Archive for October 2020

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and NFPA’s research affiliate, the Fire Protection Research Foundation, to cooperate on issues involving emergency responder personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE), including the development of standards concerning first responder safety, deployment, operations, and the…

Three safety professionals were recognized with one of the most prestigious awards in the industry at the Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) award presentation hosted online by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. on October 22. First-Place SPOTY Award Winner: Brandy Bossle, Corporate Environmental & Safety Manager at AVX Corporation, Fountain Inn, South Carolina…

The chain partnered with independent researcher HowGood on a digital tool that analyzes five key metrics around the sourcing of Chiptole’s ingredients, including carbon waste, gallons of water, soil health, use of organic land and antibiotics. Customers can post their findings to social media through a Twitter integration, according to Marketing Dive. To raise awareness for the…

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is taking place this year from October 25th through the 31st. This is an important effort as…