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A Monthly Report on EPRI's Environmental Research Programs June 2010
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Program 62: Occupational Health and Safety

Campleman Gives Invited Presentation at Green Jobs Workshop
EPRI’s Sharan Campleman presented an electric industry research perspective on making green jobs safe and healthy at a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health workshop conducted during the “Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference” held May 4–6 in Washington, DC.  The workshop identified actions needed to ensure the safety and health of workers in various sectors of the green economy.  The workshop included a panel discussion of case studies demonstrating the value of collaboration among safety and health personnel and management in sectors such as energy, construction, and nanotechnology.  For a copy of her presentation, “Transitioning OH&S to Green Jobs: An Electric Industry Research Perspective,” or more information, contact Sharan Campleman, (650) 855-2331, scampleman@epri.com.