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Oregon Building with High Lead Levels Closed for Cleanup

Many of the wipe samples collected in the multi-use building in Salem had lead levels of many thousands of micrograms per square foot. One sample taken from the brewery floor was measured at 2,115.45 micrograms per square foot, and a windowsill in the brewery was measured at 6,127.44 micrograms per square foot.

Drug Testing Rule for UI Programs Reversed

"The Department of Labor supports the president's nullification and looks forward to examining additional flexibilities for states relative to the drug testing of persons seeking unemployment benefits," said Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Ed Hugler.

Northeast Waters Still Cold, Coast Guard Warns

Recreational boating deaths involving paddlecraft more than doubled in Northeast waters during 2016, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.



Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostic Challenge Semifinalists Announced

Although they will receive $50,000 each to develop their concepts into prototypes, anyone can submit a prototype to compete in the second phase of the challenge to win up to $100,000.

FAA and Brazil Strengthen Relationship

The bilateral cooperation focuses on airport expansion, airspace, management, aviation safety, and security.

ASSE Touts Successful Nigeria Safety Summit

The summit was held March 21-25 and included sessions from ASSE President Tom Cecich.

National Detector Dog Trials Set for April 2-5

The competition in Raleigh will feature dogs from local, state, and national law enforcement agencies, the military, and corrections departments.

NTSB Determines Cause of Fatal Helicopter Crash in Colorado

A preflight system check and lack of an indication in the cockpit could have potentially prevented the incident, according to the board.

David Michaels, NAEM Executive Director Speaking at UL EHSS Forum

"Dr. Michaels is widely regarded as a pivotal business leader in this space over the last eight years, and this is an unprecedented opportunity to get his insight into where U.S. EHS and sustainability programs are headed," said Mark Ward, general manager at UL EHS Sustainability.

High School Students Compete in Offshore Technology Challenge

The competition is related to offshore energy exploration and development.

Canadian Coast Guard Reopening Seasonal S&R Bases

The agency will reopen six of them on or around April 1.

Bureau Submits Subjects for 2020 Census, American Community Survey

For the first time ever, the 2020 Census will offer an online response option. The annual American Community Survey asks about computer and Internet use, commuting, disabilities, occupations, and health insurance status.

OHSN Now Tracking Sharps Injuries and Blood and Body Fluid Exposures

NIOSH has released two new modules that track sharps incidents and blood and body fluid exposures among healthcare workers.

Ajinomoto Windsor, Inc. Recalls Beef Products Due to Contamination

The company has recalled over 35,000 pounds of frozen taquitos that could be contaminated with rubber and plastic.

2016 Safest Year Ever for U.S. Railroads

"From an advanced system that uses multidimensional ultrasonic technology to locate defects in tracks before they create problems, to the use of drones for track and bridge inspections, freight railroads are increasingly technology focused," said AAR CEO and President Edward R. Hamberger.

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