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The Panda Post, Volume 2
Bamboo Buchwald is back to bring you the latest from the Safety Industry. I spent the last two weeks watching the Olympics and scouring the Internet for useful safety news. Honestly, the Olympics were more fun, although I thought they could have featured Pandas more prominently in the opening ceremonies or even used them to add some interest during rhythmic gymnastics.
Enjoy the Labor Day weekend (there’s really no better way to celebrate work than by taking the day off). At Milwaukee-based Associated Panda we’ll be inundated with the roar of Harley’s in town for the company’s 105th anniversary. I have access to plenty of NRR 33 dB earplugs if the rumble gets too loud. |
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The Beijing Olympics: China Actually Outsourcing to the United States
Michael Phelps took home suitcases full of gold from the 2008 Olympic Games, but the American “Merman” wasn’t the only one profiting from the games. An article from Occupational Health & Safety shows that a slew of companies including DuPont, 3M and RAE Systems provided safety equipment for the games (which unfortunately didn’t earn them any time on the medal stand). Safety blokes, be prepared—the 2012 games in London are right around the corner. |
ISHN Editor Dave Johnson Lists His Seven Barriers to Safety
How often do you see a safety-related article that references the 1937 Fordham football team and its famed Seven Blocks of Granite linemen? Dave Johnson’s interesting editorial mentions the old school gridiron powerhouse (I’ll take his word on the team’s dominance and give the Rams credit for having Vince Lombardi on the team) and the reference actually makes sense. The Seven Barriers to Safety (see the correlation now?)—learn them, know them, live them. |
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Guess What? Workplace Toxins Are Still Bad
The Washington Post continues to be all over the Department of Labor for its attempt to, in effect, make it “more difficult to regulate workplace safety”. Here’s the scathing editorial in the Washington Post asking for the DOL to cease and desist. The Washington Post means business. |
It’s All in How You Say It
An article from Occupational Health & Safety outlines OSHA’s changes in verbiage regarding respirator provisions for workers. When dealing with worker safety, can’t we all agree that it’s a good idea to be as clear as possible? |
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Expect more from this tireless cartoon reporter (sleep is difficult considering I wasn’t drawn with eyelids) in the weeks to come. We at The Panda Post are here to keep you (semi) informed. |
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