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AIHA and dBase Media Launch Season Two of Healthier Workplaces, A Healthier World, an Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) Docuseries

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목요일, 6월 13, 2024

A leading health and safety organization, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), is launching a new season of the inspiring docuseries "Healthier Workplaces, A Healthier World."

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  • A leading health and safety organization, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), is launching a new season of the inspiring docuseries "Healthier Workplaces, A Healthier World."
  • This multi-episode series explores the fascinating world of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS), showcasing its impact on keeping workers healthy and safe.
  • "Healthier Workplaces, A Healthier World" brings awareness to the many facets of creating a safe and healthy work environment, while highlighting the exciting innovations taking place in the field.
  • Through the expertise of industry leaders and prominent academics, "Healthier Workplaces, A Healthier World" explores the science-based approach to protecting workers from occupational hazards.

Weaver Consultants Group Combines with Avocet Environmental, Inc.

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목요일, 6월 13, 2024

We are pleased to announce that effective May 31, 2024, Weaver Consultants Group completed a Combination with Avocet Environmental, Inc. (Avocet).

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  • We are pleased to announce that effective May 31, 2024, Weaver Consultants Group completed a Combination with Avocet Environmental, Inc. (Avocet).
  • Avocet will become part of the Environmental Practice Group within Weaver Consultants Group, becoming the Company’s 22nd office location.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240613252259/en/
    Weaver Consultants Group is proud to have fostered a strong partnership with Avocet, a relationship that was initiated by a shared client.
  • We are looking forward to integrating the Avocet team into our operations and introducing their unique capabilities to our clients.

ASSP takes position opposing exploitative child labor

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화요일, 4월 2, 2024

The statement from the board of directors declares that ASSP opposes all forms of exploitative child labor and calls on governmental and nongovernmental entities to combat such practices in the U.S. and worldwide.

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  • The statement from the board of directors declares that ASSP opposes all forms of exploitative child labor and calls on governmental and nongovernmental entities to combat such practices in the U.S. and worldwide.
  • “There has been a focus to loosen U.S. child labor laws to help industry combat labor shortages,” Thornton said.
  • With its child labor position set, ASSP will now pursue next steps that include:
    Publishing articles and hosting webinars to educate the occupational safety and health community.
  • Working with other occupational safety and health organizations to help prohibit exploitative child labor.

Central Indiana Hardware, Inc. Co. (CIH) Acquires Tinder Lock and Security Solutions, Fortifying Leadership in Commercial Openings Sector

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화요일, 2월 20, 2024

This acquisition aligns with CIH's strategic vision to offer unparalleled service in the commercial openings space.

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  • This acquisition aligns with CIH's strategic vision to offer unparalleled service in the commercial openings space.
  • The company's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has made it a trusted partner for businesses seeking robust security solutions.
  • By integrating Tinder Lock and Security Solutions into its portfolio, CIH expands its capabilities and strengthens its position as a comprehensive service provider of security and access solutions for commercial clients.
  • Mary Tinder, owner of Tinder Lock and Security Solutions, voiced her support for the acquisition, assuring employees and customers alike.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST EXPANSION: Citadel EHS establishes a Seattle, WA office location offering industrial hygiene and safety consulting services

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월요일, 2월 12, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel EHS (Citadel) is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Seattle, Washington.

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  • SEATTLE, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel EHS (Citadel) is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Seattle, Washington.
  • Citadel Senior Consultant Scott Myers, CIH, CSP relocated from Southern California to support the expansion.
  • In addition, Pacific Northwest local Eva M. Glosson has joined Citadel EHS and will lead our Total Worker Health and Workplace Violence Prevention service lines from the Seattle office.
  • "We made the decision to enter the Pacific Northwest market because it was the right timing and opportunity for us.

Recent Research Shows that Massage Therapy Helps Veterans Coping with Chronic Pain

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수요일, 11월 8, 2023

EVANSTON, Ill., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we honor our U.S. veterans this week, the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is sharing the latest research on the many ways massage can benefit veterans.

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As we honor our U.S. veterans this week, the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is sharing the latest research on the many ways massage can benefit veterans.
  • Explore recent research, which shows that massage therapy supports the health and well-being of our U.S. veterans.
  • Explore recent research on how massage therapy supports the health and well-being of our U.S. veterans.
  • Veterans cited pain and stress reduction/relaxation as the two most frequent reasons for using these CIH approaches.1
    Female veterans experience higher rates of chronic pain, depression and anxiety in comparison to male veterans.

ASSP president will help dedicate Triangle Fire Memorial

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수요일, 9월 27, 2023

ASSP President Jim Thornton will join Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and other dignitaries in honoring those workers on Oct. 11 when a memorial is dedicated at the original building in Manhattan.

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  • ASSP President Jim Thornton will join Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and other dignitaries in honoring those workers on Oct. 11 when a memorial is dedicated at the original building in Manhattan.
  • The Triangle fire revealed great negligence in worker safety when the tragedy occurred on March 25, 1911.
  • A few months later came the creation of the United Association of Casualty Inspectors, now known as ASSP, the world’s oldest professional safety organization.
  • It takes all of us working together to make sure that tragedies like the Triangle fire never happen again.”

Dr. Edward V. Ohanian Receives Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award from NSF and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA)

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목요일, 8월 3, 2023

NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.

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  • NSF , the leading global public health and safety organization, and the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which represents more than 6,000 members of the environmental health workforce, announced today that Dr. Edward V. Ohanian is the 2023 recipient of the Walter F. Snyder Environmental Health Award.
  • Founded in 1971, the Snyder Award honors Walter F. Snyder, co-founder and first executive director of NSF, and individuals who, like him, pioneer environmental and public health through their careers.
  • Snyder Award nominations are open to the public, with recipients selected by a juror panel of environmental health leaders.
  • For more information about the Walter F. Snyder Award or to nominate a colleague for next year’s award, visit NSF’s website .

International Nonprofit Announces Launch of Operational Framework for Reducing Pathogen Transmission

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수요일, 6월 28, 2023

The Integrated Bioscience and Built Environment Consortium (IBEC) , a leading organization dedicated to reducing the transmission of airborne pathogens, announced that it is working with a diverse array of domestic and international partners to develop an Operational Framework for Reducing Indoor Pathogen Transmission .

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  • The Integrated Bioscience and Built Environment Consortium (IBEC) , a leading organization dedicated to reducing the transmission of airborne pathogens, announced that it is working with a diverse array of domestic and international partners to develop an Operational Framework for Reducing Indoor Pathogen Transmission .
  • The organization will unveil this groundbreaking framework later this summer, setting new standards for the industry while complementing recent standards development work.
  • With a focus on reducing airborne pathogen transmission and better equipping marginalized communities with prevention tools, IBEC aims to revolutionize the way we approach indoor health and safety.
  • Through research, innovation, and collaboration, IBEC aims to revolutionize indoor health and safety by mitigating the risks of airborne pathogen transmission.

Commit To C.A.R.E. Website Offers New Indoor Air Quality Tools to Make Workplaces Safer from Infectious Diseases

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수요일, 4월 19, 2023

(Community, Awareness, Responsibility, Equity) website thanks to continued funding provided through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / NIOSH.

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  • (Community, Awareness, Responsibility, Equity) website thanks to continued funding provided through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / NIOSH.
  • website are available for free and offer easily digestible information to help keep workers and the public safe from airborne-transmitted diseases, such as COVID-19, the flu, and measles - diseases that can wreak havoc on normal business operations.
  • “Years of review and analysis grounded in science have gone into the creation of our Commit To C.A.R.E.
  • “OEHS professionals are committed to empowering people to safeguard their workplaces from the real threat of any infectious airborne disease.