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The 2015 Rhine River cruise season ended shortly before A+A 2015 opened at the Dusseldorf Fairgrounds. (Messe Dusseldorf North America photo)

A+A 2015 Notebook: Dusseldorf's Top Attractions

Visitors to the city are eager to visit the Altstadt area, take in the view from the top of the Rheinturm, and admire the Gehry buildings at Medienhafen during their stay.

Ways to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls

Slip and fall accidents can easily be corrected by following simple prevention methods and tips.

Looking Ahead to A+A 2017

Birgit Horn, A+A's director, said it takes the full two years to plan the next trade fair and a team of about 30 employees to prepare for it; during the trade fair itself, about 150 employees are involved, she said during an interview.



More than 65,000 people, a new record, attended the A+A 2015 trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany. (Messe Düsseldorf photo by Constanze Tillmann)

A+A 2015 Trade Fair Continued Record-Setting Ways

More than 65,000 people from 80 countries attended the 30th A+A trade fair last month in Dusseldorf, Germany.

California Health Officials Issue Warning on Crab Consumption

California health officials are advising the public to steer clear of certain crabs due to high levels of domoic acid.

AIHA Announces IH Professional Pathways Program

The program encourages and supports earning credentials for IH professionals.

The bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives calls for six years of federal highway and transit funding but does not spell out the final three years

House Passes Highways Bill

The 363-64 vote on Nov. 5 passed "a much-needed shot in the arm" for U.S. infrastructure and the economy, Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., said.

NFPA, Partners Aiding Volunteer Departments

A new support initiative encourages civilians to learn how they can assist their local departments. Kidde will donate 1,000 smoke alarms to selected fire departments along country music star Craig Morgan's 2016 tour.

CSB Urges Action on Gaps in Oversight of Petroleum Storage Facilities

The U.S. Chemical Safety Board urged OSHA and EPA to address regulatory gaps in safety oversight of petroleum storage facilities.

Pesticides

Workers' Pesticide Illness and Injury Rates Underestimated, Report Finds

The estimates are low because many workers affected by pesticides do not seek medical care.

NTSB Issues Update on Dynamic International Airways Flight 405

The plane caught fire while taxiing at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Takata to Be Fined $70 Million in Airbag Recall Case

The U.S. government plans to fine the company for the way it handled airbag recalls.

Heat Flash Detected Before Russian Plane Crash

Heat Flash Detected Before Russian Plane Crash

A midair heat flash from Metrojet Flight 9268 was detected by a U.S. military satellite before the plane crashed.

NTSB Confirms Found Wreckage is Cargo Ship El Faro

NTSB Confirms Found Wreckage is Cargo Ship El Faro

The ship went missing on Oct. 1 during Hurricane Joaquin.

Chipotle Temporarily Closes Dozens of Stores after E. Coli Scare

Chipotle Temporarily Closes Dozens of Stores after E. Coli Scare

Dozens of Chipotle locations have been closed due to an E. Coli outbreak in Washington and Oregon.

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