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Safety professionals interested in implementing "Buy Quiet" programs in their workplaces take note: the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will hold a Buy Quiet Workshop Nov. 9-10 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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The AIHA Board of Directors recently approved a new ergonomics document created by the Ergonomics Committee. Aimed at clarifying common ergonomics misconceptions, the reference document discusses the scientific validity of ergonomics, the financial costs of ergonomics regulations and controls, and how ergonomics-related injuries can be properly diagnosed.

On November 3 OSHA held a “Conversation with Stakeholders: Preventing Hearing Loss” which was held in response to the Agency’s withdrawal of its economic feasibility interpretation concerning employers’ responsibility to provide engineering controls.
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A national survey and assessment of the occupational safety and health workforce has been completed by Westat under contract with NIOSH. This effort was guided by a multidisciplinary advisory task force of occupational safety and health professional and practitioners.
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Penney Stanch of the JSC Occupational Health group has passed the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Exam. The CIH exam administered by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) is a very challenging test that requires many hours of preparation. We congratulate Penney on this significant accomplishment!
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