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The Top EHS Stories From February 2023

Did you miss February’s top EHS stories?

We've assembled a list of 10 articles for you from EHS and global news outlets, industry leaders, and technology experts.

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The 10 stories that made our list include the East Palestine train derailment, ensuring your workers have and use PPE, and more.

What To Know About the Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio [NPR] This article outlines seven key points about the derailment of a train carrying hazardous chemicals in eastern Ohio. 

Ensuring Your Employees Have and Use PPE [EHS Daily Advisor] A good refresher on OSHA's PPE requirements, including PPE selection, training, and inspection. 

Hundreds of Thousands Are Without Power As Major Winter Storm Blasts the U.S. Climate-related extreme weather events like winter storm Olive expose vulnerabilities in our nation's infrastructure.

Business As Usual: Mount Pleasant, Texas, Dollar Tree Inspection Finds Storeroom Exits Blocked, Boxes Stacked Dangerously [OSHA] The discount retailer, which has been cited numerous times since 2017, now faces another $254K in fines for workplace safety failures. 

Younger Workers at Odds with Companies Over Value Systems [EHS Today] Gen Z workers distrust capitalism, and expect their employers to take a stand on social issues.

Why Companies Are Using EHS Software for ESG [Perillon] As ESG demands increase, 90% of companies plan to use EHS software to manage ESG data collection and reporting. 

Emerging Leaders: Here’s What Previous Generations of Sustainability Professionals Have Missed [GreenBiz] Environmental justice is at the top of the list. 

1 Year On: A Timeline of the War in Ukraine [World Economic Forum] A look back at the economic and human toll of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a year on. 

EU Lawmakers Approve Effective 2035 Ban on New Fossil Fuel Cars [Reuters] The landmark rule aims to speed up the switch to electric vehicles and combat climate change.

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