- Recession or Not? The Answer Lies in the Physics
Economics and physics are generally regarded as vastly different disciplines. Many are recognizing the convergence of quantum physics and theology. Can quantum physics also explain the current US exconomy? - Are You Voting For Change? Be Careful What You Ask For
Most people fear the unknown. Change is beneficial, since all improvement requires change. But the process of getting to the new state can be painful. - Election / Selection Quandary - How to Choose?
Choices you make could be a matter of life and death. Or they could be a matter of joy or despair. Sometimes we're not happy with any of our alternatives. But champions know how to take lemons and make lemonade. - Moore's Law - Is It The Kiss Of Death For Enterprise Technology?
Are you stressed out and having "future shock" because of the speed of change? Technology is rapidly changing. Some say significant changes occur every 18 months. Should you despair about the time and cost it takes to keep up? - What Changed Your Cheese?
Feeling stressed? Are you pursuing too many moving targets? Or, are there just too many details to keep up with in general? You can't stop the world and get off. Find out how to get on the bus and not get left behind. - OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
Disaster in the workplace is a constant possibility for people working with dangerous chemical compounds. OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) program seeks to minimize the impact of catastrophic release of chemicals that could cost lives and cause serious destruction. - OSHA Guide to Noise and Hearing Safety, Health And Conservation
"Between 1990 and 2050 the number of hearing-impaired Americans will increase at a faster rate than the total US population." Loud noises are more than a nuisance. - They can cause hearing loss. OSHA has a vital role in rescuing the ears of the American worker. - The RoHS Lead Free Directive and How to Comply
Health hazards caused by discarded electrical and electronic products are an increasing reality worldwide. The danger arises mainly from lead in components, though other materials may also be toxic. The RoHS directive is one of the affirmative actions used to protect the environment, established by the European Union (EU). - Preparing For and Surviving an OSHA Inspection
Avoid the cost and the pain of an OSHA Inspection. Like a good Boy Scout - "Be prepared". The goal is for employers to pass the compliance test and get the merit badge of approval from OSHA. - RoHS Complaint Industrial Control Switches
Industrial control switches are at the heart of the monitoring and control systems of modern machinery. They range from the simple electro-mechanical push-button to embedded PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), to wireless or infrared activated devices. All industrial plants and virtually all products in daily use, including the ubiquitous microwave oven and dishwasher, have them. - What Manufacturers Need To Know About WEEE: The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
Manufacturers have obligations that go beyond the production of electrical and electronic equipment. If they are doing business in the United Kingdom or the European Union (EU), manufacturers must make it convenient for consumers to dispose of that equipment in an environmentally friendly way. And the manufacturers are on the hook for the costs. - Techniques For RoHS Class Compliance
The Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC is a directive of the European Parliament. It restricts the use of six hazardous materials in the manufacture and sale of various electrical and electronic equipment in the European Union. The materials are lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium (VI), PBB (poly-brominated biphenyls) and PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers). - OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
How can industry prevent 6,000 fatalities and 4 million accidents? These were the shocking workplace statistics for 2005. OSHA and its Process Safety Management (PSM) program strive to improve upon these statistics. - What You Need to Know About OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations And Emergency Response
"Don't cry over spilt milk" may be a good course of action for a child. But employers with hazardous spills and waste, must implement and execute cleanup, disposal, emergency response plans. Otherwise, they face reprimand and fines from OSHA. - RoHS Chemicals Legislation In Europe and China
About 35 million tons of electrical and electronic items are discarded worldwide every year. Leakage of chemicals in land fills from such discarded equipment pose serious environmental pollution problems. Legislation has been enacted in EU member countries and in China to arrest such pollution. - Complying With UK & EU Country WEEE Electronic Recycling Directive
Improper disposal of electronic and electrical waste can be hazardous to the environment and to business profitability. Although proper disposal may be costly, the inability to expand globally may have an even more detrimental financial impact. Find out what it takes to do business in Europe, China and beyond. - Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) Explained
There is a new twist on the old saying "waste not, want no". The United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) are mandating anti-waste, anti-pollution and environmentally friendly measures in regards to electronics. To avoid a want / lack of business in Europe, its best to understand what WEEE is all about. - Is Oracle Sapping SAP?
A leech is sucking the life blood out of SAP. Or at least the attempt is being made. What's causing the blood letting to occur? PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Siebel, Hyperion - aka the new, bigger, more diverse Oracle Corporation - FACTORING: What's In It for You?
Factoring is a program which provides immediate cash to companies with accounts receivables. Business owners will want to do a cost benefit analysis before utilizing this type of financing. Here are some of the benefits... - The People, Process, Technology Puzzle
Today's buzz words are People, Process, and Technology. To reach business goals, each must be addressed and each must be appropriate. So what does that mean? And, how do the puzzle pieces fit together?
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