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HSE Proposes Exemptions for 865,000 Self-Employed

The British agency has opened a public consultation on proposals to exempt some self-employed people from health and safety legislation.

Enforcement Driving Strong Growth of Fall Protection

The fall protection market in North America will accelerate thanks to strong enforcement and will reach $670.5 million in 2017, according to a new Frost & Sullivan report.

Ohio's Dangerous Animal Registration Begins

A new state law requires owners to file signed registration forms with the state and to have the animals microchipped.



Fireworks Manufacturer Fined for Safety Violations

As penalty for an explosion earlier this year injuring three, a fireworks producer faces fines for 31 safety violations.

OSHA Recognizes Hospital for Health and Safety Excellence

University Medial Center Brackenridge in Austin, Texas, is the first Level 1 trauma center to receive this recognition.

DoD Creates Registry Linked to Japanese Emergency

The Operation Tomodachi registry is for 70,000 U.S. service members, family members, DoD civilians, and DoD contractors who were in Japan from March 12 to May 11, 2011, according to an Armed Forces Press Service report.

NFL Donates $30 Million to NIH

The league is the founding donor to a new Sports and Health Research Program that will research concussions, the relationship between traumatic brain injury and late life neurodegenerative disorders, sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, and additional health topics.

Million Hearts Launches Hypertension Educational Program

CDC created it with help from pharmacists' associations, the National Association of Drug Store Chains, the American Heart Association, and even pharmacy schools.

Game Preps School Bus Drivers to Cross Railroad Tracks

Operation Lifesaver introduced the "Money Taxi" game Aug. 27 as schools around the country were beginning a new school year.

Longer In-Hospital Resuscitation Improves Survival

An observational study of patients with cardiac arrest at 435 U.S. hospitals find facilities with the longest attempt had higher survival to discharge.

Fire Safety Inspections Set for Thousands of Ships

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is one company helping ship owners prepare for the Concentrated Inspection Campaign, which began Sept. 1.

Gas Facility Cited After Explosion Injures Worker

Plains Gas Solutions LLC has been fined $111,000 by OSHA for eight violations stemming from a February explosion.

OSHA Investigating Carnival Worker's Death

A carnival worker dies after being struck in the head by a ride.

FAA Seeks Comments on Cell Phone Use in Flight

The concern that cell phones can interfere with aircraft navigation has been debunked. This study is required by the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, with a report to Congress due by Nov. 10.

Descent Device Maker Acquires German Firm

Acquiring VR-Tec "gives us greater global reach under a single, unified brand," said Shain Rae, chief executive officer at DEUS Rescue.

State Agency Cites, Fines BP Refinery After Fire

The agency proposed penalties of $81,500.

NYC Mayor Credits Public Health Initiatives for Longer Life Expectancies

Mayor Michael Bloomberg says they contribute to a life expectancy of 80.6 for newborns in the city, higher than the national average of 78.2.

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