There are mixed reviews on the success of the Occupational Safety and Health's (OSHA) cooperative effort approaches to reduce injury and fatality rates in the United States. In November of 2005, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - U.S. Department of Labor, released its 2004 occupational injury and fatality statistics. A total of 4.3 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses were reported in private industry workplaces during 2004, down from 4.4 million in 2003.

If asked, I would venture to guess that not many would like to return to the elementary school days of memorizing U.S. history as part of social studies. As adults we realize the infinite wisdom that can be gained by learning how past leaders, when faced with making difficult decisions, dealt with pitfalls, prevails, and strategies in order to execute change.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released on October 27 2005 the cost and benefit analysis to the Bush administration's "Clear Skies Initiative" along with two other proposals. The two competing measures are from Senators Thomas Carper (D-Del.) and James Jeffords (I-Vt.).

We have come to the energy crossroad once again. How we choose to research and dialogue on solutions to meet our energy needs will affect what we choose to believe.

In the wake of hurricane Katrina, many critics will cite the failure of the cost-benefit analysis, used to engineer the levies surrounding New Orleans, as the major contributing factor to the disaster.

Johnson Sworn in as EPA Administrator; Roberts as U.S. Supreme Court nominee; Market-Based Mercury; McCain-Lieberman Proposal Takes another Hit; Senate Approves an Energy Bill-It's Nuclear

It is ozone season and although many of us would rather ignore the warnings on a nice hot summer day, acting responsibly is necessary.

Does safety compliance contribute to a safe work culture?

Should economics drive environmental policy?

In an economy that relies on stable sources of energy to remain fiscally sound, calling to question energy policy that addresses both energy supply and demand is expected to be contentious.