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  • 2009 Flu Vaccination Challenge Begins

    this is the logo of Joint Commission Resources 2009 Flu Vaccination Challenge

    With a very challenging flu season ahead, year two of the Joint Commission Resources' Flu Vaccination Challenge has a goal of building on last year's success at raising the flu vaccination rate among U.S. health care workers. more


Videos

  • A+A 2011: First visitor statements regarding the trade fair

    Reporter Emily Whigham interviewed visitors from all over the world during the first day of A+A 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany, on Oct. 18.

    Finally, the trade fair A+A opened its doors on Oct. 18. Those interested have been anxious to enter the trade fair grounds of Messe Dusseldorf. Our reporter Emily Whigham spoke to visitors from all over the world. more

  • Admin. Fugate on the Center for Domestic Preparedness

    The Center for Domestic Preparedness is the only DHS federally chartered WMD training center.

    FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate talks about the training available at the Center for Domestic Preparedness. Located in Anniston, Ala., it is the U.S Department of Homeland Security's only federally chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction training center. The center (http://cdp.dhs.gov) began operations in June 1998 as an all-hazards training center offering training on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) weapons. more

  • Preparedness Makes a Difference: North Carolina Tornadoes

    American Red Cross volunteer Patrick Pannett discsusses tornado preparedness.

    American Red Cross volunteer Patrick Pannett talks about how the preparedness of Lowe's employees kept everyone safe when a tornado struck the store in Sanford, N.C, in April 2011. more


Whitepapers

  • Pandemic Influenza

    Public health experts warn pandemic influenza poses a significant risk to the United States and the world—only its timing, severity, and exact strain remain uncertain. International, Federal, State, local, and tribal government agencies are diligently planning for the public health response to this potential pandemic. The disease could be severe and could affect our critical infrastructure and our nation’s economic and social security. It is important that you take action. more


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OSHA Region 6 Administrator John Hermanson says the agency assessed the maximum statutory fines, a total of $21,500 for four alleged serious violations, against a small Oklahoma grain company in connection with amputation injuries suffered by two teenage workers. Does this case demonstrate the need to increase the amounts OSHA can issue in penalties?