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New Action Plan to Fight Organized Crime Announced in Austria

Each organization will give the other access to its online training portals – the INTERPOL Global Learning Centre and the OSCE Policing Online Information System.

National Safe Boating Week Under Way

On average, 700 people die in boating-related accidents annually in the United States, and eight of every 10 victims weren't wearing a life jacket.

Energy Efficiency Figures into Week Four of Building Safety Month

This week's theme is "Investing in Technology for Safety, Energy & Water Efficiency."



Grilling Safety Tips from NFPA

Don't make a bad safety mistake this summer, the association advises.

Belief in the Impossible

Thirty hours and 40 minutes following the launch of the Apollo 13 mission to the moon, a loud bang was heard. The rupturing of an oxygen tank would drive NASA to abort the moon landing and redirect all of its resources to bring the astronauts home safely. Although NASA had planned for many potential hazards, the general prognosis of an in- flight issue such as this was not positive. Yet, as each and every issue came up, the teams of engineers, flight controllers, and astronauts worked to ensure that they could return home safely.

Secretary of Labor Acosta Delivers Remarks on Empowering Women at G20 Meeting

Acosta discussed the importance of investing in women.

New Orleans Tests Hurricane Evacuation System

In 2015, the city received a $500,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration to support a full-scale simulation exercise of the city assisted evacuation plan, with special emphasis on vulnerable and special needs populations.

Washington State Distracted Driving Law Taking Effect in July

The bill making use of a mobile phone while driving a primary offense exempts a driver who is using a personal electronic device to contact emergency services and also someone operating an authorized emergency vehicle.

FDA Warns Americans about Inaccurate Lead Test Results

The CDC is recommending retesting for children, pregnant women and nursing mothers

NSC Urges Memorial Day Driving Caution

The council estimates more than 400 people may be killed in car crashes over the holiday weekend.

AIHA Announces Support for Accurate Workplace Injury and Illness Records Restoration Act

The association announced support for the government employees that are working to introduce the act.

NIST Researchers Recommend Spectrometry for Detecting Fentanyl

Their paper discusses the use of portable detectors to protect first responders who may be handling unknown powders.

Ohio Agencies Award $976,600 in Mosquito Control Grants

During the past two years, the two agencies have awarded nearly $3 million to local health departments and communities for mosquito control programs to prevent disease outbreaks.

Secretary of Labor Visits BMW Training Facility in Germany

U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta has traveled to Germany this week in order to tour the BMW Group's apprenticeship training facility.

Investigation Prompts Upgrade in Australian Line's Weather Reporting

In January 2016, one of its ships was blown away from a pier and suffered minor damage to its lower bow ramp and bow doors, but shore infrastructure -- an elevated roadway and a ramp -- was extensively damaged. No one was injured.

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