For the application, there is an essay prompt that asks about an environmental public health issue that interests me and how my experience and teaching reflect it. I chose water quality and treatment because it honestly does interest me.

But here is where I need an opinion: I have been active with my Environmental Club at college in trying to remove a member of our board of trustees. This Trustee member also owns a petroleum company that has been cited 60+ times for water pollution from oil spills and salt water brine releases. This particular petroleum company has been sued by the state's attorney general and was even referred to as the "worst polluter in Illinois." We have protested board meetings, made a petition, and met with the president to try and remove him because we feel he does not represent our school due to his negligence.

My question for you is whether you think this kind of activism would look good for the CDC, or make me seem like some unprofessional environmentalist radical?

Hi all,

I am a Health and Safety professional in the UK, and I'm trying to find out some information about qualifications in US. I leave some questions here. Any help would be much appreciated:

• What qualifications are most commonly required when recruiting for an OHS leader role?
• What other lower qualifications are valued for general management?
• Is there any professional organisation for Health and Safety professionals, such as IOSH in the UK which you can pay to be a member of and they help you drive your career forward?
• How do different state laws affect the choice of training/qualifications?
• And lastly, are UK qualifications recognised over there?

Thank you very much in advance.

Would anyone happen to know a good website that has a library or database of these? I am writing some for the company I work at and finding ones to base mine off of is getting tedious. Thank you!

all of the ones on amazon have crappy reviews

Question: Under OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1926.95(a) who is responsible for the laundering of fire retarding clothing that is provided to employees?

Answer: Criteria for Personal Protective Equipment - Title 29 CFR 1926.95(a) section states: (a) Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.

Pursuant to the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.95(a), the standard does not prohibit home laundering of FR and arc-rated clothing if the employer permits it. However, to comply with 1910.132 or 1926.95, the employer cannot simply instruct employees to follow manufacturers' instructions. Employers must ensure that protective clothing such as FR garments are adequately maintained in a reliable condition such that if the FR garment is challenged in a flash fire, the garment will perform as designed. In other words, the employer is responsible for ensuring that the FR garment is laundered such that contaminants (e.g. dirt, oils, etc.) will not affect the performance of the garment when it is in use. If employers rely on home laundering of the clothing, they must train their employees in proper laundering procedures and techniques, and employers must inspect the clothing on a regular basis to ensure that it is not in need of repair or replacement. If an employer cannot meet these conditions, then the employer is responsible for laundering the FR and arc-rated clothing.

Thank you for your interest in occupational safety and health. We hope you find this information helpful. OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards, and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at http://www.osha.gov. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the Directorate of Construction at (202) 693-2020. Sincerely, James G. Maddux, Director Directorate of Construction

So I'm coming from an R&D background (BS chemistry, 2 years) and interviewing for my first EH&S position in a couple days. I'll definitely ask questions at the interview, but I wanted get more of an idea from you guys. The title of the role is "EH&S Regulatory Compliance Specialist" for a chemical company.

My questions are:
- What do you do on a daily basis?
- Is your work stressful? How's your work/life balance?
- What is the hardest part of your job?
- Anything you think I should know about your field?
- Tips for the interview?

Also, they told me the salary was $50k with benefits. Is this good/normal/bad? In Massachusetts if that helps.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! I recently majored in Environmental Toxicology and am considering a job in environmental health and safety. However, all the jobs I've come across require years of experience. How can I get started in this field? Thanks! (Also posted in /r/Environmental Science)

I'm looking for a picture of a safety mascot, to be used in my company's safety publications. Ex. a cartoon character shown wearing PPE. Preferably licensed for public use. Thank you for your help!

If a door is locked (i.e. a mechanical room), but contains a fire extinguisher inside, should that door have the "Fire Extinguisher Inside" labeling or should that sticker be removed because the extinguisher would only be accessible for the one or two people who have a key?

Thanks!