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OSHA Fines Top $280,000 for Power Plant Contractors

Employers from five states are cited for a variety of hazards in Berlin, N.H.

The new cluster will assist regulators in harmonizing their efforts to keep medicines safe, according to FDA.

TRICARE Joins National Rx Take Back Day

Beneficiaries of the TRICARE health plan at several military bases also can participate in the 7th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 26.

Employee Engagement and Motivation Heightened with Workplace Flexibility

A new study shows that employees who are given a more flexible work schedule may be happier and more hardworking than their counterparts.



eCigarettes to Be Banned from Workplaces?

While traditional smoking is banned in many workplaces across the country, banning eCigarettes is left up to the discretion of the employer.

National Biodefense Science Board Meeting Oct. 31

The posted agenda for the public meeting indicates it will include the announcement of a new federal advisory committee.

'Iron Man Suit' Sought by Special Operations Command

If it can be accomplished, it would provide ballistic protection and fire-retardant capability, according to the Army News Service's David Vergun.

ISEA Offers Fixed Detection Systems Guide

The guide was created by its Instruments Group.

T. Boone Pickens to Give $20 Million to Wilmer Eye Institute

The renowned energy oilman is also a well-known philanthropist.

Several environmental groups oppose Detroit Edison

NRC, FEMA Set Meeting on Emergency Planning Revisions

The Oct. 29-31 meeting in Rockville, Md., will review proposed guidance related to emergency classification, notifying the public about an emergency, and protective actions.

Global Earthquake Drill a Success

Millions participated in the "Great ShakeOut," a worldwide earthquake drill. Participants included nonprofits, government agencies, and workers.

BART Workers on Strike in San Francisco

After a week of negotiations, the public transportation workers have decided to go on strike, affecting up to 400,000 travelers.

Mesothelioma, Other Cancers Higher Among Firefighters

A new study involving 30,000 firefighters strengthens the scientific evidence for a relation between firefighting and cancer, the researchers said.

UK Firefighters' Strike Called Off

The five-hour strike set for Oct. 19 has been "postponed" as the Fire Brigades Union continues to discuss pension issues with its members' employers.

Small Business Training Offered in California

The training sessions will take place Nov. 14 in Salinas, Nov. 18 in Sacramento, and in February 2014 in Santa Ana.

New Product Safety Precautions Being Taken at Target

The retailer releases the Sustainable Product Standard, which assesses the safety of beauty products, cleaners and baby care products and aims to force manufacturers to eliminate harmful chemicals used in the products.

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