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Kansas Company Honored for 16 Years with No Lost-Time Accidents

The Kansas Department of Labor's Industrial Safety and Health division and Secretary Lana Gordon recognized Flame Engineering Inc. of LaCrosse, Kansas, this month for reaching 16 years with no lost-time accidents.

GM Offers In-Vehicle App Testing to Developers

After the developer has built an application's proof of concept with the kit, the next development step is to conduct real-world testing using a GM vehicle's infotainment system. GM Dev Client allows partners and developers the ability to test their apps in a GM vehicle once they have obtained approval from GM.

DOL Accepting Nominations for Apprenticeship Task Force Until Aug. 8

The task force, which Acosta will chair, has been asked to identify strategies and proposals to promote apprenticeships, especially in sectors where apprenticeship programs are currently insufficient.

Health Canada OKs 14th Supervised Consumption Site

"We are committed to working with all partners across the country to combat the overdose crisis. Supervised consumption sites are an important part of a comprehensive response," said Jane Philpott, Canada's minister of Health.

Chevron Agrees to Spend $20 Million in Process Safety Settlement

The settlement resolves Chevron's appeal of the citations Cal/OSHA issued after the Richmond refinery fire in 2012.

NFPA Offers Reminders to Prevent Electrical Shocks in Water

NFPA's tips for swimmers are to never swim near a marina, dock, or boatyard or near a boat while it's running, and also obey all "no swimming" signs on docks. Tips for boat owners are to avoid entering the water when launching or loading your boat, because docks or boats can leak electricity into the water, causing water electrification.

Lancet Commission Says Lifestyle Changes Can Reduce Burden of Dementia

The Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care says about one-third of dementia cases could be prevented through changes in lifestyle factors. Hearing loss is one of nine risk factors identified in its report as contributing to developing dementia.

Non-Medical Rx Painkiller Use Highest in Oklahoma: SAMHSA

States with the lowest rates included Massachusetts (3.49 percent), Vermont (3.49 percent), Florida (3.47 percent), Montana (3.46 percent), and Minnesota (3.41 percent).



The performance targets announced in July 2017 will apply to all 999 emergency calls and aim to save 250 cardiac arrest victims

NHS England Commits to Faster Ambulance Response to Critical Cases

The performance targets announced this month will apply to all 999 emergency calls and aim to save 250 cardiac arrest victims' lives a year.

Indiana Officials Outline Five-Year Infrastructure Plan

Beyond the first five-year investment in state projects, the initiative provides an additional $342 million annually to support Indiana cities, towns, and counties for local road projects by 2024.

HSE Chair Promoting Farm Safety This Week

"Farming has changed, and with new and different working practices and a transient workforce, all farmers need to constantly revisit and reconsider the risks faced by the people working on their farm," HSE Chair Martin Temple said.

NJ Aluminum Company Fined $1.9 Million

"Despite its lengthy OSHA history, Aluminum Shapes still does not comply with federal safety and health standards," said Paula Dixon-Roderick, director of OSHA's Marlton Area Office. "These hazards leave workers vulnerable to the risk of serious injury and possible death."

NIOSH Posts ERHMS User Guide

NIOSH worked with the U.S. National Response Team, federal agencies, state health departments, labor unions, and volunteer emergency responder groups to develop the ERHMS system, which provides guidelines for protecting emergency responders over a full range of emergency types and settings.

LyondellBasell to Build $2.4 Billion Texas Plant

Once in operation, the plant is expected to produce 1 billion pounds of propylene oxide -- a chemical used in the manufacture of bedding, furniture, carpeting, coatings, building materials, and adhesives -- and 2.2 billion pounds of tertiary butyl alcohol annually.

Expert Panel to Discuss Driver Assistance Technologies for Heavy Trucks

NSC and NTSB note that their July 24 roundtable comes as motor vehicle fatalities are up despite rapid advancements in safety technologies.

E-DUI Tickets Start July 23 in Washington State

Tickets for driving while using hand-held electronics will go on your record and be reported to your insurance company, the state warns, and an E-DUI ticket will cost $136 for the first violation and $234 for the second (within five years).

Traveling to Europe? Beware of Measles, CDC Says

The agency's reminder said measles cases have been reported in 15 European countries during 2017: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

FHWA Report Tracks Highway Construction Inflation

Construction costs nationwide grew by an estimated 68 percent during the past 13 years, with key components measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, such as asphalt, concrete, and metal, growing at 107 percent, 61 percent, and 45 percent, respectively between 2003 and 2016.

VPPPA's 2017 National Annual Meeting Drawing Near

Hundreds of occupational safety and health professionals will be traveling to New Orleans to attend Safety+ at New Orleans' Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. It takes place Aug. 29 through Sept. 1.

Malaysian and Australian investigators examined a piece of MH370 aircraft debris found on Pemba Island off the coast of Tanzania in this ATSB file photo.

Data from MH370 Underwater Search Released

The Australia government, Malaysia, and the People's Republic of China suspended the search earlier this year after the missing commercial jetliner known as Malaysian Airlines MH370 was not found inside the 120,000-square-kilometer search area in the southern Indian Ocean.

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