THE CAMPBELL PERSPECTIVE by GPIC

ROBERT W. CAMPBELL AWARD

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Offering perspective for Campbell Award Global Partners, Reviewers, Winners, and Participants JULY 2009

CAMPBELL IN ACTION — AFFECTING THE MIDDLE EAST INSIDE THIS ISSUE

C AMPBELL AWARD PROJECT UPDATES

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THE PULSE OF EHS—

DISTRACTED DRIVING FOCUS ON THE M IDDLE EAST— T RANSFORMING THE

CULTURE OF SAFETY IN BAHRAIN AND BEYOND

GLOBAL ALLIANCE SPOTLIGHT— N S C INDIA

EXECUTIVE EDGE C AMPBELL AT THE NSC CONGRESS & EXPO

EH S NEWS BRIEFS

C AMPBELL QUOTE OF THE QUARTER

As the Campbell movement has grown over the past five years, we have seen firsthand the effects that it can have: on an individual level, on an organizational level, and, increasingly, on the national, regional, and even global levels. This past January saw the beginning of the next five years of the Campbell endeavor. Campbell is now firmly on the world stage, thanks in no small part to the collective efforts of our Winners, Reviewers, and Global Partners. With this increased profile comes the responsibility to take action on a larger, more concerted scale. To that end, this issue of The Campbell Perspective focuses on the Middle East. Through the strong leadership of Campbell Winners, Global Partners, and other EHS organizations, the Middle East represents a region in which Campbell continues to have a strong presence in and impact on the culture and discussion of safety and

Proudly displaying the 2008 Campbell Award trophy together are Mr. Jawahery, H.E. Dr. Ali Mirza, Ms. Froetcher, and H.E. Mr. bin Salama, Credit: GPIC

health. Please continue reading for further discussion of the National Safety Council’s recent visit to Bahrain, insights from GPIC General Manager AbdulRahman Jawahery, Award Program Director MeiLi Lin, and more. (see Middle East, page 4)

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Dear Global Alliance, An issue focusing on the Middle East tells us much about the importance of the region in safety and health efforts. More than that, however, it tells us much about our own efforts—how far we have come, and how important it is at this stage in the Campbell initiative to act as one. Recently, I looked at our relationships with our many Global Partner organizations. Over the past five years, some Global Partners have remained committed and active in the Campbell movement. Some, for one reason or another, have focused their efforts in other directions. The time was right to part ways with these organizations as they work in areas of EHS that are better suited to their current strategies and visions. Looking toward the future, we must not only remain

committed and active as we bring the Campbell message to the people and organizations in our disparate regions—we must find new ways to unify our efforts so that they can have an even greater impact. The voice of one organization supported by many is strong, but the voice of many organizations acting as one is even stronger. As always, I welcome your thoughts and insights on our path. I hope this issue’s focus on the Middle East illustrates what can be done on the regional level when many groups unite to carry out their vision. In time, I hope that the Campbell initiative can achieve even greater things in the Middle East— and around the world. With sincerity, Mei-Li

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CAMPBELL UPDATES ENETOSH and Bahrain Health & Safety Society join Global Partner Network Please join us in welcoming the newest additions to our Global Alliance—the European Network Training in Occupational Safety and Health (ENETOSH) and the Bahrain Health & Safety Society (BHSS)!

July-August 2009 Written submittal review period September 2009 On-site assessments conducted for Finalists only September—October 2009 Winner selection and notification October 23-28, 2009 97th Annual National Safety Council Congress & Expo Orlando, FL Robert W. Campbell Award Recognition Dinner (Oct 26) November 2009 Operational Excellence Conference Manama, Bahrain (hosted by BAPCO)

ENETOSH officially joined the Global Partner network in late May. ENETOSH, funded through the Leonardo Da Vinci project, is an international organization focused on integrating safety and health into the educational and training mainstreams. With an extensive network of organizations throughout Europe and elsewhere, ENETOSH brings an already committed and active group of safety leaders into the Global Alliance. In November, ENETOSH will hold an OSH and Education workshop at the A+A Congress, the world’s largest trade fair. For more information about ENETOSH, please visit www.enetosh.net. BHSS formally became a Campbell Award Global Partner on 9 June 2009, after a meeting with Award Director Mei-Li Lin. Mei-Li and BHSS President and Chairman, Dr. Mustafa Al-Sayed, met to discuss the state of EHS in Bahrain and the Middle East and to develop a collaborative plan for the future. As the first Global Partner in the Middle East region, BHSS will build on the groundwork lain by 2007 Winner BAPCO and 2008 Winner GPIC. For more information on the EHS culture of Bahrain and the Middle East, please see our feature article on pages 4-5 and 8 of this issue.

We look forward to exploring the many new avenues of outreach that have been opened through our new partnerships with ENETOSH and BHSS. We urge all of you to work with our new Global Partners as they join us in our shared mission. Welcome to the Campbell Family! Collaboration with Xavier University— Presentation and Television Interview In early March, Bob McGough, CEO of 2006 Winner DynMcDermott, and Award Director Mei-Li Lin were invited to Xavier University to deliver a Campbell-related presentation before a group of students from Xavier’s MBA program. This presentation served as a pilot of the upcoming Campbell MBA curriculum, developed in partnership with Xavier and NIOSH. Mei-Li’s presentation gave MBA students an overview of the Campbell Award and explored the ways in which the integration of EHS into operations systems creates profitability and sustainability. Mr. McGough followed with a look at these concepts in action, discussing the importance of DynMcDermott’s EHS efforts in creating a competitive advantage. Xavier students named the class as one of the most informative and compelling of the year, awarding it the 2009 Bullard-Sherwood r2p Award for Knowledge. Following the presentations, Mei-Li and Mr. Gough were interviewed by Dr. Ginny Frings, professor at Xavier University and host of television series Safety Corner. The interview was televised during an April edition of the program.

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THE PULSE OF EHS—DISTRACTED DRIVING In this quarterly feature, we discuss key initiatives and efforts on the leading edge of EHS. This issue, thoughts on the National Safety Council’s Distracted Driving initiative, presented by NSC President & CEO Janet Froetscher. In January, the National Safety Council issued a nationwide call for motorists to stop all forms of cell phone use while driving. Our announcement received widespread media attention and elicited many e-mails and letters. While some responses took issues with our proposed ban, generally we received an outpouring of support. The council is urging governors and legislators in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to pass laws banning cell phone use while driving. We also are calling on our members and other organizations, such as yours, to prohibit the behavior. Studies show that driving while talking on a cell phone is extremely dangerous and puts drivers at a four-times greater risk of a crash. An analogy to highlight the risk of this behavior is driving drunk. When our friends have been drinking, we take the car keys away. Now, it is time to take away the cell phone. Cell phone use may be less distracting than some other activities people engage in while driving, but it is more pervasive, making it more dangerous overall. According to a 2008 United States survey, 81 percent of cell phone owners report they use their phones while driving. The Harvard Center of Risk Analysis estimates that cell phone use while driving contributes to 6 percent of crashes—which equates to 636,000 crashes, 330,000 injuries, 12,000 serious injuries, and 2,600 deaths each year, at a total cost of $43 billion in the United States alone. The United States has reached a point where we estimate that more than 100 million people are engaging in this dangerous behavior daily. Hands-free devices do not make cell phones any safer. Several studies indicate that the principal

risk is the cognitive distraction the conversation poses, in addition to the risk of holding the phone. Cell phone use while driving happens often on the job. Many businesses have acknowledged injuries and costs associated with this behavior, as well as potential liability, by adopting policies that ban cell phone use by employees on the road. The council is asking all organizations to adopt policies banning calling and texting while driving on the job. We are also addressing this issue by educating the public through workplace training programs, publications, conventions, and meetings and by working with legislators to institute bans. We are ready to help those interested to develop and implement effective policies. The council led the “Click It or Ticket” seat belt initiative from its beginning as a pilot project to a 50-state program proven to save lives. We believe we can achieve the same kind of culture and behavior change with cell phones. Enforcing bans will be a challenge. Law enforcement leaders will need to be willing to commit time and resources to establishing best practices for enforcing cell phone laws. Previously, law enforcement leaders have risen to the challenge of developing enforcement measures for other traffic safety laws largely deemed “unenforceable” when introduced, such as laws requiring the use of seat belts and child passenger seats. Today, these laws are generally respected and successfully enforced by fines and interventions, such as highvisibility mobilizations of law enforcement officers. The change won’t happen overnight. Just as we look back and wonder how we drove without seatbelts and after we had “one for the road,” as a nation and an international community we will one day look back and wonder how we found it conscionable to use a cell phone while driving. For more information on the National Safety Council’s Distracted Driving Initiative, including fact sheets, videos, and other resources, please visit the Council’s Website at distracteddriving.nsc.org

“When our friends have been drinking, we take the car keys away. Now, it is time to take away the cell phone.”

-Janet Froetscher

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FOCUS ON THE MIDDLE EAST—TRANSFORMING THE Perhaps the region to be changed most visibly by the Campbell movement is the Middle East. With an emerging safety culture, the Middle East is home to companies at all points on the safety spectrum. But when Bahrain-based companies won the Campbell Awards in 2007 and 2008, a new regional dialogue was opened. This issue, we examine the Award’s impact in the Middle East.

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“GPIC may be a small company, but we believe that we have a moral obligation to represent our industry in a manner that benefits humanity worldwide.” -Abdul-Rahman Jawahery

In March, National Safety Council President & CEO Janet Froetscher traveled to Bahrain to join 2008 Campbell Award Winner Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (GPIC) in celebrating their achievements. As important and inspiring as the celebration itself, though, was the backdrop against which it occurred: the first ever International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Global Safety Summit. Members of the IFA chose Bahrain among many possible locations as the site of their inaugural safety summit. The reason was clear—Bahrain, and the Middle East region of which it is a part, are in the process of transforming the EHS landscape in which they operate. Celebrating Campbell— Past, Present, and Future GPIC is not the only Campbell Award Winner to hail from Bahrain, a fact that was highlighted at the March celebration by Bahrain’s Minister of Oil and Gas Affairs, His Excellence Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza, and other officials and presenters. In 2007, the Bahrain Petroleum Company won the Award, and GPIC’s 2008 win made Bahrain the only country outside of the United States to have multiple Award-Winning companies.

file of EHS in the Middle East. “The fact that the two main industrial companies in Bahrain won this accolade speaks volumes on the professionalism and caliber of Bahrainis and Bahrain.” His Excellence Dr. Mirza agreed, noting that winning the Award in consecutive years gives Bahrain the confidence that we have the fundamental and essential building blocks to achieve their vision, "From Regional Pioneer to Global Contender.” Contending on a global scale for GPIC and other companies in Bahrain is not limited to business. World-class EHS performance is just as important. “We are confident that through [our] initiatives, regional petrochemical and chemical companies will embrace the principles of performance driven by EHS values to ultimately make our business safer,” Jawahery said. “GPIC may be a small company, but we believe that we have a moral obligation to represent our industry in a manner that benefits humanity worldwide.” The State of Safety in the Middle East Still, Jawahery and others see room for improvement in the Middle East. “We...see that in the oil and gas industries, [EHS] initiatives and culture are an integral part of business and as such the EHS performance is world-class. However, other

GPIC Chief Executive Abdul-Rahman Jawahery believes that this achievement is a testament to the rising pro- GPIC General Manager Abdul-Rahman Jawahery speaks before GPIC employees, Bahraini officials, and IFA member organizations at the IFA Global Safety Summit. Credit: GPIC

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CULTURE OF SAFET Y IN BAHRAIN AND BEYOND assist the others to enhance their performance because the commitment and willingness is there.” Sharing our Stories Part of this holistic EHS mindset is, of course, the willingness to share successes and lessons learned with companies in the region and the world. GPIC, as well as 2007 Winner As in many emerging economies, EHS efforts in the Middle East vary in their effectiveness, BAPCO, are doing just that through the deaccording to GPIC Chief Executive Abdul-Rahman Jawahery. Credit: Open Content velopment of their work, economical and social sectors are now strivCampbell Award Business Case Studies. Collaboing to enhance their performance in this area to rating with the Wharton School of the University of be on par with the oil and gas industry.” Pennsylvania (BAPCO) and the Darden School of the University of Virginia (GPIC), both companies Despite the variance in EHS cultures across indusseek to educate and inspire those in emerging tries in the Middle East, many efforts are being EHS cultures and ones which are already firmly taken to solidify the region’s approach to critical established. health and safety issues. Numerous international organizations, such as the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), are working to increase their presence in the Middle East by undertaking strategic partnerships with prominent regional organizations. On the media end, magazines such as Health and Safety Middle East have begun publication with the aim of facilitating best practices and workforce safety information to the petrochemical, construction, telecommunications, oil & gas, and utilities industries in the Middle East. As the safety culture in the Middle East continues to grow and unite, it seems that efforts like these will become more and more commonplace. More important than these projects themselves, though, may be the attitude of those in the region. “The Middle East region is indeed becoming a key player in many industries,” Jawahery said. “Developed societies invest time and resources to ensure that SHE is a mindset. I believe that it is our role as Middle East oil and gas industrialists to

“I believe that it is our role...to assist the others… because the commitment and willingness is there.” -Abdul-Rahman Jawahery

BAPCO’s case study is in the process of being finalized and will focus on its strong safety culture and emphasis on personal responsibility and commitment, a theme that echoes the sentiments of many of Bahrain’s EHS leaders. Plans are in place to share a pilot version of the study with EHSminded business school professors at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University later this year. Mr. Jawahery was excited to share some details about the collaboration between the Darden School and GPIC. “We have worked very hard to establish three main themes for GPIC’s Case Study, and I anticipate that toward the last quarter of this year we should be able to finalize [the details and share more information with the Global Alliance]. We expect to have the first half of next year for the implementation of the project.” Jawahery hopes that the case studies will be of use to those in the… (see Middle East, page 8)

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GLOBAL ALLIANCE SPOTLIGHT — NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL OF INDIA We spoke with Mr. K.C. Gupta, Director General of the National Safety Council of India, about Campbell, environmental, health, and safety management and the economy, and the psycho-social dimensions of EHS.

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Campbell Perspective (CP): In this issue, we focus on the ways in which the Campbell Initiative has made an impact in the Middle East region. We know, however, that our Global Alliance is making a difference all over the world. In what ways do you think the collaboration between NSC-India and the Campbell Initiative has shaped the EHS landscape in India? K.C. Gupta (KG): Though NSCI has successfully operated two OSH Awards for the manufacturing and construction sectors for a number of years, it has not yet been able to develop and publish case studies based on any of the award-winning organizations. Learning from the RWC experience, we propose to follow a collaborative model of developing such a case study in future.

“The challenge is to effectively bring EHS in decision making at the board level and work together globally to achieve this objective.”

-K.C. Gupta

CP: As we continue to build our Global Alliance in the coming years, how do you think Global Partners can better work together and collaborate across regional borders? What is one program or initiative developed at NSC-India that you think other organizations could benefit from? KG: NSCI has instituted a separate OSH Award for small and medium enterprises during the 2009 award year, keeping in mind their major contribution to employment, exports, and economy of the country. This separate award is recognition of the fact that safety standards and work practices at SME’s are often far behind the larger units. I think there is a similar situation in most Global Alliance countries. Therefore, this is one of the initiatives which should be followed by other organizations. CP: This year in the Campbell Perspective, we have focused on a variety of broader EHS topics, including the psycho-social aspects of EHS. How do you think this or other broader issues fit into the Campbell Initiative? Does NSC-India have any current or future projects planned regarding these types of topics? KG: We welcome the inclusion of Psycho-social aspects of EHS in the assessment criteria of the RWC Award. Such aspects are of fundamental

importance in achieving employees’ health, safety and welfare. NSCI has not yet included these aspects in the assessment criteria of its own awards due to lack of recorded data which can measured and verified at the contesting unit level. CP: As an EHS leader, how do you view the recent global economic downturn? Do you believe that it might cause companies to lose sight of safety, and if so, how can this be counteracted? KG: We view the recent global economic downturn as an opportunity for the management of individual units to increase the effectiveness of the utilization of their budget earmarked for EHS by regularly reviewing the professional quality of the EHS activities undertaken based on the analysis of their specific needs. Further, in emerging markets like India, many sectors and workplaces which are not yet covered at all or covered inadequately by EHS services. Therefore, the services of national-level institutions like NSCI will not be adversely impacted so long as innovative services are constantly developed. CP: Do you think there is a single “most important” EHS issue to address in your region? Is this the same as the most important worldwide EHS issue? How can the Global Alliance work with you on this issue? KG: The single most important EHS issue in a country like India is to expand the capacity of institutions like NSCI to provide EHS services in various sectors throughout the country. The second most important issue is the shortage of high-quality safety and health professionals in the country. CP: Where do you see your regional and international efforts focused in the future? What are your organization’s goals during the next decade of work in EHS? KG: NSCI looks forward to expanding its services to Middle East and SAARC countries, as we are in a position to provide such services at the most economic rates. We will be able to transfer our services easily to the work culture and needs of the employees working in these countries, as many of them come from similar regions or backgrounds. The challenge is to effectively bring EHS in decision making at the board level and work together globally to achieve this objective. Inclusion of EHS in business schools should be one such effort.

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EXECUTIVE EDGE—CAMPBELL AT THE NSC CONGRESS & EXPO The 97th Annual National Safety Council Congress & Expo will be held this October 25th—30th in Orlando, Florida. While there are many insightful events slated for this year’s Congress, one of the most anticipated is the expanded, Campbell-driven Executive Edge track. Creating the Executive Edge Track Built on the success of 2008’s inaugural Executive Forum event at the NSC Congress & Expo, the Executive Edge track was developed with the insight of EHS leaders from companies across the United States—a group known as the World Class Team. With the aim of actively educating—and engaging— fellow business leaders, the World Class Team, led by Award Director Mei-Li Lin, have created a threeday track that includes not only the Executive Forum and Campbell Award-related events, but targeted sessions and workshops to facilitate participant takeaways. Speakers, facilitators, and participants will work together during and after the track to share world-class strategies, tools, methods, lessons learned and suggested paths forward with other EHS and business leaders. The Executive Edge Track will have three main areas of focus: Leading Indicators and Risk Management World class organizations understand that a focus on risk and leading indicators is necessary to achieve continuous, sustainable improvements in EHS performance. World class organizations also realize that what is an acceptable level of risk today, may no longer be acceptable in the future as the organization moves upward along the EHS maturity continuum. Track participants will share metrics-based strategies with other organizations.

Leading with Safety Most organizations that perform poorly in the area of occupational health and safety do so because they make wrong assumptions: “Safety costs too much. Injuries don’t negatively impact productivity or quality. I can’t do it all and quality and productively must be my overriding priority." Track participants will gain a better understanding of what they as leaders can do to get the results they want, and will have an opportunity to share leadership approaches with other organizations. Effective System Implementation Executive Track participants will get a “hands on” opportunity to explore integrated management systems that have demonstrated the ability to drive remarkable improvement in EHS performance. Participants will have an opportunity to share management system approaches with other organizations perhaps identifying “better ways” to implement and sustain such systems. Real-life case studies will be utilized to provide context and evidence for successful implementation approaches. Registration and Further Information Registration and lodging for the 97th Annual NSC Congress & Expo are now open. We hope that will you join us for the Executive Edge track and other Campbell-related events at the 2009 NSC Congress & Expo. To register or for detailed event information, please visit the Congress Website at http://congress.nsc.org. Please see “Executive Edge” on Page 8 for a matrix that lists all Executive Edge Track events and provides further details regarding timing, event speakers, and facilitators.

Registration and Lodging for the 97th Annual NSC Congress & Expo are now open. Please visit the Congress Website to register or for detailed event information at: congress.nsc.org.

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EXECUTIVE EDGE (CONT. FROM PAGE 7) 2009 NSC Congress Leadership Track – The Executive Edge Mon

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Opening Session The official welcome ceremony for the NSC 97th Annual Congress & Expo. The 2009 Campbell Award Winners will be honored in front of 4,500 EHS professionals.

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Executive Forum Features a panel of leading business executives from around the world discussing and sharing their insights.

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Attributes of a Winning EHS System EHS and business performance that rises above others: that’s what these Awardwinning companies have achieved. Hear the real-life success stories of leading companies that integrate EHS into their operations system. Gain insights on how the Robert W. Campbell Award Winners attain improved productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

Executive Edge Session B – World-Class Leadership: Lead with Safety William Bozzo; Tom Krause Session B will focus on the critical role of leadership in safety. Topics include the leader’s personal engagement and involvement in building safety culture and laying the foundation for a successful EHS management system from the leadership level.

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Executive Edge Session A– Leading-Edge Management: Leading Indicators and Risk Management Glenn Murray; Joe Stough Session A will focus on the use of leading EHS indicators to effectively manage risk. Includes discussion of breakthrough initiatives and continuous improvement efforts as components of leading-edge management systems.

Executive Edge Session C – Driving EHS Performance: Effective System Implementation Session C will focus on the effective implementation of a world-class EHS management system. Topics include the essence of leading EHS management systems and the enabling factors that facilitate their greatest effectiveness. Evidence-based case studies will be presented to enhance discussion and provide examples of safety in action.

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RWC Award Recognition Banquet All previous Campbell Award Winners, as well as Global Partners, Reviewers, and other supporters join in celebrating the 2009 RWC Award Winners.

Executive Breakfast An invitation-only gathering of about 150 CEOs and Top Executives.

Weds Executive Edge Workshops A - James Johnson; Rick Kroon; Joe Stough B - Bill Horsford; Glenn Murray; Mike White C –Chris Balkema; Michael Henderek In these hands-on Executive Edge workshops, participants will discuss and reflect on the content of the associated Session. Working as a group, participants will raise common questions and propose deliverables. The workshops will culminate in the creation of a document capturing lessons learned, breakthrough points, best practices, and solutions.

MIDDLE EAST (CONT. FROM PAGE 5) (cont. from page 5) region and worldwide. “We are always striving for improvement and we are humble enough to learn and benefit from others. I believe that if there is anything worthy of being receptive to, it is this quality,” he said. The Path Forward Along with other emerging economies such as India and China, the Middle Eastern region will be a focal point of EHS outreach, partnerships, and initiatives in the near-and-long term future. So many industries and facilities in the Middle East play a critical role in the world economy that the state of EHS in the region is no longer solely a local concern. Though the quality of current EHS efforts is perhaps

inconsistent, the dedication and passion of companies like BAPCO and GPIC give proof to the willingness of the Middle East to continuously improve. But what is the next step in this journey? According to Mr. Jawahery, the key lies in partnership through initiatives and organizations such as the Campbell Award and the National Safety Council. “We see the NSC as a conduit to promote and enhance what is important to social and economical development throughout the world. Therefore, the challenge is to establish sufficient partners for the NSC worldwide to enable it to offer its services to those who would benefit most,” he said. The strength of an organization, Jawahery knows,

lies not in one person—but in all those who stand behind it. Campbell Award Director Mei-Li Lin agrees with Mr. Jawahery’s assessment. “So much depends upon our ability to truly unify our efforts,” she said. “On the world stage, one voice can be hard to hear. Having come this far, it is now our duty to make our one voice many, and to make that voice heard.”

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EHS NEWS BRIEFS Great Britain Announces New EHS Strategy Britain's Health and Safety Executive rolled out a new occupational safety and health strategy on June 3 in a bid to bring down injury and fatality totals. The strategy relies on two keys for better results: strong leadership that champions safe work and motivates workers to deliver it and worker involvement. "We believe this strategy represents a clear statement of core principles and a sensible approach to health and safety in Great Britain," HSE Chair Judith Hackitt said. "Whilst the economic climate is difficult and the temptation for some may be to cut corners, HSE, its partners, and businesses must resolve to continue to strive to improve health and safety performance. Good health and safety is good business." The strategy is detailed in video and print materials, including a list of 2007-08 statistics that HSE says explains why the strategy was undertaken. These include 2.1 million self-reported illness cases and 563,000 new illness cases; 2,056 deaths from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure; 229 worker fatalities; 136,771 reported employee injuries and 299,000 self-reported injuries; and 34 million lost work days. Hackitt said the strategy was finalized after a three-month consultation with stakeholders. "We wanted to hear ideas on how we could all become 'part of the solution,' " she said. "The overall feedback we received was very supportive."

WHO: High Injury Toll Stressing World's Health Systems

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The global burden of injury-related deaths is substantial: 14 of every 100 deaths around the world, according to the new World Health Statistics 2009 report, released May 21 during the 62nd World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland.

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"...there needs to be more effort to strengthen health systems in countries affected by high levels of HIV/AIDS, economic hardship, or conflict. Moreover, there is a need to pay greater attention to the poorest groups within countries where progress is often the slowest and child mortality rates remain high,” said Dr. Ties Boerma, director of WHO's Department of Health Statistics and Informatics.

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The report estimates 1.2 billion people are affected by neglected tropical diseases and says not enough essential medicines are available at public health facilities in some countries. Out of every 100 deaths worldwide, 51 are caused by noncommunicable conditions including heart disease, stroke, and cancers; 34 by communicable, maternal, or nutritional conditions; and 14 by injuries.

ers are encouraged to

The report goes on to say that not enough progress is being made to achieve the 2015 Millennium Development Goal of reducing child mortality by two-thirds, but deaths of children have fallen by 27 percent since 1990. WHO launched the Health Metrics Network this year to help countries strengthen their health information systems.

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