Severe working conditions in Bolivian mines, Including Children

The severe working conditions, especially for children who labor underground. The mines extract gold, silver, tin and zinc.These working conditions, especially for children, must be changed…..about 250,000 to document the daily lives of miners. They’re...

EPA Watchdog Questions Safety of Sewage Used as Fertilizer

(Bloomberg) — The Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t know if the treated sewage sludge that farmers use as fertilizer is safe, according to a report from its internal watchdog.The treated sewage known as biosolids is chock full of nutrients, which is...

Changing World of Work at Forum 2019

The world of work is experiencing rapid, constant change, bringing with it new and emerging health and safety challenges. Join us for two days of inspiration, innovations and discussion featuring an exciting roster of world-class speakers at CCOHS’ Forum on The...
Podcasts: Scent Sensitivities in the Workplace by CCOHS

Podcasts: Scent Sensitivities in the Workplace by CCOHS

Feature Podcast: Scent Sensitivities in the WorkplaceHelp your co-workers to breathe easy by maintaining a fragrance-free workplace. This podcast discusses the issues of scents sensitivities in the workplace and provides information on how fragrances can impact the...

As you turn back the clocks check your carbon monoxide detectors.

ReadyWisconsin— As you turn back the clocks around your home this weekend, take advantage of the time change to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.”Those devices can be essential to alerting you to a fire or carbon monoxide leak in...

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