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New “Healthier Workplaces and Schools” eBook Designed to Help Employers Assess, Mitigate Risks of Airborne Infectious Diseases

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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AIHA’s “Healthier Workplaces and Schools” eBook is available in English and Spanish to view and download at no charge on AIHA’s Commit to C.A.R.E.

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  • AIHA’s “Healthier Workplaces and Schools” eBook is available in English and Spanish to view and download at no charge on AIHA’s Commit to C.A.R.E.
  • It is designed to help workplace decision-makers properly assess their specific risks and includes a practical approach to help mitigate the risk of spreading airborne infectious diseases in workplace settings, a risk assessment quiz to determine an organization’s risk of airborne virus transmission among workers, and specific actions to help manage these risks.
  • “The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us that we cannot afford to be caught unprepared responding to future health risks that jeopardize worker health and our communities.
  • The more layers of protection that employers can implement, the more they can reduce their risk of infectious diseases in the workplace.”
    AIHA’s Commit To C.A.R.E.

Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety Experts Urge Insurance Industry to Invest in Reducing Worker Risks, Injuries

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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According to the National Safety Council , the total cost of work injuries was $167 billion in 2021 alone.

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  • According to the National Safety Council , the total cost of work injuries was $167 billion in 2021 alone.
  • To help insurance industry clients, brokers, and carriers anticipate hazards and mitigate risks in the workplace, occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) experts have developed risk-reduction resources that are now available for free via Healthier Workplaces’ Insurance Industry Resources .
  • Healthier Workplaces’ new resources connect the insurance industry with a nationwide directory of OEHS consultants, as well as articles, case studies, and other useful information.
  • OEHS professionals working in tandem with the insurance industry may offer prevention-focused services that include:
    Property inspections for hazards and hazardous materials.

National Safety Council and Partners Announce Winner of the 2023 Prevention through Design Award

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the third annual Prevention through Design (PtD) Award was presented to the Port of Portland, the port authority responsible for overseeing the Portland International Airport and operating other transportation infrastructure in Portland, Oregon, for their outstanding leadership in reducing workplace hazards through design methods. The award ceremony was a collaborative effort of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) as well as the National Safety Council (NSC) and held for the first time ever at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

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  • The award ceremony was a collaborative effort of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) as well as the National Safety Council (NSC) and held for the first time ever at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo .
  • On behalf of the National Safety Council, thank you, Port of Portland, for making people safe and congratulations."
  • Nomination instructions for the fourth annual Prevention through Design (PtD) Award in 2024 are now available on the PtD award website.
  • In addition to NSC and ASSP, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) announced their partnership for the fourth annual PtD Award.

Commit To C.A.R.E. Addresses Air Quality Impacts of Wildfire Smoke

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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In response to an unusually early and active start to the 2023 Canadian wildfire season, AIHA has made available resources to help the public protect itself from poor indoor air quality caused by wildfire smoke on the association’s Commit to C.A.R.E.

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  • In response to an unusually early and active start to the 2023 Canadian wildfire season, AIHA has made available resources to help the public protect itself from poor indoor air quality caused by wildfire smoke on the association’s Commit to C.A.R.E.
  • Home and business owners in particular may benefit from the assistance of these resources in improving air quality within buildings where they live, work, and do business.
  • Commit to C.A.R.E.’s resources addressing indoor air quality are as follows:
    “ In-Room Air Cleaners: Why They Work and What To Keep in Mind ” a video covering the usefulness and effectiveness of in-room air cleaners and the factors to consider when selecting and using one.
  • CDC warn that wildfire smoke is especially dangerous to children, older adults, pregnant people, and people with preexisting heart and lung conditions.

International Nonprofit Announces Launch of Operational Framework for Reducing Pathogen Transmission

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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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 .

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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.

MSA Safety Highlighting the Power of Connected Safety Programs at American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Expo

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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PITTSBURGH, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping to keep workers safe on the job is among the chief responsibilities for health and safety professionals, but the profession is experiencing a change. According to the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the future of workplace health and safety is evolving due to the increasing role that data is playing in workplace safety. To address this evolution and to offer solutions to help safety managers connect with and utilize data, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), is showcasing its Connected Work Platform at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHce) this week in Phoenix, Arizona.

Key Points: 
  • According to the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the future of workplace health and safety is evolving due to the increasing role that data is playing in workplace safety.
  • To address this evolution and to offer solutions to help safety managers connect with and utilize data, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), is showcasing its Connected Work Platform at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHce) this week in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • When connected together, the ALTAIR io 4 device and MSA+ create a versatile and powerful hardware/software combination that can enhance worker safety and simplify safety program management.
  • For a deeper understanding about the impact connected safety solutions can have on worksites, registered AIHce attendees are encouraged to join John Hastings, MSA Safety Connected Services and Solutions Specialist, for an in-depth presentation on The Power of a Connected Safety Program.

Join More than 20 Global Health and Safety Organizations Pledging Support to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19 and Other Infectious Diseases

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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has attracted numerous businesses – as well as public health and occupational health and safety organizations – and provided them with free tools and resources to address these continued public health threats.

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  • has attracted numerous businesses – as well as public health and occupational health and safety organizations – and provided them with free tools and resources to address these continued public health threats.
  • The latest employers to sign on as partners to the public education initiative Commit To C.A.R.E.
  • “This type of leadership speaks volumes about how businesses are committed to ensuring the health and safety of their employees and communities.
  • “If there’s one thing COVID-19 has taught employers it is that the spread of respiratory diseases cannot be underestimated.

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

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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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.

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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.

2023 Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture to Examine Lingering Effects of Rubber Industry

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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Award-winning author, journalist, and educator Yanick Rice Lamb will give the 2023 Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture at 3:15 Pacific time on Monday, May 22, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

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  • Award-winning author, journalist, and educator Yanick Rice Lamb will give the 2023 Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture at 3:15 Pacific time on Monday, May 22, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • The lecture is one of the scheduled events for AIHce EXP , the annual conference for occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) professionals hosted by AIHA.
  • Lamb’s Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture, titled “Unintended Consequences: The Rubber Industry’s Toxic Legacy in Akron,” will examine how communities’ health, jobs, economic development, and neighborhood cohesion are impacted by deindustrialization, as well as how OEHS and public health professionals can work with journalists to protect citizens and their communities.
  • Members of the media who are interested in obtaining press passes to the Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture should contact Ina Xhani, AIHA’s communication associate, at [email protected] .

Safety Matters Program Raises Awareness of Workplace Safety Among Teen Workers

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) partnered to create Safety Matters , a program to raise awareness among young people about workplace safety and health and to provide an understanding of the skills they need to become active participants in creating safe and healthy work environments.

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  • The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) partnered to create Safety Matters , a program to raise awareness among young people about workplace safety and health and to provide an understanding of the skills they need to become active participants in creating safe and healthy work environments.
  • “Recent statistics speak volumes about the risks posed to young workers and the need for proper education and training of these vulnerable workers,” says Lawrence D. Sloan, CEO of AIHA.
  • “The best advice for young workers is to know your rights and not be afraid to speak up,” adds Sloan.
  • In addition to the Safety Matters program, AIHA recently launched its new website, Healthier Workplaces .