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New and Featured PagesPlastiglomerate Rocks - A new form of pollution from nanoplastics The truth about EV's (Electric Vehicles) New Jersey's plastic bag ban backfires massively Are ocean wind farms killing whales? What are the environmental and other problems with wind turbines? Bhopal in Palestine, Ohio - Train Derailment Produces an Environmental and Health Disaster Natural causes of climate change Gas Stoves: Unhealthy, bad for the climate - or a tempest in a teapot? Solar Power Plants Incinerating Birds Murder hornets, a.k.a, Asian murder hornets A Renewable Energy Breakthrough in 2022? Forever Chemicals: PFOS / PFAS 3M Will Stop Producing PFAS, Used in Nonstick Cookware UFOs, UAPs Extraterrestrial Aliens Plastics Recycling rates fall to 5 - 6% How and where to recycle your Christmas tree Save money, energy and water in your shower Are hurricanes more frequent or severe than in the past? The FDA proposes a new food label that includes more information about sugar and a larger font size.
Is Azodicarbonamide in bread at Subway, McDonalds and other
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Benzene in your soda? FDA tests find benzene in 5 brands of soft drinks.
Cell phones and the link to cancer - do cell phones cause cancer? Update from WHO Bed Bug infestations are a growing epidemic. See this page about bed bugs and if you are going to a hotel or motel, check this page for tips specific to staying in hotels and motels. Caffeine and Your Health - The latest about Caffeine and Pregnancy / Miscarriages Arsenic in apple juice? And arsenic in rice? See the reports from the FDA and Consumer Reports here. Jobs: Resources for environmental jobs-seekers Having an Ant Invasion in Your Home? read how to stop them safely here. Recreation: This summer, take your family to pick your own strawberries, tomatoes, apples, pumpkins and other fresh, healthy fruit ! For more information, see www.PickYourOwn.org Complete listing of site changes at " What's new" Solar Eclipse - Safe Viewing - How, When, Where Get 1-day delivery for solar eclipse viewing glasses, CE and ISO Certified, here on Amazon Coronavirus - COVID-19 Issues: Tips to easily reduce COVID risk at gatherings. Coronavirus best practices for your business |
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Search EPA publications, guides and documents (free) OSHA compliance interpretations, in subject order OSHA compliance interpretations by Regulation, Part number 1903 to 2200 *OSHA compliance interpretations, in chronological order, newest to oldest April 22 is Earth day - Read about it here. Worker Rights for Safety and Wages: Worker rights, laws, wages, links to state pages, etc. - U.S. Department of Labor Frequently asked questions about wages and benefits * Workplace health issues *- how to protect your health at work |
Editorials...Toxic toys? New rules have toy manufacturers upset that they can't keep making toxic toys! Read our opinions about this and other issues with the EPA, FDA, OSHA, etc. | |
OSHA Top 10 Violations ListCurious what the top 10 violations cited by OSHA are? The list is here! See OSHA Recordkeeping Guidelines (OSHA 200 / 300 forms) OSHA Penalties Are Increasing AGAIN!The maximum penalty for violations of federal DOL posting requirements is now going up by more than $400. The new maximum fine amounts are: OSHA fines are now adjusted annually For background, see the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 on The National Law Review and Safety News Alert Energy Star ProgramThe ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) voluntary program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our climate through energy efficiency. The ENERGY STAR program was established by EPA in 1992, under the authority of the Clean Air Act Section 103(g). as a voluntary program to identify and promote energy-efficient products and buildings in order to reduce energy consumption, improve energy security, and reduce pollution through voluntary labeling of or other forms of communication about products and buildings that meet the highest energy efficiency standards. Find out how to identified Energy Star certified products here. Education and Training programsThe EPA, DOT and OSHA require a number of certifications and training in order to work in certain positions, even positions that you might not expect. For example, hazardous waste training courses are usually required for health related degrees such as Gerontology degrees and Nursing programs. |
Ways to save money AND help the environment:
Eat healthier AND save money: Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer and Electric Pressure Cooker Combo with Multicooker Lids that Fries, Steams, Slow Cooks, Sautés, Dehydrates
Save water AND money with this showerhead adapter, it lets the water flow until the water is hot, then shuts off water flow until you restart it, ShowerStart TSV Hot Water Standby Adapter
Protect your health with these:
Mattress Dust mite-Bedbug protector, 100% Waterproof, Hypoallergenic, Zippered
Handheld Allergen Vacuum Cleaner with UV Sanitizing and Heating for Allergies and Pet, Kills Mite, Virus, Molds, True HEPA with Powerful Suction removes Hair, Dander, Pollen, Dust,
Immune Support Supplement with Quercetin, Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D3
GermGuardian Air Purifier with UV-C Light and HEPA 13 Filter, Removes 99.97% of Pollutants
5 Stage Air Purifier, Features Ultraviolet Light (UVC), H13 True Hepa, Carbon, PCO, Smart Wifi, Auto Mode, Quiet, Removes 99.97% of Particles, Smoke, Mold, Pet Dander, Dust, Odors
Interesting Reads:
THE PREPPER'S CANNING & PRESERVING BIBLE: [13 in 1] Your Path to Food Self-Sufficiency. Canning, Dehydrating, Fermenting, Pickling & More, Plus The Food Preservation Calendar for a Sustainable Pantry
The Backyard Homestead: Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre! Paperback
The Citizens' Guide to Geologic Hazards: A Guide to Understanding Geologic Hazards Including Asbestos, Radon, Swelling Soils, Earthquakes, Volcanoes
The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming
Book: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History Paperback