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Beware of companies offering “OSHA Certified” training.

Looking for Safety & Health Training Services? Let the buyer beware!
John DeFillippo, CHMP

Not all companies that offer EH&S training services (and therefore not all trainers) are created equal. There is a wide range of quality out there and shopping by price or not checking references and qualifications can result in a nasty surprise. Let’s face it, training is an investment in time and dollars and you want a return. Many savvy managers are auditioning potential trainers before hiring them,

Picking a Green Theme: Part II

More Businesses, Charities & Groups that Can Help You be Green
Barbara Glynn Alves

Following up on my last posting, here are more helpful ways to help you keep your stuff out of the landfills whenever possible. This posting will focus on e-waste and smaller household items. Thanks to all who responded to my last posting with even more ideas!

E-Waste or Electronic Waste
E-Waste generally refers to consumer electronics such as laptops, personal computers, televisions, toys,

There is no OSHA in many developing nations

Sweatshop Conditions in Global Garment Factories – Efforts to Eliminate these Conditions
Paula Kaufmann – CIH

Last week I was fortunate to have attended a series of presentations about eliminating sweatshop conditions in global supply chains at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference. The goal of these presentations was to inform the occupational health and safety professionals about projects that focus on improving health and safety conditions at factories in the developing regions of the world.

I found the reports of the