OSHA has sent letters to nearly
15,000 workplaces nationwide
that have the highest
numbers of injuries and illnesses resulting
in days away from work, restricted
work activities or job transfers,
known as the DART rate.
“Receipt of this letter means that
workers in that particular establishment
are being injured at a higher rate than
in most other businesses of its kind in
the country,” said Assistant Secretary
of Labor for OSHA Dr. David
Michaels. “Employers whose businesses
have injury and illness rates this
high need to take immediate steps to
protect their workers.”
Employers receiving the letters also
were provided copies of their injury and
illness data, along with a list of the
most frequently cited OSHA standards
for their specific industry.
The letter offered assistance in helping
to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses
by suggesting, among other
things, the use of OSHA’s free safety
and health consultation services for
small businesses provided through the
states.
OSHA identified businesses with the
nation’s highest rates of workplace injuries
and illnesses through employer reported
data from a 2009 survey of
about 100,000 worksites. (This survey collected injury and illness data for calendar
year 2008.) Workplaces receiving
notifications had DART rates more
than twice the national average among
all U.S. workplaces.
Designed for small employers,
OSHA’s consultation program can help
an employer identify hazards while
finding effective and economical solutions
for repairing them. In addition, the
OSHA state consultant can assist in developing
and implementing a safety and
health management system for the
workplace.
A list of the employers receiving the letter
is available on OSHA’s public Web site at
http://www.osha.gov/as/opa/foia/hot_16.html.
Ansell Names
New CEO
Ansell Limited has announced
the appointment of Magnus
Nicolin to succeed Doug Tough
as CEO and Managing Director.
Prior to joining Ansell, Magnus, a
Swedish citizen, spent the last three years
with Newell Rubbermaid Inc, most recently
as President, Europe, Middle East,
Africa and Asia Pacific. In this capacity
Magnus was co-located in France and the
US.
Prior to that, he spent seven years
with Esselte Business Systems Inc. in a
number of senior executive roles, the
last three years as President and CEO.
With early career experience gained
at McKinsey and Credit Lyonnais, Magnus also lived in Canada, serving
as VP & General Manager of Bayer Diagnostics.
Magnus has also served as a
Lieutenant in the Swedish Marines attending
the Swedish Naval Academy.
In making the announcement, Ansell
Chairman Peter Barnes said “Magnus’s
appointment follows an extensive internal
and external search that produced
an exceptionally strong candidate pool.
The Ansell Board believes that the
strategic capabilities and leadership
skills that Magnus has already demonstrated,
in a global setting, are a great
match for Ansell’s international businesses
and our future strategies for
growth across all of those businesses.’
“We are delighted that Magnus has
accepted the position and the Board
looks forward to supporting his leadership
of the Ansell Group. Magnus will
inherit a strong leadership team and a
healthy and strong company, established
during Doug’s tenure over the past five
years.”
Magnus began his tenure with Ansell on
Feb. 15, 2010. He will be located at Ansell’s
operational head office in Red Bank, NJ.
“I am looking forward to joining the
Ansell organisation, I have been impressed
with the vision of the Board
and with the progress made by the organisation
under Doug’s leadership”
said Nicolin.
ASSE Poster Contest Winners Named;
to be Displayed at Safety 2010
Children from Florida, South Carolina,
Virginia and Kuwait were the
first place winners in the Eighth annual
American Society of Safety Engineers’
kids’ “safety-on-the-job” poster contest.
ASSE received 850+ posters from children
aged 5-14 from 34 U.S. states and six
countries. Contest winners, contestants and
families will be recognized during ASSE
NAOSH Week kick-off events May 2 and 3
in Washington, D.C.
The posters will also be on display at
ASSE’s Safety 2010 Professional Development
Conference and Exposition, which will
be held at the Baltimore Convention Center
June 13-16. More than 4,000 safety, health &
environmental professionals are expected to
attend.
In keeping with the needs of an
ever changing industry, the conference provides a forum for
attendees to learn about the latest issues and trends in the SH&E
profession. The conference sessions provide industry education that
can be tied to the hands-on opportunities that can be seen on the
exhibit floor.
Keynote speakers include, Andrew
Winston, author of “Green to Gold,” who will discuss how companies
use technology and green thinking to create smarter, stronger
businesses. He will explore environmental pressures, strategies and
tools that the world’s best companies use to innovate and profit
from.
The New Assistant Secretary of
Labor, David Michaels, Ph.D., has been invited to share his insights
and respond to questions from an ASSE panel moderator. He will
address the key issues and concerns of SH&E professionals on the
activities and impact of the regulatory, standards development and
compliance assistance efforts of the Federal Government.
Smart business leaders see
opportunities in all situations, good and bad. Geoffrey Colvin,
senior editor at large for FORTUNE magazine, will share how
successful leaders respond in a crisis, specific tactics leaders use
in these tough times and how to position yourself and your business
to be strong. Colvin, author of “The Upside of the Downturn” and
“Talent is Overrated” will address the most vital issues facing
business and the economy.
More than 350 workshop and
seminar sessions will be presented during the conference along more
than 20 different development tracks. ASSE attendees are experienced
and high-ranking professionals, 74 percent of whom have more than 10
years experience in their field.
And 48 percent of buyers report
they plan to spend $50,000 or more for products seen at the ASSE
Exposition.
For more on Safety 2010, go to
www.asse.org/education/pdc10/index.php.
