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Reports on the revision of the National Fire Protection Association's voluntary consensus standard 70E to protect companies against arc flash hazards in the U.S. Improvement of equipment need to protect workers from electrical explosion; Identification of the type of protection needed for electrical work; Use of flame-resistant uniforms by employees working near energized parts.

Reports on the strategies used by companies to cut workers' compensation costs in the U.S. Promotion of self-insurance programs; Development of guidelines on the duration of injury/sick vacation; Prevention of fraudulent injury claims. INSET: Feature at a Glance..

Reports on the importance of resolving workers' compensation issues to prevent complaints from reaching the court in the U.S. Prevention of workplace injuries to lower compensation costs; Emphasis on reducing the amount of time the employee needs to treat the injury; Importance of seeking second opinion on the injury or medical condition. INSETS: Feature at a Glance.;Four ways to mitigate workers' comp claims..

Reports on the influence of the high insurance cost on the decision of companies to focus on safety issues in the U.S. Increase emphasis on safety programs and risk management; Partnership with physicians to ensure health status of each worker; Selection of an insurer to conduct a safety audit of the facility. INSETS: Feature at a glance.;Do occupational medicine physicians make a difference?;Other remedies for workers' comp woes..

Focuses on the importance of valuing proper safety equipment in the U.S. Concern of companies about employees; Decrease in the number of workplace deaths in 2002; Improvement of safety in the workplace; Safety programs offered by companies.

Presents several characteristics that a chief executive officers must have in leading for safety and health. Extension of personal values to the priorities and values of their companies; Concern on the needs of the injured and families of their employee; Commitment to the safety of employees, their families and customers.

Compares the implementation of occupational safety and health in the workplaces in Europe and the U.S. Difference in implementing safety initiatives; Emphasis of European regulatory agencies on guidance not enforcement; Focus of the U.S. on security issues. INSET: Current trends in the EU..

Focuses on the explosion of the Columbia space shuttle upon its reentry to the Earth on February 1, 2003. Investigation of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board on the incident; Importance of safety management system during the accident investigation; Public commitment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to build a safety culture following the Columbia explosion.

Provides lists of head protection equipments used for occupational safety. Directory of safety products; Usage; Address of manufacturers.

Focuses on the hurdles faced by researchers in collecting occupational safety and health data in the U.S. Overview of occupational safety and health surveillance; Data sources; Restrictions imposed by privacy law; Problems with the timeliness of available information. INSETS: HIPAA Implementation Worries Privacy Advocates.;Workers' Comp Key Benefit Program For Injured Workers..

Discusses the need for companies to evaluate their industrial safety initiatives. Benefits of evaluation; Questions that need to be answered for needs assessment, process and effectiveness; Description of safety evaluation at Delphi Corp., ExxonMobil Corp. and Intel Corp.; Strategies of safety programs managers.

Reports on how practice and preparation saved 1,200 employees of General Motors Corp.'s production plant in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from the F4 tornado that wrecked the plant on May 8, 2003. Equipment of the plant with several tornado shelters underground and above ground; Holding of drills; Tests on the emergency notification system; Description of events at the plant before, during and after the tornado.

Discusses issues related to branding, a trend in personal protective equipment (PPE) in the U.S. which places a nationally known name on safety products. Advantages of branding in the context of industrial safety; Increase in brand-awareness of workers. INSETS: PPE Trend is to Vend, by Markisan Naso.;Other Trends, by Markisan Naso..

Discusses issues related to building safety in the U.S. Changes in emergency planning strategies after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack; Occupational Safety and Health Administration's appointment of John Ferris to head its preparedness and response outreach to workplaces. INSETS: Brown: Businesses, Workplaces Have Integral Role in Homeland...;South Carolina Guide Prepares for 'Hidden Face of Terrorism'.;OSHA Has Key Role in Homeland Plan..

Presents views of several industrial hygienists on the issues regarding safety and health of employees in the workplace. Recognition on the kind of occupational hazards; Emphasis on the risks of disease or occupational illness; Advancement of the safety certificate course by the National Safety Council.

Focuses on the ways to overcome culture and language gap from seeking jobs available in the U.S. Inadequacy of translation of workplace rules and federal regulations; Creation of a staggering health and safety crisis; Percentage increase of workers suffered from workplace fatalities. INSETS: Bilingual Courses From The National Safety Council.;OSHA Outreach.;Report Recommendations..

Reports on the call for papers by the Federal Aviation Administration for a committee that will provide recommendations in the Aviation Safety and Health Partnership Program in Washington. Development of core elements to the partnership program; Emphasis on the proposed abatement of safety and health hazards; Identification of the scope of employee injury and illness trends.

Discusses the efforts of regulators in the United States to push for improvement in roadwork safety. Safety risk involved in the road work zones; Agencies with primary jurisdiction over highway construction work; Provisions of the standard updated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and went into effect in 2002; Plan of the Federal Highway Administration to publish in the 'Federal Register' a proposed role on road safety issues.

Lists suppliers of software and training products and services for industrial safety and health in the United States. Computer-based training and safety; Data management and tracking; Regulatory compliance software.

Provides a job outlook for industrial safety professionals in the United States for 2003. Indications of the demand for safety professionals; Strongest markets for safety professionals; Advice to safety professionals on how to become successful in their field. INSETS: Signing Contracts for the Future, by Markisan Naso.;Industrial Hygiene Job Market Stays Healthy, by Markisan Naso..

Presents views of chief executive officers on occupational safety in the U.S. Issues relevant in managing for zero injuries; Effect of employee injuries on the employers; Framework for safety leadership established by the executives.

Provides a projection on the industrial safety trends for the year 2003 in the U.S. Integration of security into safety plans of companies; Impact of the increasing security threat on the responsibilities of safety professionals; Concerns over the cost of security.

Reports on the establishment of safety management initiatives to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses in the U.S. Differences between behavior-based safety and a safety management program; Worker involvement to promote occupational safety; Change in the status of behavior-based safety. INSET: Feature at a Glance..

Reports on the top ten violations to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's safety standard in the U.S. Safety requirements for the construction, maintenance and use of scaffolding; Communication about of the hazards of chemicals to the workers; Installation of safety systems to prevent falls.

Presents news briefs related to occupational health and safety administration in the U.S., as of November 1, 2002. Failure to follow the law by Environment Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration during the cleanup of the debris of the World Trade Center in New York City; Effect of longterm exposure to diesel emissions; Reason for decline in workplace fatalities.

Interviews John Howard, director of the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Priorities of Howard regarding NIOSH; Interest of Howard in genetic sciences; Challenges regarding worker awareness about safety.

Presents news briefs related to occupational health and safety in various industries in the U.S. as of November 1, 2002. Increase in workplace deaths in the construction industry; Problem of rising health care costs in the manufacturing industry; Federal grant for provision of mental health services to public safety workers.

Features new products that promote industrial safety, available as of September 2002. Safety googles; Lung-strength training device; Pipe-repair system; Hard hat; Soap dispenser; Odor neutralizer.

Features several safety devices for industrial safety. Specifications of the ultra-lightweight assembly gloves produced by Ansell HyFlex; usability of the N-DEX free disposable nitrile glove; Contact information.

Focuses on the problems of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in working with private sectors to promote industrial safety in Region Eight in the U.S. Impact of demographic changes on safety programs; Advantages of industrial partnership in the region; Details on the creation of a bilingual safety book for employees.

Focuses on the Green Cross for Safety Medal given to Ryder System Inc. during the 89th Annual Congress &Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. Comment of chief executive Greg Swienton on the award; Measures taken by the company to promote industrial safety; Importance of safety in business.

Focuses on the focus of businesses on developing effective emergency planning programs following the September 11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Effect of the willingness to acknowledge the need for emergency planning on work environment; Attention received by pre-incident planning; Forecast on the integration of emergency planning to the workplace. INSET: AEDs Charge Into Public Access..

Part III. Examines the effect of the U.S. economy on the safety industry. Implementation of job cuts by the companies; Expansion of opportunities for individuals with varied expertise; Competitiveness of safety graduates for the job market.

Focuses on the potentials of martial arts in improving safety and health in the workplace. Explanation of the inner skills in martial arts; Benefits of martial arts for white-collar and blue-collar workers; Details on the martial arts application for health. INSETS: Opening the Mind to Advance Safety and Health.;Health and Wellness Program Have Long-Term Benefits..

Part II. Focuses on workplace safety and the economy in the U.S. Effects of the recession on the labor force; Information on temporary workers; Uncertainty of the economic growth of the country. INSETS: Putting Worker safety First.;The Tough Challenge Of Day Laborer Safety..

Discusses several initiatives to alter negative perceptions towards the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Emphasis on the agency's efforts to prevent workplace accidents and save lives; Cooperation and partnerships with firms to improve compliance levels; Voluntary protection programs and other regional agreements.

Part I. Features several states included in the Region 5 jurisdiction of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Major industries; Most targeted industry in terms of workplace safety issues; Complaint activity in fiscal year 2001.

Highlights the top ten violations of various industrial sites cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OHSA) in the United States as of September 2001. Comments on the OHSA enforcement program; List on the top ten most serious violations; Details on the ten most cited violations.

Focuses on the clarification of employer responsibilities in the recordkeeping standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States. Support of the labor groups on the standard; Delay in the implementation of the criteria for work-related hearing loss and the definition of musculoskeletal disorders; Advantages of the new standard.

Focuses on the communication of workplace safety issues to Hispanic employees who speak little or no English. Understanding of the cultural differences; Cultivation of loyalty in the Hispanic workforce; Importance of breaking down the language barrier. INSET: Safety: A Two-Way Street..

Features Deere and Co. as a farm, forestry and lawn-care equipment manufacturer and producer in Moline, Illinois. Safety features of the workplace; Employee involvement in safety maintenance of the company; Development of the safety and health programs in the industry. INSETS: Feature at a Glance.;High Marks for Social Responsibility..

Presents answers to common questions received by the United States Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Safety standards for bloodborne pathogens; Details of multi-employer citations in construction projects; Elements of a successful ergonomics program; OSHA standards for maritime safety.

Suggests that while United States legislators work to address workplace violence, organizations count on safety professionals to formulate solutions. Complexity of the workplace violence issue; Efforts on the American Industrial Hygiene Association to urge the Occupational Safety & Health Administration to be proactive about the issue; Need to conduct vulnerability audits. INSETS: What Role for Governments?;The High Cost of Workplace Violence..

Focuses on the outlook for health and safety professionals in the United States in the light of the economic downturn. Statistics on employment increases in the sector predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; Demand for experienced employees; Tips for new college graduates on how to be competitive in the job market; Industries and type of work where the skills of a generalist and a specialist are needed. INSET: Staying Competitive..

Focuses on the impact of economic conditions in the United States on workplace safety. Conventional belief on the relationship of the economy to workplace injury; Efforts of various business sectors in making workplaces safer; Link between workers' compensation costs and the economy; Statistics on occupational injury and illness rates; Other factors affecting workplace safety.

Discusses ways for construction companies in the United States to develop and implement safety programs. Development of policies that meet requirements by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Designation of a safety director; Training on safety; Creation of a safety attitude; Retention of employees by developing a good reputation in safety. INSETS: The Buck Stops Here.;Practicing Safety by Incentive..

Discusses the implications of the illegal asbestos abatement in New York for industrial safety and health. Overview on different lawsuits filed by workers against their employees for exposing them to the hazards of asbestos inhalation; Overview on the progress made by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in investigating illegal asbestos abatement in the state. INSETS: Feature at a Glance.;Finding an Honest Contractor.;Dangers of Asbestos..

Describes how scientists and contracted workers at Argonne National Laboratory's Advanced Photon Source (APS) facility in Argonne, Illinois, were able to work together to create a safe workplace for themselves. Types of research conducted at the facility; Creation of a proactive safety culture within APS; Teamwork; Important elements of the APS safety program.

Presents a primer on safety certification for occupational safety and health management students in the United States. Definition of certification; Benefits of certification; Number of quality certification programs available.

Offers advice on how to prevent electrical accidents in the workplace. Importance of U-blades; Double-insulated power tools; Extension cords; Ground fault circuit interrupters. INSETS: Back to Basics--Ohm's Law.;Five Electrical Myths You Need to Know..