Archive for November 2015

Writing Tips: How to Style Numbers

Nov 29th, 2015 | By
Writing Tips: How to Style Numbers

Virtually everything that environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professionals write contains numbers, but how many people know the proper way to style (write-out) numbers in text? Mark Nichols’ article, How to Style Numbers, which appeared on the website Daily Writing Tips, provides an excellent refresher. According to Nichols, the two most important style guides are
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EHS Budgets Expected to Rise in 2016

Nov 28th, 2015 | By
EHS Budgets Expected to Rise in 2016

Budgets for environment, health, and safety (EHS) are expected to increase in 2016 at 75% of the companies surveyed by independent research firm Verdantix. The new global survey of 312 EHS executives found that 10% of firms will increase 2016 EHS spending by double digits, while an additional 21% will increase spending by at least
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Radiofrequency Exposure Penalty

Nov 22nd, 2015 | By
Radiofrequency Exposure Penalty

Do you have wireless cell phone or broadband antennas on your properties? If so, this recent enforcement notice might apply to you. Although the monetary penalty was levied against the telecom company that owned the equipment, the notice highlights safety concerns that might be unmanaged at similar locations.



November 2015

Nov 1st, 2015 | By
November 2015

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