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AIHA Plans First Worker Safety Week

Aug. 28, 1999

While workers are safer than they used to be, workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities still are unfortunate realities. That's the message the American Industrial Hygiene Association will convey during its first Occupational and Environmental Health a

EHS Today Staff

While workers are safer than they used to be, workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities still are unfortunate realities. That's the message the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) will convey during its first Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) Week from Aug. 30 through Sept. 3.

The goal of the event, "Protecting Your Future ... Today," is to bring a greater awareness of far-reaching workplace and community health issues to the public. The week was picked because it includes Labor Day weekend as a means to help underscore the importance of employee safety and health.

AIHA has outreach and activity kits to engage all ages of the public in workplace and home activities on issues such as indoor air quality, noise exposure, ergonomics and carbon monoxide poisoning.Activities can include hands-on and role-playing situations.

"It is AIHA's hope that this weeklong celebration of the health and safety profession will encourage all individuals to evaluate the current status of their workplace and community environments to ensure a safe and healthy future for themselves," AIHA President James Thornton said.

For more information on the event, call (703) 849-8888 or go to www.aiha.org on the Internet.

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Dave Blanchard, Editor-in-Chief: During his career Dave has led the editorial management of many of Endeavor Business Media's best-known brands, including IndustryWeek, EHS Today, Material Handling & Logistics, Logistics Today, Supply Chain Technology News, and Business Finance. In addition, he serves as senior content director of the annual Safety Leadership Conference. With over 30 years of B2B media experience, Dave literally wrote the book on supply chain management, Supply Chain Management Best Practices (John Wiley & Sons, 2021), which has been translated into several languages and is currently in its third edition. He is a frequent speaker and moderator at major trade shows and conferences, and has won numerous awards for writing and editing. He is a voting member of the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame, and is a graduate of Northern Illinois University.

Adrienne Selko, Senior Editor: In addition to her roles with EHS Today and the Safety Leadership Conference, Adrienne is also a senior editor at IndustryWeek and has written about many topics, with her current focus on workforce development strategies. She is also a senior editor at Material Handling & Logistics. Previously she was in corporate communications at a medical manufacturing company as well as a large regional bank. She is the author of Do I Have to Wear Garlic Around My Neck?, which made the Cleveland Plain Dealer's best sellers list.

Nicole Stempak, Managing Editor: Nicole Stempak is managing editor of EHS Today and conference content manager of the Safety Leadership Conference.