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New Zealand Licenses First 10 Jet Boat Drivers

These are the first to obtain a license since a new requirement for training and ongoing competency checks for all drivers was enacted in the country.

CDC Sets FY2013 Cruise Ship Inspection Fees

The fees are part of the Vessel Sanitation Program, which was created in the 1970s to help the industry prevent gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on ships.

The Lancet Launching Respiratory Medicine Journal

It will be the publication's fourth specialty journal when it debuts in early 2013. The journal's website launched Aug. 18.



2012 Drive Safely Work Week Toolkit Available

This year's week takes place Oct. 1-5 and has the theme “Back to Basics—Your Keys to Safe Driving.”

Canada to Study Health Impact of Wind Turbine Noise

The proposed study by Health Canada, Statistics Canada, and outside experts would involve 2,000 residences and between eight and 12 turbines.

Installed Wind Energy Grew Quickly in 2011

Wind turbines and turbine blades are growing larger, as well. The new DOE report says about $14 billion of wind capacity was added in the United States in 2011.

Gel Fire Bowl Recalled in Britain

Made in India, the product poses an unacceptable burn risk to consumers, the EU RAPEX rapid alert system announced in its Aug. 17 recall newsletter.

Air Safety Investigators Meeting in Baltimore

The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, Deborah A.P. Hersman, will give the keynote speech on Aug. 28 at the International Society of Air Safety Investigators' (ISASI) 2012 Annual Seminar.

Dallas Mayor Declares West Nile Emergency

Aerial spraying of insecticide began Aug. 16 in sections of north Dallas and some smaller adjacent cities. Ten people have died of West Nile Virus in Dallas County, Texas, so far this year.

New IACP Guidelines for Urban Drones

The association's Aviation Committee released the recommended guidelines Aug. 13. Unmanned aircraft systems are one of the technologies that will be exhibited next month during IACP’s annual conference.

China, US Sign Partnership on Smoke-Free Workplaces

Their two leading health agencies agreed to launch the partnership Sept. 7 in Beijing. The partnership aims to bring attention to employers' role in addressing secondhand smoke risks.

Asbestos Violations Cited on College Maintenance Project

OSHA's Charleston, W.Va. Area Office investigated Sodexho Inc. for removal work at Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, W.Va.

Both Candidates Support National Blue Alert System

Former Gov. Romney and President Obama answered a Fraternal Order of Police survey saying they support H.R. 365/S.657, the National Blue Alert Act.

BSEE Issues Final Rule on Drilling Safety

Th new rule requires independent, third-party verification of blind shear rams' capability and documentation for blowout preventer (BOP) inspections and maintenance, among other things.

Green Lasers Jeopardizing Coast Guard Rescues

The threat along the U.S. coasts is real, according to Lt. Stephanie Young’s report.

Status Quo Resumed for Online Training Providers

A U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge's decision initially issued under seal reportedly has caused OSHA to cancel its recent selection of 10 providers of Outreach Training Program courses.

Glass Handling Standard Focused on PPE, Risk Assessment

ASTM E2875/E2875M highlights critical risks to the body from glass handling, as well as the need for risk assessment, especially to the neck and other major artery areas.

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