From the Editors of Compliance Magazine March 9, 2010 - In This Issue     Hearing Loss is Preventable   CSB Addresses Gas Venting Dangers   Disinfectants May Cause Respiratory Illness   OSHA Offers Tips for Safe Snow Removal   In the news: The American Society of Safety Engineers, Northrop Grumman Corp., Rathdrum Power LLC Search for our Facebook page "Bizarre HR" and Become a Fan SPONSOR Trade In Your Old VHS Training Programs For New DVDs! If you have old VHS videotape training programs that you would like to replace with new, up-to-date DVD programs this is for you!  For every VHS program that you return...from any producer...you can purchase a DVD of your choice from MARCOM's safety, regulatory compliance and human resources training library at 50% off our normal prices. 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READ NOW OSHA Offers Tips for Safe Snow Removal Electrical safety, fall protection, personal protective equipment and reflective clothing factor into safe snow removal. READ NOW PEOPLE AND PLACES The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) President C. Christopher Patton, CSP, expressed the safety group's sadness regarding the sudden loss of Chris Walters, an ASSE member since 1981 and 20-year safety professional. Walters lost his life in the Kleen Energy Systems LLC natural-gas power plant explosion in Middletown, Conn. Northrop Grumman Corp., Newport News, Va., has received the U.S. government's highest rating for excellence in workplace health and safety. The company's Shipbuilding sector recently achieved the STAR status, the highest level of recognition from OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program.   Rathdrum Power LLC, Rathdrum, Idaho, was recognized under OSHA's Voluntary Protection Programs as a STAR site. 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For more information, visit http://www.budtoboss.com or call 1-800-431-7571. Call for Speakers Workplace HR & Safety is lining up speakers for our 2010 audioconference series. If you would like to share your knowledge and reach a wide audience of safety professionals, contact Betty Hintch, bhintch@briefingsmediagroup.com.  For information on sponsorships for the Workplace HR & Safety – Safety Email Report, contact Emily Howard, (850) 936-0200; ehoward@briefingsmediagroup.com. Are you a CSP, CIH, CSHM or CPEA who wants to earn Continuing Education Credits for reading articles in Workplace HR & Safety? For more information, visit http://www.workplacemagazine.com/contedchooseest.asp or contact Amy Lehr at (800) 793-4209 or alehr@briefingsmediagroup.com. 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