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excluding agricultural equipment from


road weight and use restrictions. In the
report, the committee also recommends
policy changes for a consistent source of
funding for research into hazards, risks
and best safety practices, and for the
development of a Uniform Vehicle Code
that reflects uses oi modem agricultural
equipment, which should be adopted by
all states.
ROADWAY SAFETY
ATA Cautions About
Dangers erf "Hypermiling"
People looking to save money on fuel
can use driving techniques that maxi-
mize their vehicle's fuel economy. In fact,
a recent issue of U.S. Ne zcs mu World
Re p ort listed "hypermiling" as one of 50
ways to improve your life in 2009. One
transportation industry organization,
American Trucking Association (ATA),
has publicly stated that it agrees that cer-
tain hypermiling practices such as slow-
ing down, eliminating jackrabbit starts,
reducing engine idling and using cruise
control have benefits. However, it cau-
tions that "the more extreme techniques,
such as over-inflating tires, shutting off a
vehicle's engine while in motion and tail-
gating trucks in an attempt to draft, can
cause catastrophic results." The issue
was a recent topic of discussion by ATA
on BizCentral.org, a blog community for
business assKiations. Find the post at
www.bizcentral.org/american-trucking
-association/2009/Q2/hypermiiing-to
-save-fuel-not-t. php.
WATER SAFETY
Free Chlorine institute
Publications Focus on
Safety, Security (f Water
Tatment Operations
The Chk)rine Institute (CI) is offering 19
free technical pamphlets to help water,
wastewater and swimming pool opera-
tors keep their facilities more safe and
secure. The available dcKuments include
The Chlorine Manual; Water and Waste-
water Operators Chlorine Handbcwk;
Recommended Practices for Handling
Chlorine Bulk Highway Transports;
Recommended Practices for Handling
Chlorine Tank Cars; First Aid, Medical
Ma nagement/Sun,'ei] lance and Occu-
pational Hygiene Monitoring Practices for
Chlorine; Emergency Response Plans ft)r
Chlor-Alkali, Scdium Hypochlorite, and
Hydrogen Chloride Facilities; PPE for
Chlor-Alkali Chemicals; Atmospheric
Monitoring Equipment for Chlorine;
Recommendations for Prevention of
Personal Injuries for Chlorine Producer
and User Facilities; Emergency Shut-Off
Systems for Bulk Transfer of Chlorine;
and Safe Handling of Chlorine Contain-
ing Nitrogen Trichloride.
To download the pamphlets, visit
www.chlorineinstitute.org. Click on the
"Bookstore" button, then on "Free Safety
Pamphlets." Visitors must take a short
survey to access a complete list of the free
publications, which Cl says will help it
determine the "success of providing free
safety information to key stakeholders
throughout the chlor-alkali industry."
FIRE PREVENTION
lUFPA initiative Focuses
on Home Fire Sprinklers
Homes with automatic fire sprinklers and
working smoke alarms reduce the risk of
an occupant dying in a fire by 827o. That
is a fact that NFPA will tout through its
Fire Sprinkler Initiative: Bringing Safety
Home. The goal is to encourage adoption
of requirements for automatic fire sprin-
klers in new one - and twofamily homes,
something NFPA has long advocated.
NFPA has launched a new website for
the initiativewww.firesprinklerinitia
tive.org. "It will be the source of materials
KEEP YOUR CAREER COMPETITIVE, OBTAIN A
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SAFETY CERTIEICATION
ASP-CSP/OHST/CHST
Two Ways to Prepare (2009 Blueprint)
We offer "Workshops" or "Home Study Workbooks" for the
leading Safety Certifications. ASP or CSP or OHST or CHST. Each
workshop reviews all required math skills (not a separate course).
Our three day Workshops use the first volume of our home study
workbook as a guide to review the areas covered on each individual
exam; discuss testing strategy: review reference material and answer
approximately 340 sample questions with full answer explanations.
Volume 11 of each workbook contains home study self-examinations
and provides multiple sets of questions, answers and explanations to
assist in identifying your weak areas for additional study.
The $850 cost for each workshop includes the two-volume
workbooks and a scientillc calculator. Workbooks and/or CDRoms
are available for home study for each certification at a cost of:
Workbooks (set of 2) or CDRom each S275.OO
Workbooks & CDRom $375.00
C heck. Purchase Order or Visa/MC/AE to:
SPAN International Training Safety Workshops
Formerly LAS VEGAS/SRS Safety Workshops
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Phone: 1-888-589-6757 Fax: 1-417-724-2883
www.spantraining.com
Workshop Schedule
ASP (Safety Fundamentals)
Dallas TX Mayl 1-13, 2009
SpringHeld MO* Jun 10-12. 2009
Seattle WA Jul 13-15. 2009
Las Vegas NV Aug 10-12,2009
Houston TX Sep 14-16, 2009
Pittsburgh PA Oct 5-7, 2009
Springfield MO* Nov 11-13, 2009
CSP (Comprehensive Practices)
Dallas TX May 14-16,2009
Springfield MO* Jun 15-17. 2009
Seattle WA Jul 16-18. 2009
Las Vegas NV Aug 13-15,2009
Houston TX Sep 17-19,2009
Pittsburgh PA Oct 8-10, 2009
Springlleld MO* Nov 16-18. 2009
* Reduced price - S775.00
OHST/CHST
Las Vegas NV Aug 24-26/Aug 27-29, 2009
Private Workshops available, call for quotes.
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advocates can use when talking to com-
munity leaders, elected officials and oth-
ers to get home sprinkler requirements in
place, either through ordinances or adop-
tion of model safety codes," NFPA
explains. The site will also host a discus-
sion foRim and will incorporate various
sixrial networking toots.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
Crossing
Guards at Risk
for Injuries
Many drivers see them
every day helping kids
safely cross the street as
they arrive at or leave
schoi>l. Yet, many proba-
hiy don't realize how dangerous it is to be
a school crossing guard. ITie New Jersey
Department of Health and Senior Services
and NIOSH recently studied the hazards
and issued a report, found at www.nj
, gov / health / surv / documents / xgua rd s
rpt.pdf, as well as a hazard alert tliat
details preventive measures; it can be
found at www.nj.gov/health/surv/doc
uments/njcrossing guards.pdf.
MACHINE SAFEGUARDING
NIOSH Seeks Partners
for Safety Device
To better improve safety and protect
workers, NIOSH developed the JamAlert
system, which automatically terminates
power to a machine when a jam is detect-
ed and initiates a system that prevents the
machine from being tumed hack on
before the am is cleared. Tlie technology
was granted a patent (US 7,493,854) on
Feb. 24,2009. According to NIOSH, the
device could be adapted to machinery
tbat is prone to jamming and/or requires
a secondary level of lockout control. The
agency is interested in identifying part-
ners to further test and move the technol-
ogy into the workplace. To leam more
about tbis partnering opportunity, contact
John Powers at jpowers@cdc.gov.
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
Virtual Safety Tour
Exposes Common Hazards
SH&E professionals know that when
company executives take a proactive role
in SH&E efforts, site safety improves.
Nowhere is this more true than on con-
strLiction jobsites, say National Electrical
Contractors Association and Intemational
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).
The organizations have partnered to pro-
duce a 4-minute video report highlighting
simple steps building owners can take to
increase safety and significantly reduce
costs. During the program, Jim Dollard,
safety director of IBEW Local 98, leads
viewers through a tour of a high-rise con-
struction project in Philadelphia, pointing
out common hazards such as falls, secure
footing, ladder safety and electrical safety,
and offering practical solutions owners
can take to make their sites safer. The
report is available on ElectricTV.net at
http: / / electrictv.net/safetywalk.aspx.
HEARING PROTECTION
Website Covers Proposed
lURR Labeling Changes
EPA is currently working to better align
noise reduction ratings (NRR) witb real-
world use of hearing protection. As
a result, several proposed changes to test-
ing, labeling and regulations are under-
way A new website, www.NRRUpdate
.com, provides the latest information, reg-
ulatory updates, expert insights and
resources. The site is sponsored by E-A-R,
Peltor and 3M. "There are several gencies
and steps involved before tbe changes can
go into effect," notes E-A-R's Elliott
Berger. "Visitors can leam about tbe vari-
ous agencies involved, including EPA and
ANSI, and better understand how tbey fit
into the regulatory pr^Kess. They can also
see side-by-side comparisons of the old
and proposed new labels and the ration-
ale behind tbe revised standard, which
should ultimately make it easier to choose
effective hearing protection."
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