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Sign up for the EHS Daily Advisor Newsletter Join Latest Articles ASSP and Its 40,000 Members Stand for Safety and Equity Guest Contributor The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world’s oldest professional safety organization with 40,000 members globally, releases the following statement from ASSP President Diana Stegall, CSP, CFPS, ARM, SMS, CPCU, on behalf of the Society’s Board of Directors. The Persistence of PFAS: The ‘Forever Chemicals’ Coming Under Regulatory Scrutiny Dakota Software Environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals and their organizations should be following the ongoing conversation surrounding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). We continue to learn more about this large family of chemicals and their impact on both human health and the environment—and PFAS are increasingly coming under more expansive regulatory scrutiny. CDC Releases COVID-19 Recommendations for Office Buildings Guy Burdick Updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for reopening offices during the COVID-19 pandemic include wearing cloth masks throughout the workday; maintaining social distances of six feet, including in elevators; positioning workstations six feet apart or installing plastic partitions; and removing communal coffeepots. EPA Proposes Compliance Extension for Residential Wood Heating Devices William C. Schillaci Citing sales disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the EPA is proposing to revise a Clean Air Act (CAA) compliance deadline for residential wood heating devices. More recent articles Popular Articles Map: COVID-19 Cases, Plus 11 Steps Your Organization Can Take Sponsored by - HSI The COVID-19 outbreak is at top of mind for environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals nationwide. Keep up with the current number of cases in your state with our interactive map, updated daily—and read on to learn 11 steps your organization can take to help limit its exposure to, and disruption by, the coronavirus. 11 Rules for Safe Handling of Hazardous Materials Chris Kilbourne Do your employees know how to handle hazardous materials safely? Here are 11 basic rules all employees who handle hazardous materials should know and follow. Looking for Safety Meeting Topics? Here’s a Whole Year of Ideas EHS Daily Advisor Staff Why reinvent the wheel when there are so many ready-made safety observances to link up to? The National Safety Council (NSC) publishes an annual list of safety meeting topics. Here are some highlights. GHS Pictogram Training Cheat Sheet Clare Condon The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) requires pictograms on labels to alert users of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed. Each pictogram consists of a symbol on a white background framed within a red border and represents a distinct hazard(s). The pictogram on the label is determined by the chemical hazard classification. 5 Steps for Successfully Managing Diversity Chris Kilbourne Your workforce, your customers, and your markets are increasingly diverse. To promote individual and organizational success, you must welcome diversity and manage it well. These five steps will help you to manage diversity effectively. More popular articles Free Downloads THE HEAT IS ON: A Look at Workplace Heat Stress Prevention This free survey report aims to look at how companies are addressing the variable aspects of heat stress programs, such as dealing with indoor versus outdoor work, how they handle personal protective equipment (PPE), and how heat stress fits into the whole of their safety program. Find out how environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals […] Free COVID-19 Employer Resources Help us make the workplace and community safer right now by raising awareness. Please share these educational resources alongside the facts from OSHA, the CDC, and the World Health Organization. Check them out>> Brought to you by HSI: HSI supports every level of critical workforce development and safety operations, with compliance technology and training for […] EHS and Sustainability: An Evolving Relationship The importance of sustainability is evolving, and it is becoming an integral part of environment, health, and safety (EHS) strategy for many organizations. But sustainability has many different definitions—what is the current perception of sustainability, and how is it affecting business worldwide? The EHS and Sustainability Survey and Report, sponsored by Intelex®, addresses these questions and more. The State of Safety Training Hundreds of environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals took our recent Safety Training Survey. How are they approaching today’s training challenges, and how do their experiences compare with yours? Why Attend a Forum Event Forum Events are 2-day complimentary networking events geared towards senior-level professionals. This is a great opportunity to network with peers, source solutions, and attend workshops. The next Safety Forum is in June 2020! Check out this video to hear what previous attendees had to say. Apply to Attend Safety Solutions Showcase EHS NOW: An Online Educational Experience EHS Now: An Online Educational Experience June 17th, 2020 Join us for this free virtual event catered to EHS professionals looking to develop their learning and skills on a variety of topics, including culture, metrics, training, recordkeeping, and more. Tackle crisis management and learn new leadership strategies in the wake of today's new climate with 1,000 of your peers! Register Here! COVID-19 Cases, Plus 11 Steps Your Organization Can Take Sponsored By HSI The COVID-19 outbreak is at top of mind for environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals nationwide. Keep up with the current number of cases in your state with our interactive map, updated daily—and read on to learn 11 steps your organization can take to help limit its exposure to, and disruption by, the coronavirus. Read on. Stay Informed! Sign up for the EHS Daily Advisor Newsletter Join Contact Us About Us Advertise © 2020 BLR®—Business and Legal Resources 100 Winners Circle, Suite 300, Brentwood, TN 37027 800-727-5257 All rights reserved....