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ATRI Board Approves 2019 Research Agenda

The research topics cover several critical industry issues, including truck parking, younger driver safety, the return on investment of new truck safety technologies, and the impact of "nuclear" verdicts on the trucking industry.

A wildfire damaged mobile homes and property in Fallbrook, Calif., in 2007. (Photo by Andrea Booher/FEMA)

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day 2019 Set for May 4

"Since NFPA and State Farm first partnered together on Preparedness Day, the number of projects has grown tremendously. We are pleased to provide 150 communities with a grant to fund their wildfire risk reduction activities on May 4," said Vickie Hodges, P&C underwriting analyst at State Farm.

IAEA Hails New Cuban Lab's Capability

Naturally occurring ciguatoxins are responsible for ciguatera poisoning, responsible for tens of thousands of seafood poisoning cases every year. The new lab will provide analytical services to other countries in the region, as well.

NY County Declares State of Emergency Due to Measles Outbreak

Rockland County, N.Y., has declared a state of emergency after a local measles outbreak entered its 26th week.

NTSB Roundtable to Feature Truckers' Perspectives on Distracted Driving

It will take place April 11 in Houston, largest city of one of the worst states for distracted driving deaths.

NY State Police Issued More Than 13,000 Tickets During St. Patrick's Day Weekend

The state's STOP-DWI initiative started on March 15 and continued through March 18.

Maryland DOL Seeks Proposals to Help Women Affected by Opioid Crisis

The agency's Request for Proposals seeks to fund workforce training plans that connect participants to in-demand training and employment opportunities.

ISO Technical Report Helps Assess Nanomaterials' Environmental Impacts

ANSI noted that, among the essential topics pertaining to environmental safety, the Technical Report provides useful information on how investigators should respond to several questions or issues that commonly arise.



Australian Union Calls for More Hospital Security Guards Amid Increased Violence

The Health and Services Union (HSU) has called for more security guards at Australia’s John Hunter Hospital for staff, patient and visitor safety among “sky-high” levels of violence.

Michigan Minimum Wage Rising March 29

Michigan's minimum wage is increasing from $9.25 to $9.45 per hour, effective March 29, 2019.

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