Archive for 2020
Kimberly-Clark introduces ambitious sustainability strategy for a decisive decade
Kimberly-Clark announced its new 2030 sustainability strategy and goals, aimed at addressing the social and environmental challenges of the next decade with commitments to improve the lives and well-being of one billion people in underserved communities around the world with the smallest environmental footprint. The ambitious strategy is outlined in the company’s 2019 Global Sustainability…
Read MoreNFPA reports historic lows of on-duty firefighter deaths
Under 50 U.S. firefighters died while on duty last year, the lowest number of deaths reported since 1977, the year the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) began issuing an annual report. In addition, there were no multiple-fatality incidents – also a first for the report – as well as an all-time low in volunteer firefighter…
Read MoreBody Cooling Wraps
PPE Body Cooling Wraps are made with a poly/cotton blend exterior that is easy to keep clean and is filled with a special nontoxic crystal that rejects perspiration and other chemicals. Re-soaking the Body Cooling Wrap for 10-20 minutes rejuvenates it for another full day’s use. May be used hundreds of times. Plastic Process Equipment…
Read MoreNIOSH reports recent research highlights
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provided scientific input incorporated into recent federal regulations on truck drivers’ hours of service, the institute reported in an update on its Center for Motor Vehicle Safety (CMVS) program. The CMVS also contributed scientific input to the federal strategy on automated vehicles. NIOSH also recently published…
Read MorePresident Trump vows to push governors to reopen schools
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would pressure state governors to open schools in the fall, despite a surge in coronavirus cases across the country that have prompted some local officials to pause or scale back reopening plans, according to Reuters. Speaking at a White House event to discuss reopening of schools, Trump,…
Read MoreOSHA issues guidance to employers to help protect oil and gas workers during the Coronavirus pandemic
OSHA has released coronavirus-related guidance to reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus for oil and gas workers. Employers with workers engaged in the oil and gas industry should remain alert to changing conditions, and implement infection prevention measures accordingly. The guidance includes information regarding: Deferring work requiring close contact with others, if that work can…
Read MoreOSHA publishes frequently asked questions and answers to help keep workers safe during the Coronavirus pandemic
OSHA has published frequently asked questions and answers to help protect workers from exposure to the coronavirus. “OSHA developed these FAQs based on inquiries received from the public,” said Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Loren Sweatt. “OSHA is committed to giving employers and workers the information they need to work safely…
Read MoreEPA gives nod to first disinfectant sprays approved for use against virus on surfaces
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given Lysol the stamp of approval for some of the company’s disinfectant sprays in killing SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces. The EPA on Monday approved Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist as the two sprays which have been tested to show they are effective against SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces. The sprays…
Read MoreUN report: Business sector still far from reaching sustainability goals
“The scale and pace of change, to date, to deliver Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) has not been big enough or fast enough,” said Remi Erikson, who led the team that drafted the report, Uniting Business in the Decade of Action, which shows that just 39 per cent of companies surveyed believe they have targets that are…
Read MoreHP sets sights on ambitious sustainability goals
HP has been promoting its efforts on the sustainability front for years and has already helped recycle more than 60 million plastic bottles out of the ocean, according to Computer Weekly. The company also made the commitment in 2018 to use 100% renewable energy supply in the US and to produce the most sustainable PC…
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