The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed saccharin, a common artificial sweetener, and its salts from the agency’s list of hazardous substances. Saccharin is no longer considered a potential hazard to human health. Saccharin is a white crystalline powder that is three hundred times sweeter than sucrose or sugar. It is most commonly used
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Since 2004, members of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) have been required to implement MAC’s Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) initiative. This initiative requires member companies to implement programs to meet requirements under the following performance indicators: Tailings Management Energy Use and GHG Emissions Management Crisis Management Planning External Outreach Many mining companies are applying
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With cold weather setting in across the northern hemisphere, homeowners are looking for ways to heat their homes while reducing their energy bills. The U.S. EPA’s Energy Star program offers five easy energy saving tips that can help you stay warm while keeping money in your wallet. […]

Last year, General Electric (GE) launched Healthymagination, an initiative aimed at driving healthcare innovation globally. An important component of Healthymagination is HealthAhead, GE’s internal effort to proactively improve the health of GE employees and their families and to contain healthcare costs. HealthAhead’s goal is to create a healthy and engaged workforce and promote a culture of wellness. This article reviews the components of GE’s HealthAhead program. […]

Welcome to the EHS Journal. This international e-zine was designed for and by environmental, health and safety professionals for the purpose of sharing knowledge and facilitating discussion within our profession. Since our launch in January 2010, we have published articles and images from more than 100 contributors in 30 countries.

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