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September 2013 flooding damaged a bridge in Longmont, Colo., shown in this photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA.

Big Flood Insurance Battle Heating Up

The insurers and environmental groups in SmarterSafer.org are fighting to keep the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012 implementation on track as many members of Congress push for delays.

Alpha Natural Resources Working on $265 Million Safety Settlement

The company that bought Massey Energy disclosed it is trying to reach a tentative settlement of the securities class action brought by Massey stockholders in early 2010 alleging deficiencies in Massey's disclosures of safety information.

Be Alert As Daylight Saving Time Ends: NHTSA

Motorists should slow down and pedestrians be more aware as America has “fallen back” over the weekend, according to the DOT agency.



8nm Gold Nanoparticles Ideal for Recycling CO2

A research team from Brown University found this size is best and achieved 90 percent conversion of CO2 to CO.

Alabama Pallet Manufacturer Cited, with $76,000 in Fines

The company was cited by OSHA for repeat and serious safety violations following an inspection connected to a noise reduction local emphasis program.

New Report Shows 1.1 Million Britons Suffer From a Work-Related Illness

The new report shows which jobs have the highest risk of death, as well as numerous other workplace health and safety trends.

MSHA Launches 2013 Winter Alert Campaign

The annual report warns coal miners of hazards caused by winter conditions.

Food service workers face a variety of hazards, so no glove provides universal protection.

Food Production Begins with Your Hands

Because the food-processing environment is multifaceted, no one glove can be considered the industry standard.

Atmospheric testing is vital to ensure confined space entrants

Is That Really a Confined Space?

When a person is performing atmospheric testing, he or she must accurately sample the atmosphere to ensure no hazardous gases are present.

"Europe continues to have one of the strongest safety records in the world, however, this positive picture cannot be taken for granted. As traffic over European skies and worldwide increases, we need to continue our efforts to maintain and even improve aviation safety," EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky said.

FAA Okays Expanded Electronics Use In Flight

Passengers eventually will be allowed to read e-books, play games, and watch videos on their devices during all phases of flight except takeoff and landing, but cell phone calls are still prohibited because of FCC regulations.

Sudden cardiac arrest should be recognized in standard safety planning. (CardioReady chart)

Preparing for the Silent Workplace Catastrophe

Given the known prevalence of SCA, prudence dictates recognizing cardiac arrest in the safety planning process.

Employers must have a written program outlining employees

Dust Mask or N95?

OSHA's respiratory regulations require that you have a written program outlining your company's usage of respirators. The program needs to be reviewed annually.

Hand hygiene and designating a new MRSA Prevention Coordinator at each facility were included in the national initiative at VA long-term care facilities.

Health Protection/Promotion for the Workforce: The Business Case

We all feel the hurt when employee health is not addressed.

Hand injuries from chemicals are a leading cause of injury in the cleaning industry.

Toward Safer Cleaning Operations

According to OSHA, 40 percent of all janitorial injuries involve eye irritations or burns; 36 percent are skin irritations or burns; and 12 percent are the result of breathing fumes.

FDA Proposes Rule to Help Improve the Safety of Animal Food

The new rule will help ensure the safety of animal food, which in turn will hopefully minimize the spread of foodborne illnesses in both animals and humans.

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