-that may contribute to childhood obesity but be amenable to change through targeted intervention. Kumanyika and Grier point out that policymakers aiming to prevent obesity can use many existing policy levers to reach ethnic minority and low-income children and families: Medicaid, the State Child Health Insurance Program, and federal nutrition "safety net" programs. Ultimately, winning the fight against childhood obesity in minority and low-income communities will depend on the nation's will to change the social and physical environments in which these communities exist. PMID: 16532664 [PubMed - in process]

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HSE to acquire industrial fire and safety services


HSE to acquire industrial fire and safety services company in ...
Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - 16 hours ago... equipment services, air quality monitoring and related training services. ... is an integrated supplier of industrial Health, Safety and Environmental services ...

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Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in


Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions.
Related Articles Mobilisation of arsenic from a mining soil in batch slurry experiments under bio-oxidative conditions. Water Res. 2006 Mar 8; Authors: Bayard R, Chatain V, Gachet C, Troadec A, Gourdon R Laboratory investigations were performed to estimate the potential mobility of arsenic (As) from a highly contaminated gold-mining soil under bio-oxidative aerobic conditions as a potential remediation process. The selected soil was sampled from a gold-mining site in the South of France. It contained 27700mgkg(-1) total As, with only 0.01% present under water-soluble forms. The nature of the immobilization mechanisms was identified by using complementary physical and chemical techniques. As was found to be strongly associated to iron (oxy)hydroxide solid phase by adsorption and/or co-precipitation. Determination of iron (Fe) and As mobility as a function of pH showed that the release of As was related with the dissolution of Fe (oxy)hydroxide at very low pH values. Bioleaching experiments were conducted with the objective to enhance the mobilization of As from the source material via biological oxidation of elemental sulfur (S degrees ) into sulfuric acid by autotrophic exogenous or indigenous bacteria naturally located in the soil (i.e. Acidithiobacillus species). Tests conducted at 30 degrees C in shaker flasks supplemented with S degrees resulted in very acidic (pH<1) and oxidative conditions (oxidation/reduction potential (ORP) around +800mV vs. NHE) and induced the extraction of up to 35% of As over 84 days of incubation. Under the experimental conditions of the study (batch experiments), As mobilization was strongly correlated to the dissolution of Fe solid phases. As mobilization was probably limited by the saturation of the liquid phase. Chimiolithotrophic exogenous population appeared to have a minor effect on As bioleaching. Endogenous populations were shown to rapidly develop their capacity to oxidize S degrees and mobilize As from the mining soil in the form of arsenate when elemental S degrees was supplemented. The use of microbial population adapted to high As concentrations reduced significantly the lag period to reach optimal pH/ORP conditions, and increased As extraction rate to a maximum of 41% within 70 days of incubation. However, As reprecipitation was subsequently observed, suggesting that the solution should be periodically replaced in order to optimize the process. PMID: 16529789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Related


Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule.
Related Articles Occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium. Final rule. Fed Regist. 2006 Feb 28;71(39):10099-385 Authors: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is amending the existing standard which limits occupational exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)). OSHA has determined based upon the best evidence currently available that at the current permissible exposure limit (PEL) for Cr(VI), workers face a significant risk to material impairment of their health. The evidence in the record for this rulemaking indicates that workers exposed to Cr(VI) are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The record also indicates that occupational exposure to Cr(VI) may result in asthma, and damage to the nasal epithelia and skin. The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air (5 [mu]g/cu m). This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air (1 mg/10 cu m, or 100 [mu]g/cu m) reported as CrO3, which is equivalent to a limit of 52 [mu]g/cu m as Cr(VI). The final rule also contains ancillary provisions for worker protection such as requirements for exposure determination, preferred exposure control methods, including a compliance alternative for a small sector for which the new PEL is infeasible, respiratory protection, protective clothing and equipment, hygiene areas and practices, medical surveillance, recordkeeping, and start-up dates that include four years for the implementation of engineering controls to meet the PEL. The final standard separately regulates general industry, construction, and shipyards in order to tailor requirements to the unique circumstances found in each of these sectors. The PEL established by this rule reduces the significant risk posed to workers by occupational exposure to Cr(VI) to the maximum extent that is technologically and economically feasible. PMID: 16528853 [PubMed - in process]

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Guidelines For Land Uses Near Military Installations To


Guidelines For Land Uses Near Military Installations To Be Issued Nov. 30
If you own property near a military installation, you may want to obtain a copy of the Advisory Planning Handbook soon to be issued by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR). Or, you can participate in one of...

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March 13, 2006

Benefits of OSHA Outreach Training ... cards in


Benefits of OSHA Outreach Training
... cards in addition to the instruction. The OSHA training card, easily carried in a wallet, verifies ... is deliberately not provided with training materials or audiovisuals that could be ...

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A chromogenic plating medium for the isolation and


A chromogenic plating medium for the isolation and identification of Enterobacter sakazakii from foods, food ingredients, and environmental sources.
Related Articles A chromogenic plating medium for the isolation and identification of Enterobacter sakazakii from foods, food ingredients, and environmental sources. J Food Prot. 2006 Feb;69(2):315-22 Authors: Restaino L, Frampton EW, Lionberg WC, Becker RJ A chromogenic agar, R&F Enterobacter sakazakii chromogenic plating medium (ESPM), was developed for isolating presumptive colonies of E. sakazakii from foods and environmental sources. ESPM contains two chromogenic substrates (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl-alpha-D-glucopyranoside and 5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl-beta-D-cellobioside), three sugars (sorbitol, D-arabitol, and adonitol), a pH indicator, and inhibitors (bile salts, vancomycin, and cefsulodin), which all contribute to its selectivity and differential properties. On ESPM, 79 pure culture strains of E. sakazakii (10 clinical isolates and others from food and environmental sources) yielded blue-black (three strains were blue-gray) raised colonies, 1 to 2 mm in diameter with and without halos after 24 h at 35 degrees C. Other enteric organisms plus Pseudomonas aeruginosa yielded white, yellow, green, or clear colonies with and without clear halos. Of these genera, only Shigella sonnei and one Pantoea strain produced blue-black to blue-gray colonies. ESPM was used to isolate E. sakazakii from a variety of foods: corn, wheat, and rice flours; powdered infant formula; dairy products (dried milk, whey, and caseinates); cereals; and environmental sources. Most false-positive results on ESPM were eliminated by observing acid production on either sucrose or melibiose after 6 h at 35 degrees C on a R&F E. sakazakii screening medium (ESSM) biplate. In an analysis of 240 samples, the number of samples positive for E. sakazakii by the ESPM-ESSM method and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration protocols (violet red bile glucose agar and tryptic soy agar) were 27 and 16, respectively, with sensitivity and specificity values of 100.0 and 96.9% versus 59.3 and 43.7%, respectively. These data support the fact that E. sakazakii confirmation should be based on more than one confirmation system. Both the API 20E and Biolog Microlog3 4.20 systems should be used for confirmation of E. sakazakii isolates. PMID: 16496571 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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The Environmental Training & Safety Home Page Environmental


The Environmental Training & Safety Home Page
Environmental Safety & Training: Home. Environmental Safety & Training provides comprehensive hazardous materials safety training, written programs and consulting services for your company and employees.

Welcome to EH&S
Extensive website containing health and safety information for Iowa State University ... Emergency Response Environmental Programs General Safety . Occupational Health Radiation Safety Training ... everything from fire safety to radiation safety. We offer a ...

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... of Maine are required to participate in Safety Training. Employees of the University include ... by the Director of Safety and Environmental Management. SEM. Supervisor Safety Training ...

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Corwin Environmental Consultants (CEC) specializes in OSHA, DOT and EPA health and safety compliance training and consulting regarding hazardous materials and hazardous waste. ... Determine handling, disposal, training, and reporting compliance issues ... develop required environmental, safety, and health plans. Identify employees requiring training under the ...

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What training should my employees take? The Supervisors Training and Training Guide can assist UM managers with the identification of environmental, health, and safety training requirements for personnel in their colleges or departments.

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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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Universal precautions: an update. Related Articles Universal precautions:


Universal precautions: an update.
Related Articles Universal precautions: an update. Heart Lung. 1994 Jul-Aug;23(4):352-8 Authors: Gershon RR, Karkashian C, Felknor S Universal precautions, the set of work practice recommendations designed to help minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, have been shown to be effective. However, lack of compliance with these recommendations has been well documented, both before and after the enactment of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Current issues, including occupationally acquired human immunodeficiency virus, percutaneous exposures and lack of compliance are discussed in this article. PMID: 7960863 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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The OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Manual and


The OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Manual and Kit
OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Manual. Policies, safety procedures, safety forms and job safety analysis. Buy It Here! $179 Health and Safety Manuals Online THE ALL-IN-ONE OSHA

Occupational Health & Safety - Pinchin Environmental
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2001-2002 Continuing Education Programs in Occupational Health and Safety. Includes links to program descriptions and registration information.

Occupational Health & Safety
the Occupational Health & Safety Team (OCT) Mission Statement "The mission of the Maricopa County Community College OSHA Compliance Team (OCT) is to provide education and

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March 12, 2006

Medicine:Internal Medicine:Infectious Disease:Communicable Diseases Search in Medicine:Internal Medicine:Infectious


Medicine:Internal Medicine:Infectious Disease:Communicable Diseases
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Identification and sequence analysis of hepatitis A virus


Identification and sequence analysis of hepatitis A virus detected in market and environmental bivalve molluscs.
Related Articles Identification and sequence analysis of hepatitis A virus detected in market and environmental bivalve molluscs. J Food Prot. 2006 Feb;69(2):449-52 Authors: Macaluso A, Petrinca A, Lanni L, Saccares S, Amiti S, Gabrieli R, Divizia M In Italy in 1998, hepatitis A virus (HAV) was responsible for an infectious disease transmitted by contaminated bivalve molluscs. To determine the presence of HAV in the bivalves collected during a 1-year follow-up study, hepatitis A RNA was extracted and amplified by a nested reverse transcriptase-PCR method overlapping the VP1/2A region. The HAV genome was detected in 24 (14.1%) of 170 samples: 19 clams (Tapes decussates and Tapes semidecussatus), 1 oyster (Crossostea gigas), and 4 mussels (Mytillus galloprovincialis). Eleven positive samples were collected from marketing areas, and 13 positive samples were collected from growing areas. Seventeen of the 24 positive samples had been taken from domestic products, and 7 had been imported. Sequence analysis showed the presence of genotypes IA and IB. Our results suggest significant presence of HAV in bivalves from both marketing (public consumption) and environmental (growing) areas. PMID: 16496593 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Case Western Reserve UniversityDEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL


Case Western Reserve University
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY Emergency Numbers Campus Security: 368-3333 Safety Services : 368-2907 Radiation Safety: 368

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The mission of the Medical College of Georgia Environmental Health and Safety Division (EH&S) is to provide environmental safety services to staff, patients, students 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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Universal precautions: an update. Related Articles Universal precautions:


Universal precautions: an update.
Related Articles Universal precautions: an update. Heart Lung. 1994 Jul-Aug;23(4):352-8 Authors: Gershon RR, Karkashian C, Felknor S Universal precautions, the set of work practice recommendations designed to help minimize occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, have been shown to be effective. However, lack of compliance with these recommendations has been well documented, both before and after the enactment of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. Current issues, including occupationally acquired human immunodeficiency virus, percutaneous exposures and lack of compliance are discussed in this article. PMID: 7960863 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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DOLWD - Occupational Safety and HealthThe Section enforces


DOLWD - Occupational Safety and Health
The Section enforces state occupational safety and health regulations. It also provides consultative services and training to public and private sector employers and employees related to safety and

Occupational Health & Safety
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OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Manual. Policies, safety procedures, safety forms and job safety analysis. Buy It Here! $179 Health and Safety Manuals Online THE ALL-IN-ONE OSHA

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March 10, 2006

Experts:WorkplaceaccidentsinevitableConnecticut Post, CT - Feb 24, 2006... "With the help


Experts:Workplaceaccidentsinevitable
Connecticut Post, CT - Feb 24, 2006... "With the help of volunteers, we have developed three training videos on safety." OSHA does not collect accident statistics specifically related to granite ...

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Construction Book Express Adds the 2006 International Building ...
PR Leap (press release), CA - Feb 27, 2006... state codes, the National Electrical Code, OSHA standards, and ... a leading source of code books, standards, videos, software, and training materials for ...


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Detection and frequency of VT1, VT2 and eaeA


Detection and frequency of VT1, VT2 and eaeA genes in Escherichia coli O157 and O157:H7 strains isolated from cattle, cattle carcasses and abattoir environment in Istanbul.
Related Articles Detection and frequency of VT1, VT2 and eaeA genes in Escherichia coli O157 and O157:H7 strains isolated from cattle, cattle carcasses and abattoir environment in Istanbul. Int J Food Microbiol. 2006 Feb 1;106(2):213-7 Authors: Yilmaz A, Gun H, Ugur M, Turan N, Yilmaz H The aim of this study was to detect VT1, VT2 and eaeA genes and to determine the frequency of these genes in Escherichia coli O157 and O157:H7 strains isolated from cattle, cattle carcasses and environmental samples of the 5 abattoirs located in Istanbul, Turkey. For this, the presence of VT1, VT2 and eaeA genes in 26 strains of E. coli O157:H7 and 6 strains of O157 was investigated by multiplex-PCR. The results have shown that eaeA gene was detected in all O157 and O157:H7 strains tested. Both VT2 and eaeA genes were detected in 4 (80%) of 5 strains of E. coli O157 and eaeA alone in 1 strain of O157. In 27 strains of O157:H7, 5 (18.5%) strains were found to be positive for VT1, VT2 and eaeA genes, 19 (70.3%) strains for both VT2 and eaeA and, 3 (11.1%) strains for only eaeA gene. Either VT1 alone or VT2 alone was not detected in any strains tested. eaeA gene alone in 2 strains, VT2-eaeA genes in 9 strains and VT1-VT2-eaeA genes in 2 strains were detected in 13 of E. coli O157:H7 strains isolated from cattle. eaeA alone in 1 strain, VT2-eaeA genes in 5 strains and VT1-VT2-eaeA genes in 2 strains were detected in 8 of E. coli O157:H7 strains isolated from carcasses. VT2-eaeA genes in 5 strains (isolated from hands, apron, knife and floor) and VT1-VT2-eaeA genes in 1 strain (isolated from knife) were also detected in 6 of E. coli O157:H7 strains isolated from environmental samples. This study reveals that most of the strains are found to be toxigenic and it is most likely that strains isolated from carcasses and abattoir environment originated from cattle feces. Therefore, HACCP systems are necessary from farm to table especially in the abattoirs to prevent contamination of meat and abattoir environment with intestinal content. PMID: 16307816 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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In Katrina's Wake. Related Articles In Katrina's Wake.


In Katrina's Wake.
Related Articles In Katrina's Wake. Environ Health Perspect. 2006 Jan;114(1):A32-9 Authors: Manuel J PMID: 16393645 [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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Factors associated with exposure in Occupational Safety and


Factors associated with exposure in Occupational Safety and Health Administration data.
Related Articles Factors associated with exposure in Occupational Safety and Health Administration data. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J. 1997 Mar;58(3):186-95 Authors: G mez MR This study investigated the possibility of making compliance data from the public and private sectors more amenable for multiple uses, by studying data from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections during 1979-1989. The potential association of five variables with mean and upper-end (in upper quartile) airborne exposures in similar exposure groups was investigated. The exposure groups reflected airborne exposures to lead in the battery manufacturing industry, to perchloroethylene among dry cleaners, and to iron oxide among welders in three metal fabrication industries. Variables examined were year, inspection type and scope, and size and union status of inspected establishments. Multiple linear regression and logistic regression models were used for the analyses. In small battery plants mean exposure levels were higher and the relative frequency of upper-end exposures (> 75th percentile) greater than in larger establishments. Evidence suggested a decline in mean lead exposures (5-9% per year). Neither type of inspection nor union status were associated with mean or upper-end levels of lead exposure, although the study's power to detect an association was sometimes modest. Some evidence showed that full scope inspections may be associated with higher mean exposures. Strong evidence showed a decline in mean perchloroethylene exposures among dry cleaners (7% per year), but no temporal trends for welder exposures to iron oxide. With few exceptions, the size, type, scope, and union variables were rarely associated with mean or upper-end exposure levels among dry cleaners or welders, although the power of the analyses to detect associations was at times modest. Results show that OSHA data is amenable to analysis that can provide valuable insights about workplace exposures. Several findings of the study are directly useful to the design of public policy. PMID: 9075309 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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OSHA releases jamboree report. Free Lance-Star - Contractors


OSHA releases jamboree report.
Free Lance-Star - Contractors with a now-defunct Virginia tent company said they never solicited help from four Boy Scout leaders electrocuted while setting up a large dining tent on the opening day of last summer's National Scout Jamboree, according to a report

20 people sent to hospital following ammonia leak in Harbour Grace, N
680 News - HARBOUR GRACE, N.L. (CP) - Twenty people were taken to hospital following an ammonia leak on a ship docked in Harbour Grace early Tuesday. Fire Chief Sonia Williams said they arrived on the scene just before 9:30 a.m. to find a number of workers in

Sago Mine set to reopen next week
Lexington Herald-Leader - MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration has finished its underground investigation at the Sago Mine where 12 men died in January and declared all but one area safe for workers to re-enter. Only the abandoned, sealed-off

New rehabilitation center to cost $3.4 million
McCook Daily Gazette - Community Hospital's plans to build the new Rehabilitation Center on the hospital campus are moving forward with groundbreaking in May despite a recent increase in construction costs. Original conceptual phase construction estimates for the center

College Pro still a fraud in the eyes of ex-employee
Minnesota Daily - have a few things to say about the Daily Readers Representative Molly Moker s Critical of College Pro column from Wednesay. I did read the original article and, if anything, was very grateful that someone was actually reporting on College

Smoking ban reduces hazards, not rights
Exponent - Liz Alpiger, in her recent column "Smoking ban would infringe on business owners' rights" (March 7), fails to address the real objective of the proposed smoking ban. The smoking ban is an effort to reduce the workplace hazards. It is hardly

Green Point stadium to develop entire Common as public park
Cape Argus - One of the two semi-final matches in the 2010 Soccer World Cup tournament will be played in a new, 68 000-seater African Renaissance Stadium that will rise on the Green Point Common over the next four years. But the massive R1.2 billion project will

Basic training vital for workers
New Straits Times - THE deaths of three contract workers of a maintenance company who were carrying out work at a chemical factory at the Prai Industrial Estate is a matter of great concern. Although the accident is being investigated by the authorities, the fact

Worker who fell from crane at CSU building dies
Dayton Daily News - WILBERFORCE | A 35-year-old Fairborn man who fell from a crane at a construction site at Central State University last week died Tuesday morning, Miami Valley Hospital officials said. Virologist Sabin gets stamp in his honor Jefferson schools

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March 09, 2006

Making your workplace safer Arizona Daily Star -


Making your workplace safer
Arizona Daily Star - When an employee is injured on the job because a safety guideline wasn't followed, government sanctions and fines are the last thing to worry about, said John Benz, a safety and workers' compensation consultant. The first is informing someone that a

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Current developments at IRSN on computational tools dedicated


Current developments at IRSN on computational tools dedicated to assessing doses for both internal and external exposure.
Related Articles Current developments at IRSN on computational tools dedicated to assessing doses for both internal and external exposure. Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2005;115(1-4):522-9 Authors: Aubineau-Lani ce I, de Carlan L, Clairand I, Lemosquet A, Chiavassa S, Pierrat N, Bardi s M, Franck D The paper presents the OEDIPE (French acronym that stands for tool for personalised internal dose assessment) and SESAME (for simulation of external source accident with medical images) computational tools, dedicated to internal and external dose assessment, respectively, and currently being developed at the Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety. The originality of OEDIPE and SESAME, by using voxel phantoms in association with Monte Carlo codes, lies in their ability to construct personalised voxel phantoms from medical images and automatically generate the Monte Carlo input file and visualise the expected results. OEDIPE simulates in vivo measurements to improve their calibration, and calculates the dose distribution taking both internal contamination and internal radiotherapy cases into account. SESAME enables radiological overexposure doses to be reconstructed, as also victim, source and accident environment modelling. The paper presents the principles on which these tools function and an overview of specificities and results linked to their fields of application. PMID: 16381779 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Asbestos shuts sportsground  Merimbula News Weekly - Mar 07 2:50


Asbestos shuts sportsground 
Merimbula News Weekly - Mar 07 2:50 PM
The Pambula Sporting Complex has been closed to the public after traces of asbestos were discovered in the sporting ground's soil. The contaminated soil had been taken from the Lumen Christi Catholic College's construction site, the former site of the old Pambula Beach Bowling Club.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--is your practice in compliance? Related Articles OSHA--is


OSHA--is your practice in compliance?
Related Articles OSHA--is your practice in compliance? Conn Med. 2002 Mar;66(3):179 Authors: Berman DA PMID: 11957772 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Filed under: Osha Administrator @ 9:49 am



Filed under: Osha Administrator @ 9:49 am Safety Professionals Location: Milwaukee, WI / BE&K Construction & Industrial Services Divisions has...

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March 06, 2006

Awarding cards for safety could backfire, unions fearHill


Awarding cards for safety could backfire, unions fear
Hill News - The lead contractor of the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) last week launched an employee incentive program in hopes of reducing worker injuries, but union officials say the initiative could lead to a more dangerous work environment. Incentive programs


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Exposure to low molecular weight isocyanates and formaldehyde


Exposure to low molecular weight isocyanates and formaldehyde in foundries using hot box core binders.
Related Articles Exposure to low molecular weight isocyanates and formaldehyde in foundries using hot box core binders. Ann Occup Hyg. 2005 Nov;49(8):719-25 Authors: Westberg H, L fstedt H, Seld n A, Lilja BG, Naystr m P Emissions from a chemical core binder system (Hot Box) based on a formaldehyde-carbamide resin have been investigated. The binder is used in some Swedish die-casting foundries. During core-making and casting, low molecular monoisocyanates, in particular methyl isocyanate (MIC) and isocyanic acid (ICA), were identified. Exposure to air concentrations of MIC, ICA and formaldehyde were subsequently determined in all Swedish foundries using the Hot Box binder, and involved three brass and one grey iron foundry. The survey was carried out in the winter period of 2001, and involved core-makers, casters and fettlers in the brass foundries, whereas only core-makers were included in the grey iron foundry. For each worker, four to five short-term samples of isocyanates (n = 298) and one 8 h sample of formaldehyde (n = 64) were collected during one shift for 15 die-casters, 39 core-makers and 10 other workers in the foundry. The air concentrations of the MIC short-term samples varied between <4 and 68 microg m(-3), with corresponding ICA levels between <4 and 280 microg m(-3). Calculated 8 h time weighted average air concentrations of MIC, based on short-term samples for each individual, varied between <4 and 31 microg m(-3); for ICA the corresponding levels varied from <4 to 190 microg m(-3). The formaldehyde time weighted average concentration levels ranged from 14 to 1600 microg m(-3), and the Swedish occupational exposure limit (600 microg m(-3)) was exceeded only in 3% of the samples. In general, the core-makers were exposed to higher average formaldehyde levels compared to the casters, the latter being more exposed to monoisocyanates. During core-making and die-casting, low molecular monoisocyanates, in particular MIC and ICA, were identified. Compared to the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) threshold limit value-time weighted average (TLV-TWA) for MIC, the exposures were low. The lack of toxicological and human data for ICA and the relatively high air concentrations call for medical examination and preventive measures in production, ventilation and the use of personal safety equipment in the investigated foundries. PMID: 16126762 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Public meeting will be held on overpass  Hope


Public meeting will be held on overpass 
Hope Star - Mar 06 11:33 AM
PRESCOTT - The Prescott public will have an opportunity Thursday night to discuss with state officials the prospects of a new railroad overpass that local leaders say is needed and long overdue.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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Breaking with tradition and redefining the disability equation:


Breaking with tradition and redefining the disability equation: the Southern Californian Edison experience.
Related Articles Breaking with tradition and redefining the disability equation: the Southern Californian Edison experience. Manag Care Q. 1995;3(1):56-65 Authors: Tortarolo JS, Polakoff PL Southern California Edison formed a single, new disability prevention and management organization: Employee Services. This department aggregated the formerly scattered programs dealing with the entire disability continuum from injury prevention through claims and rehabilitation to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance and occupation research. PMID: 10172241 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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March 05, 2006

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A test method for assessment of spill and


A test method for assessment of spill and leakage from drug preparation systems.
Related Articles A test method for assessment of spill and leakage from drug preparation systems. Ann Occup Hyg. 2005 Nov;49(8):711-8 Authors: Nygren O, Gustavsson B, Eriksson R Anti-cancer drugs are reactive compounds with known adverse health effects. To prevent occupational exposure to these drugs, there are, in most countries, regulations for handling anti-cancer drugs. Many preparation systems are available, e.g. isolators, biological safety cabinets (BSCs), filter spikes (venting spikes with micro-pore filter) and closed systems (e.g. PhaSeal). Although these systems are used, there are reports of exposure. This causes concern over how efficient these systems are to prevent spill and leakage that may cause undesired exposure when handling cytotoxic drugs. Today, this knowledge is lacking. This paper presents a method (Tc-method) for testing drug preparation systems for spill and leakage. The Tc-method is based on 99Tc(m) as a tracer, with which drug vials used for test preparations are spiked. Wipe samples are then collected around the working area to measure spill and leakage. The Tc-method has been validated using an independent method, showing good agreement between the methods. Spills down to 1 nl cm(-2) can be determined. In an appendix, the Tc-method is described in a detailed step-by-step procedure. PMID: 16126763 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Letters, 3/5: Save the Star ShipLincoln Journal Star


Letters, 3/5: Save the Star Ship
Lincoln Journal Star - Lincoln s Star Ship 9 theater should not be knocked down. The theater has been an important part of Lincoln for many years. I can remember the excitement of being able to go to a movie when I was little, when the Star Ship was all we could afford

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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 practical approach to exposure assessment programs in


A practical approach to exposure assessment programs in the private sector: a partial validation study of a qualitative chemical exposure assessment model.
Related Articles A practical approach to exposure assessment programs in the private sector: a partial validation study of a qualitative chemical exposure assessment model. Appl Occup Environ Hyg. 2001 Feb;16(2):257-62 Authors: Dunham ML, Bullock WH, Oestenstad RK Utilizing a computer-based exposure assessment program, a United States-based chemical company was able to predict which chemicals and tasks presented the greatest probability of exposure in the workplace. The data generated by the model also enabled the company to prioritize these tasks for quantitative exposure monitoring. The assessment program addressed potential chemical exposure to workers in a cost-effective way. This assessment program reduced a facility's cost of complying with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard by about 90 percent. Overall, the program reduced the company's cost by about $700,000 when compared to traditional methods used for achieving compliance with these regulations. In addition, by utilizing a computer-based approach, a facility did streamline its chemical exposure assessment process. A comparative evaluation study was conducted in conjunction with a graduate research project. The purpose of the study was to compare the company's qualitative exposure assessment model with several other exposure assessment models. The project compared hazard rankings calculated from three exposure assessment models with actual exposure data for three work scenarios. Overall, the models appeared to be predictive of measured exposures. Therefore, they can be useful tools to help make decisions on which exposures have the highest potential to cause occupational illness to employees and therefore require additional monitoring and follow-up. PMID: 11217720 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Risk assessment of chemicals in foundries: The International


Risk assessment of chemicals in foundries: The International Chemical Toolkit pilot-project.
Related Articles Risk assessment of chemicals in foundries: The International Chemical Toolkit pilot-project. J Hazard Mater. 2006 Feb 25; Authors: Ribeiro MG, Filho WR In Brazil, problems regarding protection from hazardous substances in small-sized enterprises are similar to those observed in many other countries. Looking for a simple tool to assess and control such exposures, FUNDACENTRO has started in 2005 a pilot-project to implement the International Chemical Control Toolkit. During the series of visits to foundries, it was observed that although many changes have occurred in foundry technology, occupational exposures to silica dust and metal fumes continue to occur, due to a lack of perception of occupational exposure in the work environment. After introducing the Chemical Toolkit concept to the foundry work group, it was possible to show that the activities undertaken to improve the management of chemicals, according to its concept, will support companies in fulfilling government legislations related to chemical management, occupational health and safety, and environmental impact. In the following meetings, the foundry work group and FUNDACENTRO research team will identify "inadequate work situations". Based on the Chemical Toolkit, improvement measures will be proposed. Afterwards, a survey will verify the efficency of those measures in the control of hazards and consequently on the management of chemicals. This step is now in course. PMID: 16504393 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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China desperately needs more coal mining professionalsXinhua, China - Mar


China desperately needs more coal mining professionals
Xinhua, China - Mar 1, 2006... college of resource and environmental engineering from ... State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS ... improving workers' salaries and holding professional 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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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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Filed under: Osha Administrator @ 11:17 am



Filed under: Osha Administrator @ 11:17 am Getting Results For the Hands-On Manager - Meet the new OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health...

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Crime Scene Cleanup: It's A Dirty Job  First


Crime Scene Cleanup: It's A Dirty Job 
First Coast News - Feb 17 7:35 AM
LITTLE ROCK, AR -- "We use Virosides, deodorizers, depending on whether it's a decomposing," says Trent Grubbs. Grubbs is in his work van showing some of the tools of his trade. Grubbs is the founder of Arkansas Crime Scene Cleans Up Inc., a one of a kind company in Arkansas.Save to My Web

Immigration Agents Endanger Workers in Snaring Scheme 
The NewStandard - Feb 21 11:26 PM
Despite criticism that a ploy to catch undocumented immigrants on worksites undermines employee safety, US immigration authorities are refusing to end a controversial program in which agents...Save to My Web

The Safety & Security Directory 2006 - The Most Comprehensive Reference Tool and Buyer's Guide for the Safety and  
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DUBLIN, Ireland----Feb. 24, 2006--Research and Markets has announced the addition of The Safety & Security Directory 2006 Edition to their offeringSave to My Web

Great expectations Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley jammin' in father's footsteps 
Inside Bay Area - Feb 10 3:35 AM
THERE ARE at least a dozen good reasons why Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley should have been nervous about opening up for the mega-popular U2 at the Oakland Arena in November.Save to My Web

Caution urged for staff offshore 
New Orleans Times-Picayune - Feb 14 11:28 PM
Citing a number of offshore accidents that include a fatality last month, the Minerals Management Service is encouraging contractors to increase their vigilance and training of workers who are unfamiliar with offshore work.Save to My Web

Secrets of a Leadership Coach Guidebook Is a New Book by Marshall Goldsmith, one of the World's Top CEO Coaches 
[Press Release] PR Web via Yahoo! News - Feb 27 4:00 AM
(PRWEB) February 27, 2006 -- Marshall Goldsmith and his collaborators have released a text edition of his acclaimed Secrets of a Leadership Coach CD.Save to My Web

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Antimony: a traffic-related element in the atmosphere of


Antimony: a traffic-related element in the atmosphere of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Related Articles Antimony: a traffic-related element in the atmosphere of Buenos Aires, Argentina. J Environ Monit. 2005 Dec;7(12):1162-8 Authors: G mez DR, Fernanda Gin M, Claudia S nchez Bellato A, Smichowski P Vehicular traffic is one of the main sources of antimony in highly populated urban areas like Buenos Aires where an overall traffic density of 1 500 000 vehicles per day (corresponding to 7500 vehicles km(-2)) is estimated. In this context, a study was undertaken to ascertain the levels of Sb and other traffic-related elements (TRE) in the atmosphere of this city. To this end, sixty-seven samples of PM-10 particulate matter were collected during eight days in nine representative sampling sites located downtown Buenos Aires and spread over an area of about 30 km2. The collection of particulate matter was performed on ash-free glass-fibre filters using high volume samplers with PM-10 sampling heads. A combination of aqua regia and perchloric acid was used for leaching metals from filters. The resulting solutions were evaporated and then diluted with 0.1 mol l(-1) HCl. Antimony was determined by inductively coupled plasma-quadrupole mass spectrometry (ICP-QMS) at ng g(-1) levels. Concentrations of Sb varied from 12.9 +/- 0.9 to 375 +/- 23 microg g(-1)(equivalent to 0.87 +/- 0.06 to 15.3 +/- 0.8 ng m(-3)). Statistical analysis was performed on the data set including the measured PM-10 mass and Sb concentrations for the monitored period. Correlations of Sb with other TRE namely, Cu and Mo were also assessed. The highest concentrations of Sb were detected at two sites (Hospital Alem n and Casa Rapallini) located in streets with traffic consisting mostly of passenger cars and showing a "stop-and-go" pattern in peak hours. Antimony levels in the Buenos Aires PM-10 are by far below the level of 0.5 mg m(-3)(for an 8 hour workday, 40 hour work week) set by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for occupational exposure. However, monitoring of Sb and other TRE should be carried out in a systematic fashion to detect the possibility of increases in from the present levels. PMID: 16307067 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Crescent Point Energy Trust announces three strategic acquisitions


Crescent Point Energy Trust announces three strategic acquisitions and a $75 million bought deal financing 
[Press Release] CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance - 37 minutes ago
Crescent Point Energy Trust is pleased to announce that it has completed one private company and two asset acquisitions comprised of light oil and natural gas producing assets for a total consideration of $71 million .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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Safe handling of antineoplastic drugs. Related Articles Safe


Safe handling of antineoplastic drugs.
Related Articles Safe handling of antineoplastic drugs. Top Hosp Pharm Manage. 1994 Jul;14(2):1-10 Authors: Harrison BR Managers should be aware of the hazardous properties of antineoplastic drugs and of the procedures and equipment commonly recommended to provide a safe working environment for employees, patients, and visitors. Compliance with the many published guidelines should help ensure passage of the inevitable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or Joint Commission inspection. Acute and chronic toxicities of the antineoplastic drugs, the potential for exposure in the workplace, and the basic guidelines for safe handling of these agents are reviewed. PMID: 10136200 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Occupational Health and Safety Lewis & Clark College:


Occupational Health and Safety
Lewis & Clark College: Occupational Health and Safety ... The Lewis & Clark occupational health and safety department, headed by the occupational health and safety officer, exists to ...
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