Chromium Linked to Telomere Damage

http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/about/resources/nationality.aspx

Dear Global Netters,

Just in case any of you had been wondering... here is a reply, additional information from Niall Evans with HSE in UK.

Best wishes,

Andrew Cutz
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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/globalocchyg-list/

FOR YOUR INFORMATION...

Subject: RE: JOBS: Occupational Hygeine Inspector (HSE, UK)
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 09:52:02 +0000
From: Niall.Evans@...
To: andrewcutz@...
CC: Len.Morris@...

Andrew

The nationality rules for the UK Civil Service are linked to from the job advertisement. For ease the link is

If you qualify under these rules, you would then need to investigate any requirements for you to live and work in the UK. We cannot advise you on this, as it is a responsibility of the UK Border Agency. A good starting point is their website at

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/

I hope this is helpful.

Regards

Niall Evans

Team Leader

FOD SG Occupational Hygiene

0113 283 4343

From: Andrew Cutz [mailto:andrewcutz@...]
Sent: 04 December 2009 17:57
To: GlobalOccHyg List
Cc: European IH List; Niall Evans; Len Morris; Peter Griffin
Subject: JOBS: Occupational Hygeine Inspector (HSE, UK)

Dear Global Netters,

I am not sure what the residency requirements are for this position in UK.

Sincerely,

Andrew Cutz
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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/globalocchyg-list/

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The UK Health and Safety Executive has a vacancy for a specialist
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#2698

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Sun Dec 6, 2009 10:39 pm
Subject: Chromium Linked to Telomere Damage

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Chromium Linked to Telomere Damage

By Laura Hall
December 2009

"Telomeres are really starting to become big business," explained Opresko. "I think in a public health setting, we need to be aware of this so we can properly educate the public." (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw)

Dan Shaughnessy, Ph.D., health science administrator for the Exposure Biology Program, part of the Genes, Environment and Health Initiative, introduced ONES grantee Patricia Opresko. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw)

Opresko�s talk was the third seminar in the Keystone Science Lecture Series hosted by the Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT).
(Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw)

On November 10, Patricia Opresko, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, presented "Links Between Telomere Instability, Environmental Genotoxins and Human Disease" for the Keystone Science Lecture Series at NIEHS. Opresko is an NIEHS 2006 Outstanding New Environmental Scientist (ONES) grantee. ONES is a program that funds early career scientists for five years to investigate the influence of the environment on human disease. Opresko�s research focuses on understanding telomere biology and the mechanisms of telomere loss.

During her talk, Opresko (http://www.biophysics.pitt.edu/site/faculty_detail.php?id=30)

discussed telomere biology, the role of Werner syndrome helicase protein (WRN) and the deleterious effects of hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI), on telomeres. Human exposure to Cr(VI) occurs mainly as an occupational hazard in the welding industry where exposure is associated with respiratory problems and increased risk of lung disease. Cr(VI) is also found in pigments, anti-corrosive agents and sometimes at toxic waste sites.

Opresko explained that a telomere is a series of repetitive DNA elements at the end of a chromosome. Telomeres become shortened with each cell division, partly due to the inability of the DNA replicating enzyme to copy DNA at the tip of the telomere. Opresko said that this shortening mechanism normally limits the number of times cells can divide and this process is believed to be responsible for cellular aging and a limited lifespan. Sperm, egg and stem cells have an enzyme called telomerase that replaces the lost telomere sequence, while other cells of the body, called the somatic cells, do not show telomerase activity.

Fu-Jun Liu, Ph.D., a post-doctoral associate in Opresko�s lab, has looked at the effects of the environmental pollutant Cr(VI) and found that it causes replicative stress chromosome breaks due to replication or stalling fork breaks (see Environmental Factor article (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2009/october/science-protective.cfm)). WRN, which unwinds and separates double-strand DNA allowing the DNA to be copied or repaired, is involved in the recovery from this Cr(VI) damage.

These studies are "the first molecular evidence that WRN protects against replicative stress induced by environmental pollutants," said Opresko. "I think this is a real strength of the ONES program and the NIEHS strategic plan, to try to use environmental agents to inform about biological pathways."
In addition, Opresko and Liu found that Cr(VI) exposure causes telomere damage. Guanine residues of the telomeric repeats are particularly susceptible to oxidative stress caused by Cr(VI). The studies show that Cr(VI) induces chromatid breaks, telomere defects and telomere loss. Cr(VI) induces telomeric defects presumably by interfering with telomeric replication.

In Werner syndrome, a premature aging disease caused by mutations in the WRN gene, the number of sister chromatid exchanges increases relative to normal and is confined specifically to the telomeres. WRN appears to play a role in preventing exchanges, by regulating the recombination of the telomeres. Opresko is currently conducting studies to investigate if Cr(VI) exposure induces more telomeric defects in cells lacking WRN.

The research on Cr(VI) and telomere damage has led Opresko to examine the mutagenesis rate of replicating telomeres using an assay she generated in her lab. Opresko has found that under normal conditions this rate is very low. She plans to use this system to see which proteins are important in telomere replication.

Understanding the role and interactions of the genetic and environmental factors that affect telomere biology may help scientists understand aging and diseases such as Werner syndrome. Doing so may also help to identify groups or individuals that may particularly be at risk from certain occupational or other environmental exposures.

(Laura Hall is a biologist in the NIEHS Laboratory of Pharmacology currently on detail as a writer for the Environmental Factor.)

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SOURCE: ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR | Your Online Source for NIEHS News | December 2009 |
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2009/december/science-chromium.cfm

#2697

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Sun Dec 6, 2009 2:33 pm
Subject: NEWS YOU CAN USE: Expert Panel Recommends Listing Formaldehyde as Known Human Carcinogen

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Expert Panel Recommends Listing Formaldehyde as Known Human Carcinogen

By Robin Mackar
December 2009

Expert Panel Chair Kenneth E. McMartin, Ph.D., and NTP RoC Group Director Ruth Lunn, Dr.P.H., absorb all of the information presented and discussed during the RoC formaldehyde expert panel meeting in North Carolina. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw)

Paul Demers, Ph.D., and Anneclaire DeRoos, Ph.D., carefully consider the comments made during the public comment portion of the meeting. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw)

Expert panel members Stephen M. Rappaport, Ph.D., and Lisa Peterson, Ph.D., listen intently as epidemiological studies are discussed. (Photo courtesy of Steve McCaw)

On November 4, a 10-member independent scientific expert panel convened by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) voted unanimously to list formaldehyde as a "known human carcinogen" in the upcoming 12th NTP Report on Carcinogens (RoC). Currently, formaldehyde is listed in the 11th RoC as "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen." The vote came after three days of presentations, public comments and lengthy discussions of the body of literature on this widely used chemical.

"The decision to change the listing status of formaldehyde is based on sufficient evidence in human epidemiology studies, as well as in animal studies, and the fact that a substantial number of U.S. residents are frequently exposed to detectable concentrations of formaldehyde," said Kenneth E. McMartin, Ph.D., chair of the expert panel. McMartin is a member of the Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport.

Formaldehyde is a high production chemical with a wide variety of uses. In the United States, formaldehyde is predominantly used to produce industrial resins that are used as adhesives and binders in wood products. It can be found in products such as particle board, glues, permanent press fabrics, paper product coatings, fiberboard and plywood. Formaldehyde is also commonly known for its use as a preservative in medical laboratories and mortuaries.
The panel reviewed numerous key epidemiological studies of workers exposed to formaldehyde in different occupational settings. The studies were deemed sufficient evidence to indicate a causal relationship between exposure to formaldehyde and cancer in humans. Taken together, these human studies revealed three types of cancers, including nasopharyngeal carcinoma, sinonasal adenocarcinoma and myeloid leukemia. "Chance, bias and confounding factors are unlikely to explain the observed excess in these cancers," McMartin noted.

The expert panel noted that in the case of myeloid leukemia, there is evidence of genetic damage in lymphocytes in the blood of formaldehyde-exposed people. These studies and toxicity studies in animals suggest that formaldehyde can produce effects at sites other than the nose and sinus that receive the initial contact of the colorless, strong-smelling gas.
"Having studies linking formaldehyde to not just relatively rare nasal cancers, but to a form of leukemia, which is a more common cancer, is an additional public health concern," said Ruth Lunn, Dr.P.H., (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/od/ontp/lunn/index.cfm) director of the Report on Carcinogens Center. (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/about/od/ontp/roc.cfm)
Formaldehyde is one of eight substances under consideration by the NTP for possible listing in the 12th RoC. Next, the NTP will solicit public comment on the expert panel's listing recommendation and scientific justification through the Federal Register, and finalize the background document, taking into consideration the panel's recommended edits and public comments. Following additional internal government review, the NTP will draft its listing recommendation for the 12th RoC and scientific information supporting the recommendation, solicit public comment on the listing recommendation, and convene a meeting of the NTP Board of Scientific Counselors to peer review the science supporting the listing recommendation.

Information about this meeting, and the review of formaldehyde or any other RoC nominated chemical, is available online. (http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/index.cfm?objectid=03C9AF75-E1BF-FF40-DBA9EC0928DF8B15)

(Robin Mackar is the news director in the NIEHS Office of Communications and Public Liaison and a regular contributor to the Environmental Factor.)

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SOURCE: ENVIRONMENTAL FACTOR | Your Online Source for NIEHS News | December 2009 |
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2009/december/spotlight-expert.cfm

#2696

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 4:49 am
Subject: QUO VADIS: "From Kirk Johnson and other GlobalOccHyg List group members on LinkedIn" (LinkedIn Groups, December 04, 2009)

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Friday, December 04, 2009

Dear Global Netters,

We are making a nice transition into the LinkedIn environment which has a new look and a new feel (see below a sample weekly digest). As with any transition there are advantages and disadvantages. One major advantage is that we will be able to network with a broader audience of environmental health and safety professionals.

Please notice that I had mirrored the regional sub-groups (Africa, Americas, Asia / Pacific Rim and Europe) under the GlobalOccHyg List on the LinkedIn Professional Network. URL: http://tinyurl.com/GlobalOccHyg-List

And to continue to provide a bridge from the Yahoo Groups, we set up RSS Feeds from each List.

I will see if I can come up with a conceptual diagram as we adjust and experiment with the information flow...

With the best holiday wishes,

Andrew Cutz
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AN EXAMPLE of a Weekly Digest of the "GlobalOccHyg List on the LinkedIn Professional Network"

Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2009 08:00:53 -0800
From: group-digests@...
Subject: From Kirk Johnson and other GlobalOccHyg List group members on LinkedIn

Linkedin Groups

December 4, 2009

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#2695

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Fri Dec 4, 2009 5:57 pm
Subject: JOBS: Occupational Hygeine Inspector (HSE, UK)

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Sent:	December 4, 2009 3:41:39 AM
To:	UKOH@...

*UKOH* Delete original text \/ below \/ before replying to stop messages growing too large *UKOH*
 
The UK Health and Safety Executive has a vacancy for a specialist
inspector of Occupational Hygiene. If you are interested a link to the
vacancy website is below.
 
http://www.hse.gov.uk/careers/fod-csd-b3-occupational-hygiene-inspector.htm


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#2694

From: Dave Zalk <zalk1@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 3:37 am
Subject: 2009 FOHS Worldwide Outreach Program Grant - Deadline 31 Dec

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FOHS 2009 WORLDWIDE OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Supporting Educational Needs in Developing Countries since 2003

GRANT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES - Deadline for submission is 31 December 2009

MISSION
The mission of the Foundation for Occupational Health and Safety
(FOHS) "Worldwide Outreach Program" is to support the professional
development of occupational health and safety with emphasis on
primary prevention in Occupational Hygiene.

GOAL
The goal of this Program is to provide cooperative financial and
technical support to enhance organizations emphasizing occupational
hygiene training and education.

GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT
FOHS announces a calendar year 2009 grant, total value up to US
$2,000. It is recommended that individual proposals be in the US
$1,000 - $2,000 range. This is not a monetary award but must identify
specific educational or research materials needed to support a
program. One identified and fundable objective is to provide packages
of published materials that would enhance an organization's library.

ELIGIBILITY
Qualifying educational organizations, professional organizations, and
non-government organizations and/or collaborating centers are
eligible to apply. Those seeking to further the goals of the World
Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centers for Occupational
Health's Work Plan are further encouraged to apply.

PROPOSAL EVALUATION: Criteria used to evaluate the proposal include:
* Eligibility of organization,
* Demonstrated support of Occupational Hygiene training and education
activities,
* Meeting the FOHS program mission and goals, and
* Potential for long-term development of in-country professionals
including knowledge and skill transfer.

INTERNET LINKS:
* FOHS Worldwide Outreach Program Home Page: http://www.fohs.org/WOPrgm.htm
* ONLINE Grant Submittal Form: http://www.fohs.org/WOP_GrantFrm.htm

#2693

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Thu Dec 3, 2009 2:54 am
Subject: COMMERCIAL: ASHRAE Conference Goes Virtual

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For your information and consideration...

Andrew Cutz, CIH
Markham, Ontario, Canada

From: adean@...
Subject: ASHRAE Conference Goes Virtual
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:14:41 -0500

For Release:
December 2, 2009

Contact: Amanda Dean
Public Relations
678-539-1216
adean@...

ASHRAE Conference Goes Virtual

ATLANTA�ASHRAE�s Winter Conferences provide members and professionals in the HVAC&R industry with technical guidance, networking opportunities and access to the latest technology. For 2010, the Society will continue in this tradition with an additional new twist: The Conference is going virtual.

The Virtual Conference extends access to advances in the HVAC&R industry to professionals across the country and around the world. Participants in the Virtual Conference will be able to interact with speakers and attendees by posting questions and comments, viewing other comments and viewing the presenters� responses through an online discussion board, in addition to ASHRAE�s traditional recordings (synced audio and PowerPoint presentations).

�The ASHRAE Winter Virtual Conference offers tremendous opportunities to learn about current practices, case studies and other professional and personal development sessions on a wide-range of hot-topics,� Dennis Wessel, Orlando Conference chair, said. �From BIM to ASHRAE standards, attendees can post and view comments on their schedule and refer back to the sessions as needed after the conference ends.�

Benefits of the Virtual Conference include:

� Access to over 250 presentations.

� Complete coverage of the technical program with access to seminar presentations, select Transactions sessions, posters and questions and answers from attendees and presenters.

� The ability to post and view comments on presentations.

� Send and receive questions and answers from presenters of selected sessions for a two-week period

� Online access to the presentations for one year.

ASHRAE members may register for the Virtual Conference at www.ashrae.org/orlandovirtual for $299. Non-members may register for $464; registration includes one-year ASHRAE membership upon completion of membership application. Companies may also register three or more employees for the Virtual Conference. Additionally, those already registered to attend the Conference in person will have access to all virtual content for free.

ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.

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#2692

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Wed Dec 2, 2009 10:48 pm
Subject: RE: EHS assistance in Romania

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If you are aware of any EHS professional contacts in Romania (see below) please contact Maharshi Mehta *directly* at (maharshi.mehta@...) as he is not subscribed to this mailing list

Thank you,

Andrew Cutz, CIH
List Moderator

FURTHER TO...
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EHS assistance in Romania�

From:	Maharshi Mehta (maharshi.mehta@...)
Sent:	December 2, 2009 5:22:17 PM
To:	Andrew Cutz (andrewcutz@...)

 
Andrew
 
Do you know of any two EHS professionals who are based in Romania
(Bucharest, Napoka) who could work with us on a long term project. What I
need now is contact details and resume. I have to send the proposal by
Monday. I am on business in Iowa but can call you if you like.
 
Thank you
 
Maharshi

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#2691

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Wed Dec 2, 2009 1:56 pm
Subject: RE: [IH_List_for_Asia] Inquiry in IH Training on Asia and Pacific Rim

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Hello Jas!

Can you please advise Ariyani Auliana (ariyani10@...) in Indonesia about any IH training in the region and direct him to the right people.

Thank you,

Andrew

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Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:00:53 -0800
Subject: [IH_List_for_Asia] Inquiry on IH Training in Asia and Pacific

Hi All,

Do you mind informing me about the upcoming events on IH training in the region?

Ariyani

Balikpapan

Indonesia

#2690

From: "Dean Calhoun" <dcalhoun@...>
Date: Wed Dec 2, 2009 1:36 pm
Subject: EHS Thought Leaders - a discussion with Keith Tait

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http://affygility.com/news/tait.html

Hi Andrew,

For your use.

EH&S Thought Leaders – a discussion with Keith Tait

As a seasoned veteran of the pharmaceutical industry, Keith Tait has witnessed many changes in corporate and industry EH&S programs. These changes include initiating and implementing industrial hygiene and potent compound safety programs on a global scale. Dean Calhoun, President and CEO of Affygility Solutions discussed with Keith those industry changes, opportunities, and accomplishments, and the future challenges that lie ahead.

#2689

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Tue Dec 1, 2009 8:55 pm
Subject: NTP UPDATE: Evaluation of Endocrine Disruptor Screening Assays: Expert Panel Nominations and Data Submissions Requested�

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NTP UPDATE: Evaluation of Endocrine Disruptor Screening Assays: Expert Panel Nominations and Data Submissions Requested�

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To:	ntpmail@... (ntpmail@...)

Evaluation of Endocrine Disruptor Screening Assays: Expert Panel Nominations and Data Submissions Requested

The National Toxicology Program Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) is requesting nominations of expert scientists for an international independent scientific review panel (Panel) to assess the validation status of two in vitro assays for their usefulness and limitations in determining whether chemicals interact with estrogen receptors in vitro. NICEATM is also requesting the submission of relevant data for consideration by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) and the Panel.

NICEATM will convene the Panel in collaboration with ICCVAM as part of the ICCVAM technical evaluation of the scientific validity of an in vitro stably-transfected estrogen receptor (ER) transcriptional activation (TA) Assay (LUMI-CELL� ER assay, XDS, Inc.) and an in vitro cell proliferation assay (CertiChem, Inc., MCF-7 Cell Proliferation assay). All available data generated using these assays, or from in vivo or in vitro assessments for the 78 reference substances recommended by ICCVAM for the validation of in vitro ER and androgen receptor binding and TA test method will be considered. Where appropriate, data will be used to assess the validity of the assays, and to aid in the development of performance standards for these test methods.

NICEATM invites the submission of relevant in vitro and in vivo data and information for the ICCVAM-recommended reference substances, or for other substances for which data exists from the LUMI-CELL ER assay and the CertiChem MCF-7 Cell Proliferation assay. NICEATM also requests nominations of scientists with relevant knowledge and experience to serve on the Panel. Areas of relevant expertise include, but are not limited to, biostatistics, cellular biology, endocrinology, molecular genetics, regulatory toxicology, reproductive toxicology, and test method validation.

Information about the NICEATM-sponsored validation studies, as well as instructions on how to submit data and nominations, is available at:
http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/methods/endocrine/ED-ERassay.htm

ICCVAM has contributed to the approval or endorsement of 31 alternative safety-testing methods by Federal regulatory agencies since its establishment in 1997. Appropriate use of these test methods can significantly reduce animal use and improve animal welfare. ICCVAM has also identified critical research, development, and validation efforts needed to further advance numerous other alternative methods.

To view Federal Register Notice (Vol. 74, No. 227, November 27,2009) visit URL:
http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/?objectid=4546EA64-F1F6-975E-7110F25142BA4623

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#2688

From: jungeun.lee@...
Date: Tue Dec 1, 2009 8:01 pm
Subject: JungEun Lee is out for external training

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#2687

From: "D. Jeff Burton" <djeffburton@...>
Date: Tue Dec 1, 2009 6:52 pm
Subject: commercial: last minute CM points = low cost ethics course

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If you're looking for some last-minute�CM points, we've got a $35, 4-hour course on IH Ethics at www.eburton.com. Its all via email

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Thanks! -- jeff

#2686

From: globalocchyg-list@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Dec 1, 2009 8:31 am
Subject: File - AIHA Membership Application.doc

globalocchyg-list@yahoogroups.com

File        : AIHA  Membership Application.doc
Description : AIHA has created the International Affiliate Membership
Application Form as an MS Word document and posted it to the AIHA website:
http://www.aiha.org/1documents/AIHA%20International%20Affiliate%20Membership%20A\
pplication.doc

#2685

From: globalocchyg-list@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue Dec 1, 2009 8:31 am
Subject: File - [DRAFT] Netiquette Guidelines

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File        : [DRAFT] Netiquette Guidelines
Description : GlobalOccHyg List Netiquette Guidelines

#2684

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:08 pm
Subject: The NIOSH Science Blog has been updated: Workplace Hearing Loss (CDC Weekly Digest Bulletin, 24-NOV-2009)

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From: CDC NIOSH <cdc@...>
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:19:11 -0600 (CST)
Subject: The NIOSH Science Blog has been updated: Workplace Hearing Loss

It is estimated that over 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise on the job and an additional nine million are at risk for hearing loss from other agents such as solvents and metals. Read more about a new surveillance program and provide input on future efforts to prevent hearing loss in the workplace on the NIOSH Science Blog. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/blog/

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#2683

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Mon Nov 30, 2009 3:35 pm
Subject: COMMERCIAL: Short Courses in Occupational Safety (NC OSHERC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina)

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For your information and consideration...

Andrew Cutz
________________________________________________
Andrew Cutz, CIH | Moderator, GlobalOccHyg List |
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/globalocchyg-list/

FOR YOUR INFORMATION...

From: vicki_smith@...
To: Andrew Cutz, CIH <627788@...>
Subject: [ncosherc] Come Dec 18 to learn more about OSHA's New Recordkeeping Directive Addressing Under-recorded Injuries and Illnesses
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:23:04 -0500

Coming soon from the NC Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center

New! Short courses in Occupational Safety

Session II OSHA and More to Remain in Compliance December 15-18, 2009 Chapel Hill, NC	Session III Safety Process and OSHA Star January 12-14, 2010 Chapel Hill, NC	Session IV Supervisors and Safety Issues April 19-23, 2010 Chapel Hill, NC	Session V Hazard Recognition and Fixing the Problems May 18-20, 2010 Chapel Hill, NC
OSHA Required Training Dec. 15, 7 hours, $125 OSHA Required Inspections Dec. 16, 7 hours, $125 OSHA Required Written Programs Dec. 17, 7 hours, $125 OSHA Recordkeeping (see below) December 18, 7 hours, $125 Register for ALL of SESSION II for $440 and SAVE $60!	Managing the Safety Process Jan. 12, 7 hours, $125 Achieving OSHA Star Jan. 13, 7 hours, $125 Conducting Incident Investigations Jan. 14, 7 hours, $125 Register for ALL of SESSION III for $330 and SAVE $45!	Safety for Supervisors � What Every Supervisor Should Know Apr. 19, 7 hours, $125 Ergonomics Apr. 20, 7 hours, $125 Lockout/Tagout Apr. 21, 7 hours, $125 Machine Guarding Apr. 22, 7 hours, $125 NFPA 70 E: Electrical Safety Apr. 23, 4 hours, $85 Register for ALL of SESSION IV for $518 and SAVE $67!	Techniques of Hazard Recognition May 18, 7 hours, $125 Auditing the Safety and Health System May 19, 7 hours, $125 Managing the Safety Process May 20, 7 hours, $125 Register for ALL of SESSION V for $330 and SAVE $45!
OSHA Recordkeeping: OSHA released its promised Directive on its new Injury and Illness Recordkeeping National Emphasis Program (NEP) on September 30, 2009. This is one of OSHA's efforts to address the issue of under-recorded injuries and illnesses. Click the Directive link above for additional information.

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#2682

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:01 pm
Subject: INBR 2010 on IBRO web page. Please share with others

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For your information. Please note that the... Abstract Submission Deadline is on April 30, 2010

Andrew Cutz
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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/globalocchyg-list/

FOR YOUR INFORMATION... PLEASE CIRCULATE!!!
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Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:05:16 -0800
From: polycarpnwoha@...
Subject: INBR 2010 on IBRO web page. Please share with others
To: chvatal@...; andrewcutz@...; acooper@...; ajlc@...; avi@...; bachindo@...; bsc@...; chukwuchidinma@...; carlos.belmonte@...; ckebubedike@...; nucbt@...; chilakacharles@...; chidiakujorp@...; Christian.Campbell@...; christophor@...; condorda@...; dcampolina@...; dong_christian@...; dclark@...; mceverz@...; caprifelicitee@...; cantelli@...; cooper@...; sitox@...; jconnor@...; jy_chen@...; John.Cherrie@...; jclark@...; judith_chilton@...; julita@...; j.k.chipman@...; crofton.kevin@...; castillam@...; arantxam@...; cmb16@...; m.cousin@...; mcousin@...; monica.carson@...; nkampman@...; nancy.claude@...; obasichika3@...; pschurchland@...; pcrockett@...; charitymemorialclinic@...; rChinedum-Udumukwu@...; schirwa@...
CC: polycarpnwoha@...

Dear All,

Please look up the latest important pieces of information about INBR 2010 on the main page of IBRO web www.ibro.info and IBRO SONA page http://sona.ibro.info/Pub/Pub_Main_Display.asp?LC_Docs_ID=4449 . Please share this email with colleagues and friends. I prefer you checking out the information on IBRO web. But in case you have problem doing so, please see the same information attached herewith. Thank you for your efforts so far.

I look forward to an update and response from you.

Best regards,

Polycarp Nwoha, PhD
polycarpnwoha@...

SOURCE: IBRO SONA Page http://sona.ibro.info/Pub/Pub_Main_Display.asp?LC_Docs_ID=4449
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3rd INBR 2010 Congress, Abuja, Nigeria
7/24/2010 -> 7/30/2010
The 1st International Neuroscience Congress organized by the Institute of Neuroscience and Biomedical Research (INBR) was in July 2006, following the epoch-making SONA 2003 Conference, which held in Abuja. INBR 2006 was very successful and attracted many participants from Nigeria, other parts of Africa, and outside Africa. It was very remarkable that majority voted for a follow-up conference in 2008. It brought together people from different cultural, academic and research backgrounds. Collaboration was established and there was general awareness, great networking and mentoring. Many local scientists had the opportunity to visit the laboratories of foreign participants thereafter. The 2008 INBR Congress was a great improvement over 2006 and it is hoped that 2010 will be a turning point for many scientists from within and outside Nigeria, in terms of great awareness of the real value of Africa in increasing the scientific, cultural and social content of the world. Increasing interest would be devoted to the young ones in making them think science in general and neuroscience in particular, as a career. The first champion of the International Brain Bee (IBB) Quiz contest will be concluded by then. The INBR 2010 Congress will be a very important congress that will boost scientific research in Africa in particular and other parts of the world in general. So don't miss INBR 2010 Abuja, Nigeria. Polycarp Nwoha, PhD Congress President Institute of Neuroscience and Biomedical Research Abuja, Nigeria Email: polycarpnwoha@... Cell phone: 08037000458 Abstract Submission Deadline: April 30, 2010 Abstract Format: Abstract should be typed single-spaced, 11 Font size, and not more than 300 words. It should not be sub-headed and should be on one paragraph. If presentation is by poster, poster size: 4ft by 3ft. Committee determines if abstract is accepted or not and mode of presentation. Submission of abstract closes April 30, 2010. Submit to Polycarp Nwoha at polycarpnwoha@... or Austin Obi at austinhealth@.... Please confirm that you receive acknowledgment of receipt of your abstract submission. Preliminary Programme: click here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ END Forwarded by Andrew Cutz, CIH \| Moderator, GlobalOccHyg List \| http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/globalocchyg-list/

#2681

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:14 pm
Subject: International Occupational Hygiene Training - update on progress, November 2009

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Memorandum of Understanding .pdf

Dear Colleagues,

For the last four years work has been taking place to develop an international system of training and qualifications for entry level occupational hygienists in developing countries. Consultation and discussions have been held at occupational hygiene conferences around the world and the system has been refined and developed to meet stakeholder needs.

The newsletter provides a brief update of recent developments, the organisations involved and the courses available.

Many thanks

Roger Alesbury
Group Head of Industrial Hygiene
Phone: + 44 7767 298935 (mobile)
BP International Limited.
Registered office: Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7BP. Registered in England and Wales, number 542515.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION...
______________________________________________
From: Alesbury, Roger J
Sent:   09 November 2009 08:32
Cc:     'ohta@...'; 'Anthea Page'
Subject:        International Occupational Hygiene Training - update on progress, November 2009

Newsletter November 2009

Dear colleagues,

As previously, I am writing on behalf of the small group who have been progressing the development of this scheme. You are included in the distribution as you may have been involved in discussions, or expressed an interest at various workshops and presentations that have been made at occupational hygiene conferences worldwide over the last 3/4 years. We intend to provide periodic 'newsletters' but if you no longer wish to be included, please email ohta@... and your name will be removed from the list. Similarly, if you have received this indirectly and wish to be added to the list just email and let us know.

During the last few months there have been a number of significant and exciting developments. The name being used to describe the organisation handling the development of the international training modules is 'the Occupational Hygiene Training Association' (OHTA). A company limited by guarantee has been registered under the name OHTA and rules of operation are being developed. This body will work under the guidance of IOHA and its member organisations and its board members will be drawn from IOHA and IOHA member organisations.

The success behind this project has been the cooperation between occupational hygiene bodies across the world. We share a common purpose and enthusiasm to promote the development of occupational hygiene programmes across the world through quality occupational hygiene training and qualifications at a range of levels. To support these aims there have been many workshops and discussions and agreements have been set out through a series of Memorandums of Understanding - a simple way to set out and demonstrate shared goals and ambitions to work together.

The original Memorandum of Understanding between IOHA members societies now has 10 signatures BOHS (UK), AIOH (Australia), AIHA (USA), OHSI (Ireland), SAIOH (South Africa), HKIOEH (Hong Kong), SOFHYT (France), MIHA (Malaysia), NYF (Norway) and ABHO (Brazil). <<Memorandum of Understanding .pdf>>

At the IOHA board meeting in October, the IOHA Board agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with OHTA. As part of this IOHA consents to the use of the IOHA logo with the statement �Supported by IOHA� on certificates, website and training documentation. IOHA will also nominate a representative to the governing board

<<MOU-IOHA Signed 08 10 09 _2_.pdf>>

Together with AIOH and BOHS, the IOHA board have also agreed to provide funding toward the development of a website where the training materials can be hosted and accessed. Work is now progressing on the development of this learning portal to hold the materials and to provide links to participating IOHA member organisations and examining boards. The site will also have links to 'Approved' course providers. These are organisations who meet the basic criteria to run the courses and have been approved to offer the student assessment process. These links will enable site users to identify where and when courses are being offered. All course materials will be available free of charge and we hope to have the facility available by the year end. When the site is complete in March 2009, it will facilitate feedback and updating of hosted materials on a 'Wiki' style site.

One of the principles of this work is to improve the level of training in occupational hygiene and to provide a recognised scheme for qualifications at the intermediate/technician level - to complement the higher level professional qualifications recognised under the IOHA NAR scheme. NAR examination bodies are being consulted and, at the PCIH in Vancouver (October 2009), ABIH, the BOHS faculty of Occupational Hygiene and the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists signed an MoU to work together in the development of a common platform for credentialing individuals at this intermediate level. <<MOA.pdf>>

Work on the development and use of the scheme progresses well and we estimate around $500,000 has been invested so far in the development of training materials for 7 courses and the running of pilot courses around the world. The courses presently available are:

Module
W501 � Measurement of Hazardous Substances
W502 � Thermal Environment
W503 � Noise
W504 � Asbestos
W505 � Control
W506 � Ergonomics
W507 � Health Hazards of Substances

Each is a one-week taught course and the accompanying material includes a student manual, PowerPoint slides and tutor notes for all sessions, overnight student exercises, practical workshop sessions and student assessment. A one week 'Fundamentals' course is also being developed to serve as a lower level introduction.

If you have an interest in participating in this project, running courses or working with others to set up courses, please let me know.

Finally, just to say, the work represents contributions, advice and support from many people in the global occupational hygiene community over the last 3 years � too many to mention here but thanks are due to all who have contributed.

Regards

Roger Alesbury
Group Head of Industrial Hygiene
Phone: + 44 7767 298935 (mobile)

BP International Limited.

Registered office: Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7BP. Registered in England and Wales, number 542515.

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MOU-IOHA Signed 08 10 09 _2_.pdf

MOA.pdf

#2680

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:39 pm
Subject: AIHA - respiratory protection�

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Thank you Dr. Gabor Lantos for keeping us informed...

Andrew Cutz, CIH
in Markham, Ontario

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AIHA - respiratory protection�

From:	Gabor Lantos (glantos@...)
Sent:	November 25, 2009 4:18:32 PM
To:	(undisclosed)

AIHA�s Respiratory Protection Committee releases white paper on research needs in respiratory protection, By Sandy Smith, EHS Today, 11/24/09

Many current practices in respiratory protection are based on assumptions, past practices or extrapolation from laboratory studies, according to the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), and few studies have been done to evaluate the efficacy of or the need for each of these practices.

AIHA believes the results of research on the practical, applied topics presented in its newly released white paper may significantly enhance the safe and effective use of respiratory protection.

In recent years, the field of respiratory protection has experienced unprecedented, substantial opportunities and challenges. The establishment of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) provides a focal point for research and standard setting for new classes of respiratory protective devices. The increased demand for protection from chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) hazards; outbreaks of life threatening viruses; and new technologies for more precise characterization of aerosol particle sizes, respiratory hazards and respirator performance are generating increased interest in this subject area.

The AIHA Respiratory Protection Committee determined this is an opportune time to consider respiratory protection research topics and priorities. Having a very diverse membership, the committee established a project team consisting of users, government officials, manufacturers, researchers, standards developers and other interested industrial hygienists. The project group identified seven high priority research topics including:

(1) Measurement of respirator performance
(2) Qualitative fit testing for full facepiece respirators
(3) Appropriateness of fit factor safety margin criterion
(4) In-facepiece measurements
(5) Effectiveness of respiratory protection program requirements
(6) Effectiveness of user seal checks
(7) Organic vapor cartridge desorption

AIHA hopes that NIOSH, universities and independent researchers will use this list to further investigate the benefits and to improve available respiratory protection.

You can view the AIHA white paper at http://www.aiha.org/news-pubs/govtaffairs/Documents/Research-Resp%20Protection-11-09-09.pdf .

SOURCE: http://ehstoday.com/industrial_hygiene/news/aiha-respiratory-committee-research-protection-6543/

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#2679

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:10 pm
Subject: RE: Webinar- December 2nd-- "What You Need to Know About the Safe Use of Spray Polyurethane Foam"-- REMINDER

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Thank you Dr. Swietlik for the reminder.

Sincerely,

Andrew Cutz
_________________________________________________
Andrew Cutz, CIH | Moderator, GlobalOccHyg List |
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/globalocchyg-list/

REMINDER...
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Webinar- December 2nd-- "What You Need to Know About the Safe Use of Spray Polyurethane Foam"-- REMINDER�

From:	Swietlik.William@...
Sent:	November 25, 2009 10:20:09 AM
To:	Andrew Cutz (andrewcutz@...); GlobalOccHyg List (globalocchyg-list@yahoogroups.com); IEQ List (iequality@yahoogroups.com); OccHygPro List (occhygpro@...)

 
What You Need to Know About the Safe Use of Spray Polyurethane Foam
 
Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is a highly effective weatherization
product that is playing an important role in our nationwide effort to
dramatically increase the energy efficiency of our homes, schools and
buildings.  Spray applicators and other on-site workers, as well as
Do-it-Yourself applicators and the consumer, need to understand that
proper protective equipment and other precautions are essential to safe
installation of these materials, and that without proper protections,
exposures to the spray during installation could result in asthma and
other health effects.
 
The Environmental Protection Agency is pleased to host a special federal
and industry panel discussion on the safe use of SPF.
 
An expert panel will address cutting-edge best practices and emerging
SPF issues of interest to the building, construction, and weatherization
industries; government officials, including school administrators; and
consumers.
 
A question and answer session with the federal and industry experts will
follow the panel presentations.
 
Panel participants include:
-  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
-  U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
-  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
-  U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
-  American Chemistry Council�s Center for Polyurethanes Industry
-  Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance
 
EPA will be hosting a Webinar on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 (1-3 PM
EST). For more information and to register for the Webinar, please visit
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/800171944.
 
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#2678

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12:09 pm
Subject: COMMERCIAL: FREE Webinar on IAQ/Mold Remediation (RU's/CEU's Available) - Dec 02 at 12PM EST

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Subject: FREE Webinar on IAQ/Mold Remediation (RU's/CEU's Available) - Dec 02 at 12PM EST
From: eziegler@...
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:46:30 -0500

FREE Webinar about IAQ/Mold Remediation (2 RU�s/CEU�s included). This is the last webinar of the year! The one hour webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 2nd at 12PM EST. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/180353969

SOURCE: OCC-ENV-MED-L Digest for Tuesday, November 24, 2009

#2677

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:17 pm
Subject: GLOBE 2010 Sustainable Business Event: December 11, Early Bird Deadline

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Secure your spot - REGISTER NOW >

From: mail.admin@...
Subject: GLOBE 2010 Sustainable Business Event: December 11, Early Bird Deadline
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:54:49 -0800

BUILDING A LOW CARBON ECONOMY

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Now in it's 20th year, GLOBE� is North America's largest and longest-running environmental business summit. Find out here how business will lead the development of a low carbon economy.

Earlybird Deadline - December 11, 2009 SAVE $500

Haven't registered for GLOBE 2010 yet? Take advantage of significant savings with our discounted earlybird rates. Register by December 11, 2009 and save $500 off conference registration fees. Or for even greater savings, sign up a group (3 or more delegates from the same organization) and save $645 off each registration fee. But act quickly...earlybird savings end Friday, December 11th.

GLOBE 2010 Preliminary Conference Program Now Available

Everything you need to know about GLOBE 2010 in one comprehensive package! Themes for GLOBE 2010: climate change, carbon management, clean energy, corporate social responsibility, finance, and the business of building sustainable cities with special sub-themes for water, clean technology, and a spotlight on retail.

View the Preliminary Program online at www.globe2010.com

Confirmed speakers to date include:

Ray Anderson Founder & Chairman, Interface Inc., USA
Samir Brikho Chief Executive, AMEC plc, UK
Paul Clements-Hunt Head, United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI), Switzerland
Wolfgang Gro�Ye Entrup Senior Vice President, Group Area Environment & Sustainability, Bayer AG, Germany
Nicholas Parker Executive Chairman, The Cleantech Group, USA
David Lewin Senior Vice President, Environment and Sustainability, Capital Power Corporation, Canada
Bjorn Stigson President, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), Switzerland
Suzanne Stormer Vice President, Global TBL Management, Novo Nordisk, Denmark
Dennis Welch Executive Vice President, Environment, Safety & Health, and Facilities, American Electric Power, USA

View the Full Speakers List >

For more information and to register visit www.globe2010.com

Questions? Get in touch with the GLOBE Foundation at 604 695 5001
or 1 800 274 6097 (toll free) or email info@....

GLOBE email communications are sent to those people who choose to receive this service.
If you do not wish to receive this newsletter in the future, please click here.

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#2676

From: "Amy Bloomhuff" <abloomhuff@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:31 pm
Subject: ADV: ACGIH Webinar - Ethical EH&S: Effective Implementation of Corp.Soc. Responsibility

abloomhuff@...

ACGIH is pleased to present the following webinar:

Ethical EH&S: Effective Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility in the
Global Economy

Date: LIVE on December 10, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (GMT -05:00, New York)
Registration and Course Information Link:

http://www.acgih.org/events/course/Ethical-EHS_webinar.htm

Course Content:

This webinar will fulfill both the applicant and Diplomat requirement for at
least 2 hours of ethics education required by the American Board of Industrial
Hygiene (ABIH). One the biggest ethical challenges for occupational and
environmental health professionals today is ensuring that corporate supply
chains in the global economy effectively protect the health of workers,
surrounding communities, and the environment. Numerous reports by the media and
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) over the last 15 years have documented how
even first-tier suppliers for international "brand name" companies have
frequently operated unsafe, unhealthy, and polluting factories. The conditions
in second or third tier suppliers' plants are worse. The current global economic
crisis threatens to make matters worse as cost-cutting measures can accelerate a
"race to the bottom" in factory conditions and the adjacent communities. Webinar
speakers will present a comprehensive perspective on meeting industrial
hygienists' ethical responsibilities in an effective, sustainable and profitable
manner. Presentations will focus on:

~ how a "triple bottom line" approach fulfills companies' ethical
responsibilities and adds measurable value to business operations.
~ how effective workplace safety in global supply chains is only possible with
the active involvement of informed and empowered workers playing a direct   
role in plant-level OH&S programs.
~ the biggest failures of corporate social responsibility programs over the last
decade, and on what human rights NGOs expect from occupational health
professionals and the companies that employ them.

Presented by - Glenn Barbi, MS, CIH; Garrett Brown, MPH, CIH; and Lynda Yanz

To attend this webinar, you must first register for it. Once you have
registered, you will receive an email message confirming your enrollment status
and information that you need to join the event.

Click the following link for further course information including pricing and to
register:

http://www.acgih.org/events/course/Ethical-EHS_webinar.htm

This webinar is approved by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) for
.5 ABIH (IH) Certification Maintenance (CM) Point. This webinar qualifies for
.15 BCSP (SP) Continuance of Certification (COC) Point for Certified Safety
Professionals.

COMING IN 2010:

Explosive Dusts in Industrial Ventilation Systems - January 27, 2010

http://www.acgih.org/events/course/Explosive-Dusts_webinar.htm

Derived No Effect Levels (DNELs): What Are They and How Will They Change the
OH&S Landscape - March 3, 2010

Details to come.



To contact ACGIH, send a message to meetings@...

This is a commercial message from ACGIH.

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Cincinnati, OH 45240
513-742-2020 - Customer Service

#2675

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 2:25 pm
Subject: Asian Asbestos Conference available on-line

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--Forwarded Message Attachment--
Subject: Asian Asbestos Conference available on-line
From: barry.castleman@...
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:19:13 -0500

The*/ Report on the Asian Asbestos Conference 2009 /*is now available 
online, the conference was held this past April in Hong Kong: 
<http://ibasecretariat.org/hk_report_web_fin.pdf>http://ibasecretariat.org 
<http://ibasecretariat.org/hk_report_web_fin.pdf>/hk_report_web_fin.pdf 
<http://ibasecretariat.org/hk_report_web_fin.pdf>
 
 
International Ban Asbestos Secretariat website covers developments on 
asbestos struggles globally.  http://ibasecretariat.org 
<http://ibasecretariat.org/hk_report_web_fin.pdf>
 
 
-- 
Barry Castleman, ScD
Environmental Consultant
P.O. Box 188
Garrett Park  MD  20896  USA
Tel. 301-933-9097
 
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SOURCE: OCC-ENV-MED-L Digest for Sunday, November 22, 2009

#2674

From: "Rory O'Neill" <editor@...>
Date: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:55 am
Subject: RE: USGBC releases green jobs study results

editor@...

Thanks Andrew – now covered on our green jobs blog at www.hazards.org/greenjobs/blog

Your postings are extremely useful and catch a lot of information I’d otherwise miss. Rory

From: globalocchyg-list@yahoogroups.com [mailto:globalocchyg-list@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Cutz
Sent: 22 November 2009 15:57
To: IEQ List
Cc: GlobalOccHyg List
Subject: [globalocchyg-list] USGBC releases green jobs study results

PHOENIX (Nov. 11, 2009) - Despite a challenging economic outlook, green building will support 7.9 million U.S. jobs and pump $554 billion into the American economy - including $396 billion in wages - over the next four years (2009-2013), according to a new study from the U.S. Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton. Read more at: http://www.globe-net.com/news/listing.cfm?newsID=4884

#2673

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 8:23 pm
Subject: COMMERCIAL: Assessing the Art and Science of Project Management

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Nov 09 - PMWT Featured Paper - Schroeder - Assessing Art and Science - FINAL.pdf

For your information...

Andrew Cutz

Andrew Cutz (B.Sc., DIH, CIH) | Managing Principal - Occupational Hygiene | Health+Safety Matters & Associates
1 Pringle Avenue, Markham, Ontario, CANADA L3P 2P3
Voice: (416) 895 7790 | Fax: (905) 472 4675 | eMail: 627788@... | SKYPE�: coxcutz | Twitter: http://twitter.com/acutz
LinkedIn Professional Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/1234andrewcutzandassociates

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From: harold@...
To: andrewcutz@...
Subject: Assessing the Art and Science of Project Management
Date: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:40:07 -0500

Andrew

As you know, many organizations have been facing a number of critical transformation initiatives, including:

- Organizational streamlining

- Total organizational transformation

- Acquisition merger integration

- Financial reporting and systems implementation / transformation

- IT implementation

- New service, program or product launch

- Strategy implementation

Transformation programs such as these consume vast amounts of internal resources, are complex from both a technical and organizational culture perspective, and involve a high degree of risk. Unfortunately however, many of these transformation initiatives fail to deliver on expected outcomes. What is often lacking is both the art and science of transformation management.

Within this context, attached is a light easy read on �Assessing the Art and Science of Project Management� just published in the November edition of PM World Today.

Hope you enjoy it.

I would also invite you to take a look at the attached pdf brochure [left click to advance to the next page, right click to reverse, ESC to end]

If you are interested, I�d be happy to chat further by telephone; just let me know what works best.

Wishing you a great day!

Cheers

Harold Schroeder FCMC, PMP, CHRP, CHE

Schroeder & Schroeder Inc.

1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801
Toronto, Ontario M5E 1W7

T: 416-244-0892
F: 416-244-2514

C: 416-648-7200
harold@...
www.schroeder-inc.com

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END Andrew Cutz (B.Sc., DIH, CIH) | Managing Principal - Occupational Hygiene | Health+Safety Matters & Associates | Markham, Ontario, CANADA

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#2672

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:56 pm
Subject: USGBC releases green jobs study results

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#2671

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 3:47 am
Subject: COMMERCIAL: �Turning Challenges Into Opportunities� (December 14-16, 2009, EH&S Conference, San Francisco, CA)

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Final 2009 CIHC Conference Program Agenda 11.20.09.pdf

This a repeat announcement...

Andrew Cutz
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Andrew Cutz, CIH | Moderator, GlobalOccHyg List |
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/globalocchyg-list/

FOR YOUR INFORMATION...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         Contact: jcohen@...
                          or chrisld@...

October 23, 2009

19th ANNUAL CIHC CONFERENCE

The California Industrial Hygiene Council is extremely pleased to announce its 19th Annual CIHC
Conference December 14-16, 2009. This year�s conference will be held at the beautiful Hotel
Nikko in San Francisco and is titled, �Turning Challenges Into Opportunities.� Of particular
note this year, Jordan Barab, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor OSHA, and Frank Hearl,
NIOSH Chief of Staff, have both agreed to speak at the Conference along with a panel of world
class experts on a variety of topics.

Key topics at this year�s Conference will be Government & Regulatory Challenges; International
Challenges; Biotech & Pharmaceutical Industry Issues; Energy & Green; and Public Service & Life
Safety.   Speakers include, among others, Len Welsh, Director, Cal-OSHA; Dr. Barbara Materna,
Chief, Occupational Health Branch, CA Dept of Public Health; Judi Freyman, VP, ORC
Worldwide; Maziar Movassaghi, Acting Director, DTSC, Cal-EPA; Steve Washburn, CEO,
ENVIRON International; Larry Gibbs, Associate Provost, EHS, Stanford University; Dr. Zack
Mansdorf, Corp. VP, L�Oreal International; Susan Ripple, Global Technical Leader, Dow
Chemical; Dr. Don Lucas, Associate Director, EHS, University of California LBNL; Dr. Michael
Fischman, Medical Director, Intel and Associate Professor, UCSF; Michael Whaley, Director,
EHS, Allergen Inc.; Jack Sahl, Director, EHS, Southern CA Edison; Amy Zimpfer, Associate
Director, Air Division, US EPA, Region IX; and Laura Hodson, Industrial Hygienist, NIOSH . This
will likely be the only opportunity on the west coast to hear these experts during this next year!

In addition to the conference, CIHC has arranged for a 2-hour session on professional ethics
which complies with the new American Board of Industrial Hygiene certification
requirements.

Recognizing that the economy has not fully bounced back, CIHC has kept the registration fees
and hotel costs at 2008 prices. Additionally, the Ethics Class will be offered for only $50 for
Conference attendees. Another $100 can be saved with the early November 15, 2009
registration.

The full conference agenda, registration forms, and hotel registration forms can be found at
www.cihconline.com. Come join us�expand your horizons and professional mastery, learn
from some of the best minds around, engage in lively conversations with colleagues, get your
3.33 CM points at cost effective prices, and enjoy the San Francisco area during the holiday
season!

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END   Forwarded by Andrew Cutz, CIH | Moderator, GlobalOccHyg List |   http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/globalocchyg-list/

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From: chrisld@...
To: andrewcutz@...
Subject: December 14-16, 2009, EH&S Conference, San Francisco, CA
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:33:19 -0800

Andrew, can you send this out one more time? We�ve got a superb conference slated at the Hotel Nikko, San Francisco from December 14-16, 2009. This is a great time to be right around Union Square over the xmas holidays!

Many thanks,

Chris Laszcz-Davis, Principal

MS, CIH, REA

The Environmental Quality Organization, LLC

3685 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 210

Lafayette, CA 94549

(925) 330-1774 Office

(925) 299-1185 Fax

ChrisLD@...

This message is confidential, intended only for the named recipient(s) and may contain information that is privileged, attorney work product or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are the intended recipient(s), you are notified that the dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you receive this message in error, or are not the named recipient(s), please notify the sender at either the e-mail address or telephone number above and delete this e-mail from your computer. Receipt by anyone other than the named recipient(s) is not a waiver of any attorney-client, work product, or other applicable privilege. Thank you.

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#2670

From: Andrew Cutz <andrewcutz@...>
Date: Sat Nov 21, 2009 2:48 pm
Subject: RHICOH 2010 - Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace and Environment Symposium - Taipei, Taiwan, April 20-21, 2010

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Subject: FW: RHICOH 2010 - Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace and Environment Symposium - Taipei, Taiwan, April 20-21, 2010
From: rorford@...
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:19 -0600

Abstract Deadline

The deadline for submitting abstracts to the 2010 Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace and Environment Symposium sponsored by the International Commission on Occupational Health (RHICOH 2010) will be Monday, November 30, 2009. We cordially invite you to seize the last chance to submit an abstract and share your achievements.

Participant wishing to present papers on Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace and Environment and related topics are cordially invited to submit their abstracts at RHICOH 2010 which will take place from 20-21 April 2010 in Taipei, Taiwan.

Click here to submit your abstracts.
For more information, please visit the conference website.
If also interested in EPICOH-Medichem 2010, please link to EPICOH-Medichem 2010 website.

Important Dates

July 01, 2009
Sep. 30, 2009
Nov. 30, 2009
Dec. 31, 2009

Jan. 31, 2010 Call for symposium and submission of abstracts
Deadline for mini-symposia with abstracts
Deadline for submission of abstracts
Abstract acceptance notification
Deadline for early bird registration

About the Conference

The International Symposium of Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace and Environment (RHICOH 2010) is organized by the Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital and in collaboration with the International Commission of Occupational Health (ICOH) Scientific Committee on Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace.

The symposium will be held before the Joint Conference of the 21st International Conference on Epidemiology in Occupational Health (EPICOH 2010), the 38th Occupational and Environmental Health in the Production and Use of Chemicals International Congress (MEDICHEM 2010), and the 30th National Conference of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Medicine organized by the Institute of Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene, National Taiwan University College of Public Health and Taiwan Environmental and Occupational Medicine Association, and in collaboration with the ICOH Scientific Committees on Epidemiology in Occupational Health and Occupational Health in Chemical Industry.

The symposium is co-hosted by the Taiwan Environmental and Occupational Medicine Association, Occupational Hygiene Association of Taiwan, and Taiwan Occupational Health Nursing Association. It will bring together experts in occupational health from Asia and all parts of the globe.

More detailed information will be updated in the RHICOH 2010 website: http://www.rhicoh2010.tw
If also interested in EPICOH-MEDICHEM 2010, please link to: http://www.epicohmedichem2010.tw

For more information on RHICOH 2010, please feel free to contact us via e-mail: rhicoh2010@...

SOURCE: OCC-ENV-MED-L Digest for Friday, November 20, 2009