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Where do you live (city, state, country)?
Dallas, TX, USA
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B2B Publishing
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine
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OH&S Magazine editor, Jerry Laws
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Provide EHS professionals with PPE-related resources, including news, white papers, features and product descriptions.
 

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A Big Victory for the U.S. Public Health Service

Latest Blog Entry:A Big Victory for the U.S. Public Health Service By Jerry LawsMonday's unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision in Hui v. Castaneda means the medical professionals of the USPHS are immune from personal liability for care administered as part of their official duties. The case involved care, or lack of it, for an ICE detainee who later died.More...See More
May 5, 2010
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@OccHealthSafety Reigns Supreme as Twitter Safety King

Latest Blog Entry:@OccHealthSafety Reigns Supreme as Twitter Safety KingBy Safety Cat"Aporkalypse Now," Safety Cat decided he needed a long vacation. But he has swiped the dust motes off the old click clacker to share a bit of good news: OHSOnline has the most influential safety handle on Twitter.More...See More
Apr 30, 2010
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'Something Needs to Change in the Way We Run Our Volunteer Fire Departments and EMS Squads'

Latest Blog Entry:'Something Needs to Change in the Way We Run Our Volunteer Fire Departments and EMS Squads' By Capt. Tom LindtveitEditor's note: This blog post was submitted by Capt. Tom Lindtveit in response to "Restocking the Fire Service," a commentary by Editor Jerry Laws in the April 2010 print issue of OH&S.I read your editorial on 'Restocking the Fire Service' with interest. It is good to see this conversation coming out in other venues besides Fire Service publications and the…See More
Apr 22, 2010
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Massey Defends Safety Record; History Doesn't Help

Latest Blog Entry:Massey Defends Safety Record; History Doesn't HelpBy Ronnie RittenberryWe knew before Monday, April 5, that mining is a dangerous business. The blast that day that killed at least 25 miners at the Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia was a woeful reminder. Meanwhile, as the investigation into what happened was just getting started in earnest, the owner of the UBB mine, Massey Energy Co., on Thursday defended its safety record in a statement to its shareholders.…See More
Apr 13, 2010
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Another California Gold Rush

Latest Blog Entry:Another California Gold RushBy Jerry LawsNow that an initiative to legalize and tax marijuana has been certified for the state's Nov. 2 ballot, the debate has begun about what a yes vote by California voters would mean, aside from $1 billion in new tax revenue. More...See More
Mar 31, 2010
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Social Media for Safety

A place to discuss tips, tricks and ideas for using social media tools to communicate, educate and raise awareness of safety issues. On Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or other social networks? Using RSS, mashups or APIs? Tell us about your projects!See More
Mar 22, 2010
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CPR's Not Just For Humans Anymore

Latest Blog Entry:CPR's Not Just For Humans AnymoreBy Ronnie RittenberryI love my dog. I do. But when it comes to mouth-to-snout resuscitation, I don't know if I have it in me. More...See More
Mar 22, 2010

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A Big Victory for the U.S. Public Health Service

Latest Blog Entry:

A Big Victory for the U.S. Public Health Service



By Jerry Laws

Monday's unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision in Hui v. Castaneda means the medical professionals of the USPHS are immune from personal liability for care administered as part of their official duties. The case involved care, or lack of it, for an ICE detainee who later died.…

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Posted on May 5, 2010 at 11:17am

@OccHealthSafety Reigns Supreme as Twitter Safety King



Latest Blog Entry:

@OccHealthSafety Reigns Supreme as Twitter Safety King



By Safety Cat

"Aporkalypse Now," Safety Cat decided he needed a long vacation. But he has swiped the dust motes off the old click clacker to share a bit of good news: OHSOnline has the most influential safety handle on Twitter.…

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Posted on April 30, 2010 at 2:30pm

'Something Needs to Change in the Way We Run Our Volunteer Fire Departments and EMS Squads'

Latest Blog Entry:

'Something Needs to Change in the Way We Run Our Volunteer Fire Departments and EMS Squads'



By Capt. Tom Lindtveit

Editor's note: This blog post was submitted by Capt. Tom Lindtveit in response to "Restocking the Fire Service," a commentary by Editor Jerry Laws in the April 2010 print issue of OH&S.



I read your editorial on 'Restocking the Fire Service' with interest.





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Posted on April 22, 2010 at 11:51am

Massey Defends Safety Record; History Doesn't Help

Latest Blog Entry:

Massey Defends Safety Record; History Doesn't Help



By Ronnie Rittenberry

We knew before Monday, April 5, that mining is a dangerous business. The blast that day that killed at least 25 miners at the Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia was a woeful reminder. Meanwhile, as the investigation into what happened was just getting started in earnest, the owner of the UBB mine, Massey Energy Co., on Thursday defended its…

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Posted on April 13, 2010 at 10:02am

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At 9:01am on January 19, 2010, Lara Kretler said…
Carla, welcome to the community! Let me know if you have any questions about this safety community or Ansell products. Thanks for joining.
At 7:50pm on January 16, 2010, ContractorSafety.Com said…
Aside from all the cookie cutter comments and sexy girl spam, it's a pretty good community ;-)
At 7:47pm on January 16, 2010, ContractorSafety.Com said…
hello there, another warm welcome to the community. i was just checking out your e-newsletter, good stuff. OH&S mag is here, nice to see! welcome friend.
At 3:32pm on January 15, 2010, Jay D. Rohman said…
Carla! Welcome to the Workplace Safety group! I look forward to networking with you.
Jay D. Rohman www.EncouragingSafety.com
At 3:19pm on January 15, 2010, Troy Taylor said…
Carla, Welcome to the Community! Check out Best Practices when you get a chance and join the group. It would be great to have you as a member. Thanks!
At 1:32pm on January 15, 2010, Ken Oswald said…
Carla, Welcome to the community. I hope you find it is a wonderful network full of information through our blogs, forums and groups. I invite you to join our ergonomics group. It would be excellent to have you as a member. Again welcome.
 
 
 

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