Archive for October, 2008

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8 Tips on Writing a Good Housekeeping Plan.

One of the most important factors in accident and injury prevention is practicing good housekeeping. When work areas are orderly and clean, workers can do their job more efficiently. A good housekeeping program will result in both immediate and long range results. There will be less tripping, slipping, bumping and dropping. You can lower your [...]

31Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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How the Clean Water Act affects all businesses, big and small.

The Clean Water Act, established by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a must read and must know for every business owner. As a business owner it is your responsibility to make sure you follow the rules and regulations of the EPA Clean Water Act to keep our waters safe, and, according to the Clean [...]

31Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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What are Nonpoint Source Pollution and Best Management Practices?

What is Nonpoint Source Pollution? Nonpoint source pollution is generated from land runoff resulting from precipitation. As the runoff moves over the land surface, it picks up and carries away natural and manmadepollutants and deposits them into waterways, wetlands and ground water. Human activity can dramatically increase nonpoint source pollution potential. Why is nonpoint source [...]

26Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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OHSA Cold Weather Safety Guide.

Winter is just around the corner. Cold related illnesses can slowly overcome an individual who has been chilled by cold temperature, strong winds or wet clothing. You need to recognize the environmental and workplace conditions that can lead to cold-induced injuries and illnesses. Here are some basic ways to protect your workers. Proper clothing for cold, wet [...]

21Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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EPA Releases Lean and Environment Toolkit

The EPA has released a Lean and Environment Toolkit. This easy to follow kit offers practical techniques and strategies that can help lean, environmental, and other specialists at the shopfloor deliver environmentally protective decisions as a routine task. It draws heavily from the experience of the EPA’s partners and organizations who have pioneered integrated approaches [...]

20Oct2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued