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The PR Week: 9.12.2024 - Helena Maus, Archetype and Marker Collective

Maus joins the podcast to talk about communications for startups and tech brands, the presidential debate and much more.




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The PR Week: 9.19.2024 - Chris Foster, Omnicom PR Group

On this episode, Omnicom’s Foster talks about private equity’s influence on the PR industry and how his holding company approaches major issues.



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On the ground at AI Deciphered

PRWeek sat down with panelists at its inaugural conference in New York City on Thursday to discuss the day’s events and the role AI is playing at their companies.




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The PR Week: 9.26.2024 - Nancy Elder, New York Mets

Nancy Elder’s role goes well beyond ballgames and boxscores. She talks about all that and more on the latest edition of PRWeek’s podcast.




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The PR Week: 10.3.2024 - Donna LaVoie, LaVoieHealthScience

Health and life sciences pioneer Donna LaVoie joins the podcast to talk about the latest innovations in life sciences communications and much more.




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The PR Week, 10.10.2024: Courtney Walker, MMC/RXMosaic

Walker talks about campaigns for Discover Puerto Rico and other organizations, as well as her multifaceted agency role.




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The PR Week: 10.17.2024 - Erik Carlson, Notified

One of Notified’s top executives joins the podcast to talk about trends in the space and the top marketing and communications news of the week.




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The PR Week: 10.24.2024 - Brian Snyder, Axicom

On this week’s show: Trump’s McDonald’s visit, agency earnings and much more.




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The PR Week, 10.31.2024: Michael Nyman, Acceleration

The founder and CEO of the Acceleration Community of Companies drops by a special Halloween edition of PRWeek’s podcast.




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The PR Week, 11.7.2024: Tara Reid, Havas Formula

Reid talks about her agency’s work as well as the 2024 presidential election.




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Exhibitor registration open for A+A 2021 in Dusseldorf, Germany

Exhibitor applications for A+A 2021, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, are now available online at www.aplusa-online.com. The deadline for reserving exhibit space at A+A 2021 is December 1, 2020. The event will be held from October 26 – 29, 2021at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.




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Shipping and transportation protocols during COVID-19

The shipping and trucking industry has had to work within unique OSHA standards for years. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, logistics companies will have to adapt to new, changing regulations. Not everything is a matter of law, and some guidelines may be unclear, so this isn't always a straightforward task




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COVID-19 safety concerns lead to rising OSHA whistleblower complaints

There have been some unsettling reports recently of large increases in the number of whistleblower complaints to OSHA related to COVID-19.




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Workers must feel safe: Those going back to work are risking their lives

As the U.S. has begun to reopen with the coronavirus continuing to affect the country six months after many shelter-in-place mandates developed, workers across a multitude of industries — from manufacturing plants to agriculture to meat processing — are getting sick.




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Roofers, linemen, oil and gas workers among top 10 most dangerous jobs

Every year, AdvisorSmith researches the most dangerous jobs in the United States based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. The list doesn’t usually vary by too much, but there are some statistics worth a second look in the current list, which uses data from 2014-2018.




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Protective Industrial Products, Inc. acquires Primax Manufacturing & Trading Inc.

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (“PIP®”), a leading supplier of hand protection and PPE to the industrial, construction, and retail markets, proudly announces the acquisition of Primax Manufacturing & Trading, Inc. (“Primax”) and its innovative Caiman® brand, headquartered in La Mirada, CA. PIP® is a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity (“Audax”).




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Blackline Safety brings together organizations committed to workplace safety with Blackline Collective

Through cross-industry partnership, Blackline Collective empowers leaders with a forum to share experiences, best practices and strategies that improve worker safety, efficiency and quality




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Suez Canal congestion highlights problems in shipping industry safety

For six days, a massive ship called the Ever Given captivated the world as it remained stuck in the Suez Canal. The resulting congestion cost as much as $10 billion a day, slowing global maritime trade.




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A + A 2021 to be a hybrid trade fair experience

The OSH industry looks forward to A+A as a physical trade fair in autumn 2021. This is confirmed by the exhibitor registrations received to date. From October 26 – 29, 2021 over 1,000 companies will showcase their products, solutions and global innovations to predominantly European visitors at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.




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A+A 2021 draws to a successful close as safety and health at work continue to move into focus of politics and society

A+A 2021 – the leading International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work – drew to a successful close after four days: 1,204 exhibitors from 56 nations and more than 25,000 trade visitors traveled to Düsseldorf, Germany to attend the sector’s most relevant trade fair.




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Open science is a necessity for OHS best practices

This past November 2021, 193 countries attending UNESCO’s (UN’s science body) General Conference agreed to abide by common standards for open science.




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How climate change might influence workers’ health and safety

Workers are frequently the first to be exposed to the effects of climate change, and they are exposed for longer periods of time and at higher intensities than the broader population. Given this, when it comes to climate change adverse effects on workers, such as disease or injury, may be among the first indicators of the health effects of climate change on the general public. 




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Can your company get canceled for hidden Russian connections in the supply chain?

Whether you agree or not with the increasing ESG scrutiny on companies, your business and bottom line are in jeopardy if you are not as attentive to ESG as you are ensuring your workers and contractors are safe.




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DOL awards $5M to help fight workplace discrimination, harassment; empower working women in Nigeria, Liberia

The project will focus on empowering women workers, communities and institutions and increasing their capacity to prevent and address discrimination, violence and harassment against women in the workplace. 




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Exoskeletons: Tomorrow’s ergonomic tools

According to estimates published by market research institute Frost & Sullivan in 2021, the market for industrial exoskeletons will reach an average annual growth rate in excess of 40% over the coming years and reach a market volume of over $400M by 2025.




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Podcast | Sustainability and digitalization trending at this year’s A+A

Lars Wismer, director of A+A, International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work, talks to us about the world’s leading trade show for the occupational health and safety industry and what makes it stand apart from other events.





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Heat safety and wearables: The present and the future

With climate change in mind, it is imperative that industries evaluate current heat safety practices and explore the potential of core body temperature-sensing wearables that accurately predict heat strain, improve worker productivity, and mitigate adverse heat-related health outcomes.




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Blackline Safety reports 50% growth in fire-hazmat business

Blackline Safety Corp. has announced a 50% increase in its fire-hazmat personal and area gas monitor business in the last year alone.




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Secure your tickets for the A+A 2023 live experience

The ticket shop for A+A 2023 is now open! Secure your tickets now and be part of an unforgettable trade fair experience. Discover the latest innovations, make valuable contacts with decision-makers from the industry and immerse yourself in exciting specialist lectures and workshops.




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Hazchem Safety launches industry-first sustainable coverall

This industry-first innovation offers a carbon footprint saving of 3.7kg CO2e per coverall.




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A+A 2023 reports record number of exhibitors at international safety trade show

The trade show and congress cover all aspects of a holistic prevention culture – from corporate health management and personal protection to workspace design and workplace safety management. 




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Free resources available to help address substance use in the trades

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has launched a suite of free resources.




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Casella launches free webinar series focusing on environmental hazard monitoring

The schedule of free-to-attend, accessible webinars cover Casella’s core areas of expertise, including workplace monitoring for noise, environmental boundary, hand and arm vibration, and asbestos sampling.




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February 29 raises awareness of repetitive strain injuries

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety reminds workers that repetitive strain injuries are serious workplace hazards and encourages them to take action to prevent these injuries.




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Workplace injuries decline, but ASSE wants further improvements in job safety

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) says it is “encouraged” after seeing newly released data that shows a continued decrease in occupational injuries and illnesses, but thinks even more can be done to protect workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Nov. 9 that workplace injuries and illnesses at private industry employers were down by 48,500 cases in 2016 compared to the previous year.




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ASSE looking for new Executive Director

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is seeking a new Executive Director (ED), a position based in Park Ridge, Illinois and one that reports to the organization’s President and its Board of Directors. Founded in 1911, ASSE has a global membership of more than 36,000 safety, health and environmental practitioners worldwide. ASSE advocates on behalf of its members while also providing robust professional development, training and networking opportunities. ASSE has an annual budget of approximately $18M, staff of 75, and operates a robust network of 152 chapters in the United States and internationally.




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ASSE’s Hudson honored by international OSH organization

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Executive Director Dennis Hudson has been honored with the President’s Distinguished Service Award by the U.K.-based Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The presentation occurred in November at the IOSH annual conference in Birmingham, England. The award honors the work and achievements of individuals who have made significant contributions to IOSH or the occupational safety and health profession for several years.




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Registration opens for ASSE’s Safety 2018 in San Antonio

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) plans to find out. Registration is now open for ASSE’s Safety 2018 Professional Development Conference & Exposition in San Antonio. The nation's largest conference for occupational safety and health professionals – expected to draw more than 8,000 people from 40 countries – takes place June 3-6 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on the banks of the San Antonio Riverwalk.




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Publication date set for new global safety standard

A highly anticipated global standard aimed at creating safer workplaces everywhere will be published on March 12, according to the Switzerland-based International Organization for Standardization (ISO) that spearheaded the five-year development process with support from the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE). Companies can purchase a hard copy of ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems from ASSE beginning the week of the standard’s publication.




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ASSE names its Safety Professional of the Year

Tim Page-Bottorff, a highly respected safety trainer, mentor and motivational speaker who is often called a “public utilities safety guru,” is the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) 2018 Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year. He has taken a variety of innovative steps to advance the safety and health profession while being influential with safety training for school-age children, encouraging them to consider safety as a fun and meaningful career.




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Diversified Fall Protection appoints Gabe Galvan as EBM Design Director West

Galvan brings 31 years of earned expertise to DFP, primarily in California, with eight years as an SIT surveyor.




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Vector Solutions launches feature to enable just-in-time training for critical industries

The newest addition to Vector Solutions' LMS offers seamless learning experiences for faster, more efficient skill development as well as increased knowledge retention and engagement.




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Are you interested in a career in safety and health?

ISEA's $5,00 scholarship is awarded annually to a student in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene or a related field. Deadline is Nov. 1.




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Critical safety protocols for operating lifting and rigging equipment

Delve into the critical guidelines and practices underpinning safe industrial operations, along with the potential consequences of overlooking them.




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When seconds count: Making eyewash stations accessible, responsive and safer

Recent advances in plumbed permanent eyewash stations are improving the odds of workers walking away from these accidents with their eyes with minimal eye damage.




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The rebranding and expansion of industrial hygiene

In this podcast, we discuss how the industrial hygiene professional has evolved over the years as well as AIHA’s rebranding, and even AI as it relates to safety.




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5 Tips for a Successful DIY Home Painting Project

Painting your home can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to refresh your space, but achieving professional-looking results requires careful planning and attention to detail. Whether you’re painting a single room or your entire house, following a few key tips can help ensure a successful DIY painting project. Here are five tips to help you ... Read more




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The Role of Nutrition in Health

Nutrition plays a critical role in health. Here are some essentials to consider. Understanding Nutrients Our bodies need various nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, to function correctly. Each nutrient has a specific role in maintaining health. Carbohydrates provide energy, proteins help build and repair tissues, and healthy fats support cell function and ... Read more




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Smart Money Management: Key Steps to Financial Success

Smart money management is the foundation of financial success. It’s about making informed decisions with your income, savings, and investments to reach both short-term and long-term financial goals. Regardless of your current financial situation, adopting the right strategies can set you on the path to greater financial security and independence. Create a Detailed Budget A ... Read more




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The Power of Effective Leadership in Entrepreneurship

1. Setting a Clear Vision Effective leadership begins with setting a clear vision for your business. A well-defined vision provides direction and inspires employees to work towards common goals. Leaders who communicate their vision effectively can motivate their teams and create a shared sense of purpose. This alignment can drive engagement and productivity, ultimately leading ... Read more