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NIOSH Science Blog: Going Green - Safe and Healthy Jobs
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/blog/nsb010410_green.html
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In December, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) sponsored the Making Green Jobs Safe Workshop (see http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/PtD/greenjobs.html for more information and links to video). At the Workshop, NIOSH presented six ideas about the steps needed to protect both workers and the environment by making occupational (worker) safety and health concepts part of green and sustainability developments. These ideas are explained below. NIOSH invites you to respond and to add your ideas by replying to this blog.
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Added Nov
Workforce Diversity and Risk Assessment: Ensuring everyone is covered
http://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/reports/TE7809894ENC/view
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The main aim of this report is to describe why and how risk assessment can and should cover the whole workforce, and to increase awareness among those responsible for and aff ected by health and safety at work – employers, employees, safety reps and OSH practitioners – about the importance of assessing the risks of ALL workers. The report is aimed mainly at those who are responsible for carrying out risk assessments and/or are involved in the process.
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"Newness" and the risk of occupational injury
http://www.iwh.on.ca/briefings/newness
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Research is emerging that “newness” is associated with a higher risk of work injury. Whether it’s young workers, workers of all ages new to their jobs, recent immigrants or employees in newly established firms, the evidence indicates that these workers face higher injury rates and/or more hazardous jobs. This Issue Briefing, prepared by the Institute for Work & Health, summarizes the key research behind these findings and explores the implications for policy-makers in governments and health and safety service providers.
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NIOSH Safety and Health Topic: Going Green - Safe and Healthy Jobs
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/greenjobs/
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NIOSH and its partners are developing a framework to create awareness, provide guidance, and address occupational safety and health issues associated with green jobs and sustainability efforts. Keep checking back to this page for updates.
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: Expert Forecast on Emerging Chemical Risks Related to Occupational Safety and Health
http://osha.europa.eu/en/publications/reports/TE3008390ENC_chemical_risks/view
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It is estimated that about 74,000 work-related deaths may be linked to hazardous substances at work each year in the EU – about 10 times more than workplace accidents. About 15% of European workers report handling chemical products for a quarter of their working time and 19% report breathing in dust, fumes and smoke in their workplaces. The 49 experts from 21 European countries who participated in this forecast highlighted particles and dusts as major emerging concerns and put nanoparticles at the top of the list of emerging risks. Other main groups of emerging risks identified were carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic substances, and the increasing use of allergenic and sensitising substances.
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Protecting Workers on the Job: Seven Priorities for Federal Action in 2009 (PDF)
http://www.apha.org/NR/rdonlyres/FCA6DC31-545A-4561-BB58-FD924EA7A37D/0/ProtectingWorkersontheJobJan2009.pdf
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The American Public Health Association today released recommendations for reversing the erosion of protections for the nation’s workers. APHA is the largest and most diverse organization of public health professionals.
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OR-OSHA Resource Center
http://www.cbs.state.or.us/external/osha/standards/resource_center.html
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Oregon OSHA has the following resources available to help you: An extensive audiovisual library; ANSI and other consensus standards; A large selection of books, periodicals, and topical files; and, Staff to provide technical assistance.
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Compliance Assistance: Hispanic Employers and Workers
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/compliance_assistance/index_hispanic.html
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Welcome! From this site you can access OSHA's compliance assistance resources for Hispanic employers and workers. While this site includes links to Spanish-language resources, it is intended primarily for English-speaking and bilingual users.
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OSHA Safety and Health Topics: Safety and Health Programs
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/safetyhealth/index.html
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OSHA has concluded that effective management of worker safety and health protection is a decisive factor in reducing the extent and the severity of work-related injuries and illnesses. This page includes access to OSHA Safety & Health Management Systems eTool.
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Workplace Safety Tool Kit for Nonprofit Organizations
http://nonprofitrisk.org/tools/workplace-safety/nonprofit/wsp.htm
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This Employer's Online Toolkit includes fact sheets and checklists on workplace safety culture, safety committees, accident investigations, program requirements and more.
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Workplace Safety Tool Kit - Special Edition for Public Entities
http://nonprofitrisk.org/tools/workplace-safety/public-sector/wsp-ps.htm
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This Employer's Online Toolkit includes fact sheets and checklists on workplace safety culture, safety committees, accident investigations, program requirements and more.
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