This is the first time in more than a decade that it has increased, according to the company's Drug Testing Index™ analysis of 8.5 million workplace drug tests. The data were released Sept. 8.
The grants will go to nonprofit organizations.
The six-member team utilized a large amount of data to help provide information during Colorado floods last year.
Panelists in the Oct. 21 event will discuss countermeasures that could reduce the risk of drowsy driving crashes.
Before 2010, certain uninspected commercial vessels, including barges and sailing vessels, were not covered by the statute requiring the Coast Guard to regulate lifesaving devices on uninspected vessels -- the devices were required on such commercial vessels only if they carried passengers for hire.
The funding will expand NVDRS from 18 to 32 participating states.
Bill Perry has been appointed the position.
The agency estimates 8 million U.S. health care workers are potentially exposed to such drugs in their workplaces.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the new policy Sept. 8, saying it will help save lives and prevent misuse of prescription medications.
The NephroCheck test can determine whether certain critically ill, hospitalized patients are at risk of developing moderate to severe acute kidney injury in the 12 hours following the administration of the test.
"September is also the height of hurricane season, so preparing now is even more critical for families and businesses in the Southeast," said Region IV Acting Regional Administrator Andrew Velasquez III.
The law taking effect Sept. 16 says a driver must allow 3 feet of distance when overtaking or passing a bicyclist.
OSHA cited the company with 38 violations, adding up to $341,550 in fines.
The Norfolk Constabulary, a British police agency, released it Sept. 4 to send a powerful message to motorists. The motorcyclist's family supports the release of the video from their son's headcam.
CDC ultimately concluded 751 patients were diagnosed with a fungal infection related to their injections and that 64 of them died, according to DOJ, which said there is an active ongoing criminal investigation of the New England Compounding Center.