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The article focuses on the effort of Gerdau Ameristeel Corp., one of the largest producers of reinforced steel in the U.S., in developing a plan to assess and eliminate musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) throughout the company in 2007. It cites the company's facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, which stepped up the challenge and determine the problems, as well as devising solutions for MSDs. They partnered with Humantech Inc. and developed a corporate ergonomic plan that involved incorporation of ergonomic standards for the company to maintain a sustainable process. Information regarding the plan is offered.

The article reports on the partnership of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration with the American Trucking Association, American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Bus Association to rev up its Our Roads, Our Safety campaign in 2017.

The article reports on the collaboration of the American Red Cross and Safe4Kids LLC to create a children's safety DVD titled "SeeMore's Playhouse: Fire Safety." It states that the two institutions have chosen fire safety as the first DVD project in response to startling new statistics on the dangers of children and fire. According to the U.S. Fire Administration and National Fire Protection Association report that nearly 300 people die in fires due to children playing with fire. Meanwhile, the project is a public television series which is designed for pre-school-age children and the series stars SeeMore the Safety Seal.

The article reports on the granting of partner-of-the-year awards that will be presented by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy to the businesses and organizations for their achievements and leadership in the Energy Star Program. EPA administrator Stephen Johnson said that their Energy Star award winners are showing that saving energy dollars just makes sense. Through the assistance of Energy Star in 2005, Americans saved enough energy to power 28 million homes and lessened greenhouse gas emissions.

Presents developments related safety engineers in the U.S. as of December 2004. Publication of the preliminary data of two studies which shows that nearly half of the rescue and recovery workers of the World Trade Center attacks of September 11, 2001, experienced respiratory and psychological problems; Renewal of the partnership of the Department of Labor with the Mexican Consulate in Houston, Texas; Alliance between the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Reports on the alliance of the National Hearing Conservation Association and U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to help prevent hearing loss resulting from exposure to industrial and construction-related noise and other environmental factors in the workplace. Creation of a guide for hearing protection; Reduction of exposure to hazards that result in hearing loss; Details on the program for vocational school populations.

Reports on the partnership between the American Chemistry Council and the U.S. National Infrastructure Protection Center through which U.S. chemical manufacturers will begin to share security-related information with the federal government. Terms of the agreement; Views on information sharing.

The article reports on the partnership between Common Ground Alliance (CGA), an organization that helps protect underground utility lines in the U.S., and Home Depot Inc. that would educate customers about the importance of calling 8-1-1 before digging.

The article reports on the partnership of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChe) with four other engineering organizations to identify steps on how to manage carbon emissions in the U.S. It mentions the participating organizations and states that they have developed a Web site, located at www.aiche.org/FSCarbonMgmt, and scorecards for benchmarking carbon management options. It states that scorecards aim to examine the success of carbon management technologies.

The article focuses on the partnership study between the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) and Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) which indicates a decrease by 40 percent in the year-over-year accident incidence rates in the U.S. The partnership of the two entities is a voluntary safety initiative for the communication tower industry wherein participants agree to submit themselves to extensive training. Highlights from the 2008 NATE/OSHA partnership are presented.

The article reports that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has created a new national emphasis program (NEP), designed to focus on facilities where employees are at risk for silica exposure. According to the author, the NEP includes a list of industries which are overexposed to silica, guidance on the allowable exposure limits for dust that contains silica and information on possible hazards linked to silica. It also features an evaluation procedure for recording exposure reductions and partnerships with employers to share resources.

The article reports that the American Automobile Association (AAA) and other partners have launched a yearlong campaign titled "Slow Down, Move Over." According to the author, the campaign is designed to increase safety awareness for roadside workers and stranded motorists. Meanwhile, the effort has two primary components which includes the enactment of Move Over laws in all 50 states in the U.S. that cover tow trucks and a national public awareness campaign that will focus on the use of public safety announcements.

The article reports on the collaboration between Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to offer vehicle crash test videos in the U.S. The videos provide a research detail to consumers looking for a new or used car, minivan, truck or sport utility vehicle (SUV). Jeff Bartlett, deputy autos editor of Consumer Reports explained the details of crash results, such as overall performance and potential injuries. He said that these videos bring the crash test data to life, showing the real safety differences between a good car and a poor one.

The article reports on the collaboration of the Integrated Waste Services Association (IWSA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to support the National Hauler Safety Month in June 2007 in the U.S. The National Hauler Safety Month is a celebration to promote the safety those who transport waste and hazardous materials. The entire month was dedicated to educating waste haulers, operators, owners, and employees on the best methods for safety and health. Furthermore, the IWSA also conducted Hauler Safety Days to reiterate the importance of safety in the workplace.

The article reports on the collaboration to improve the prevention of falls and close calls in construction, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the District Council of Northern New Jersey of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers in the U.S. Part of this project is the evaluation of two training tools to promote hazard recognition on jobsites. Discussions on how to eliminate working conditions that could lead to construction falls and close calls are also included in the project.

The article reflects on the alliance of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and the Occupational Health and Safety Association (OHSA) which goal is to build a bridge between OSHA and ASSE members' knowledge and expertise on topics such as ergonomics, young worker safety, design for safety, transportation, and Hispanic worker issues. It also cites the international global harmonization (GHS) of the United States hazard communications. Other programs and activities of the alliance are also reported.

This article reports on the collaboration of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with the building industry as well as public safety and information technology communities in developing standards for intelligent building designs in the U.S. NIST researchers are studying how intelligent building systems can be used by firefighters, police and other responders. The institute has released video presentations that demonstrate how an intelligent building response program would work. The videos outline team efforts to create a system of interoperable data content and communications standards.

The article reports that on December 17, 2004 ASSE and NIOSH signed an agreement to extend their formal partnership to improve safety and health conditions in the U.S. workplaces. Under the agreement, the two groups will continue collaborative efforts to provide outreach, communication and professional development opportunities and to facilitate the transfer and use of effective workplace injury prevention measures. ASSE also appointed a NIOSH representative to serve on the ASSE Foundation Research Committee.

Reports on the effort of the American Society of Safety Engineers and the U. S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration to form a safety and health alliance. Purpose of the alliance; Details on the fundamental tools for improving miner safety and health.

Focuses on an audit report conducted by the U.S. Labor Department's Office of Inspector General (OIG) which concludes that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) partnerships lack national impact. OSHA's inconsistency in the application of the program procedures, data collection and enforcement; Recommendations in improving the partnership program.

Reports on the partnership of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) with the Iron Workers International Union and NEA-the Association of Union Constructors to enhance OSHA compliance officer training for the steel erection standard that took effect on January 18, 2002. Terms of the agreement; Statement issued by John Henshaw, administrator of OSHA.

Reports on a partnership formed by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Association of Small Business Development Centers and the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Small Business Programs to address safety and health issues in small business. Focus of the partnership.

Focuses on a landmark partnership formed by the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Ford Motor Co. and the United Autor Workers union to improve worker safety and health at Ford's facilities. Guidelines that will streamline the inspection process at many Ford plants; Term of the partnership deal.