Pollution control: 10 state programs lead the way

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California, Oregon, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Iowa, New Jersey, Florida, Maryland and Connecticut have adopted environmental programs that promote economic development. The California Department of Health Services, for instance, provided 60 local companies with technical and financial support to reduce hazardous waste by 50%. Oregon's Commercial and Industrial Efficiency Incentives program offers income-tax credits to companies with energy conservation and recycling projects. Other state programs focus on forest management, waste recycling and water and food safety.

Economic aspects, Pollution, Control, Environmental policy

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Industrial hygiene: a hot career grows hotter

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There is a growing demand for industrial hygienists from the industrial and government sectors. The demand can be attributed to the increasing number of stringent legal requirements for employers to promote the health and safety of workers and to help protect the environment. About 16% of the 25,000 hygienists in the US are working for government offices such as the EPA, the Food and Drug Administration and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration. Pointers on how hygienists can excel in their profession are presented.

Management, Supply and demand

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Shop smart to help your workers' backs

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Back injuries constitute a high percentage of work injuries in the US. This resulted in the development of products designed to prevent back injury and ease back pains. Products such as back support belts are gaining popularity and have been used by many companies for their employees. However, experts have reservations about the effectiveness of these products and emphasize the need for better designed work environments, exercise programs and effective employee education.

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, Surgical appliances and supplies, Support Garments NEC, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Equipment and supplies, Prevention, Backache, Back pain, Workers, Back, Support garments

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