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And 45 percent of U.S. full-time workers don

Teleworkers' Wellness Efforts So-So, Survey Finds

And 45 percent of U.S. full-time workers don't participate in exercise or wellness programs at all, either through their workplaces or on their own, Flex+Strategy Group/Work+Life Fit Inc. found.

Alberta Implements Burn Ban Until Further Notice

"Albertans stand with the people of Fort McMurray who have been evacuated and our first responders as they work to protect Albertans and critical infrastructure. The single best thing we all can do to help protect Alberta from wildfires is to ensure we are not creating additional risk," said Shannon Phillips, the province's minister of Environment and Parks.

OSHA Cites Packaging Company in Amputation Case

Industrial Packaging Corp. has been cited for one willful and eight serious violations.



Rice Noodle Company Ordered to Stop Selling for Failure to Comply

Kun Wo Food Products Inc. of San Francisco must comply with food safety regulations.

New NFPA Report Examines Oven, Furnace, and Dryer Explosions

Explosions in restaurant ovens, curing ovens, a lead smelting furnace, electric arc furnaces, clothes dryers, grain dryers, a coal dryer, and a grain dryer are included in the document. Survey respondents listed human error as the cause of the explosion more than any other cause.

ANA defines a Culture of Safety as one in which a health care organization

American Nurses Association Stresses Importance of Culture of Safety

ANA defines a Culture of Safety as one in which a health care organization's leaders, managers, and workers are committed to core values and behaviors that emphasize safety over competing goals, and where openness and mutual respect are present when discussing safety concerns and solutions without shifting to individual blame. It also is marked by a learning environment; transparency and accountability; and reliable teams.

OSHA Says Worker's Fall Could Have Been Prevented

Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning has been issued citations for safety violations.

OSHA Cites Georgia Power After Arc Flash Severely Burns Worker

The agency says employers failed to power down a cabinet before electrician work began.

Of the 721 cases and nine deaths statewide, investigators examined the records of 119 UMMC patients, including three deaths, and found 71 percent tested positive for a synthetic cannabinoid – and more than three fourths of the positive tests identified MAB-CHMINACA, a potent synthetic cannabinoid.

CDC's 65th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference Under Way

The Atlanta conference for EIS officers includes sessions on Zika, e-cigarettes, chronic diseases, serious illnesses associated with the synthetic cannabinoid MAB-CHMINACA, visitor injuries from with bison in Yellowstone National Park, and more.

Few U.S. Outdoor Workers Routinely Using Sunscreen, Survey Finds

"There are very real dangers associated with sun exposure that are often overlooked in the workplace," said Isabelle Faivre, vice president of marketing for Deb North America, which has its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. "Organizations should educate outdoor workers on proper sun protection and provide sunscreen for use daily."

NSC Releases Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers

A National Safety Council poll found that 76 percent of parents are unaware driving is the biggest risk to teens' safety.

Enhanced Service Site Launched for Veterans and Transitioning Service Members

Veterans.gov aims to connect job seekers and employers that are looking to hire veterans.

'Fire Protection for a Changing World' Symposium Presentations Available

The Fire Protection Research Foundation hosted the event April 18 in Munich, Germany.

Lake Maracaibo

NASA Crowns Earth's New Lightning Capital

Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela experiences more lightning than any other location on Earth, with an average rate of about 233 flashes per square kilometer per year.

Texas Senator Files Bill to Speed Study of Texas Coastal Protection

The Texas Tribune and ProPublica reported a companion bill will be filed in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Randy Weber, R.-Texas, soon.

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