Emergency Response


Conference Asks, 'Are We Prepared for the Next 9/11?'

NIOSH's Dr. John Howard and OSHA's Dr. David Michaels are among the speakers at the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health's Sept. 16 conference in New York City.

Eyes on Spent Fuel Pools at Reactor Safety Public Meeting

The July 28 meeting in Rockville, Md., to discuss recommendations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Japan Task Force gives Public Citizen and others the chance to say they don't go far enough.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue ALS Team Triumphs

They took first place July 8 at the 2011 Bill Shearer International ALS/BLS Competition.

Four Raytheon Sites Earn Star Status

"The VPP Star distinction signifies that our employees understand the importance of safety for themselves and for our business," said Daniel J. Ryan, vice president of Operations for Integrated Defense Systems.

FDA, Federal Partners Develop Tools for Food-Emergency Readiness

The tools are designed to help food and agriculture stakeholders and emergency preparedness planners collaborate better with each other, neighboring jurisdictions, the food industry, and federal agencies during food emergencies.

MSHA Approves Mine Emergency Communications System

The MagneLink™ Magnetic Communication System is a wireless, through-the-earth communication system developed by Lockheed Martin and tested successfully in three mines, according to the company.

Travelers CEO: Spring Storm Losses Exceeded Katrina's

The Travelers Companies Inc., one of the largest property casualty companies in the United States, posted $1.09 billion in after-tax catastrophe losses in second-quarter results released July 21.

FEMA Alert for Elderly's Concerns

The losses following Mississippi's April storms and tornadoes or May's flooding may be magnified for the elderly, according to the agency.



NIOSH Describes Worker Protections After Deepwater Horizon Disaster

Recommendations for the future include increasing the use of personal protective gear, steps to manage heat stress management, approaches to beach cleaning, and reporting of injuries and potential hazards.

9/11 Health, Compensation Act Goes Into Effect

People that have been identified and diagnosed with a health condition specified in the James Zadroga Act will receive health monitoring and treatment services, at no cost to them.

NFPA: Cooking Fires Remain Leading Cause of Home Fires

During the five-year period covered by the report, roughly one in every 310 households per year had a reported home fire. On average, seven people died in U.S. home fires every day.

Coordinated EMS, Hospital Care Helps Heart Attack Patients Get Treatment Faster

“The work being done to coordinate what happens in hospitals and ambulances can make a big difference in getting people quicker treatment and saving more lives,” said Seth Glickman, M.D., the study’s lead researcher.

The types of fall arrest systems used within your organization can impact the rescue equipment needed. (LJB Inc. photo)

The Most Overlooked Aspect of Fall Protection

Employers should understand that by choosing a fall arrest system, they are obligating themselves to develop a rescue plan and corresponding rescue training.

The Value of Precision Notification

Next-generation ENS eases compliance with timely notification.

First responders are among the biggest consumers of rugged computers, according to Dell brand manager Joe Trickey.

Rugged's Mass Appeal

These machines appeal to a growing number of industry sectors, and rugged hand-helds aren't far off, says Dell Brand Manager Joe Trickey.

A house in Snow Hill, N.C. lay in ruins after a tornado April 16. (Photo: David Fine/FEMA)

After the Tornadoes

The safety training you do today has a very long lifespan.

NTSB also recommended that NHTSA issue stronger motorcoach passenger protection standards.

FICEMS to Consider Mexican Hat Report July 12

The Federal Interagency Committee on Emergency Medical Services has been meeting with several groups as it works to implement NTSB's recommendations following the 2008 bus crash.

Shell UK Limited Fined for Wastewater Plant Explosion

The fine is equivalent to $1.6 million in U.S. dollars. The 2008 explosion caused no injuries.

Federal, State Agencies Plan to Rebuild Public Facilities Smarter

The presidential disaster declaration of May 9, 2011, opened the door for federal Public Assistance (PA) in declared counties including state and federal cost-sharing for mitigation funding in all disaster-affected counties.

Climate Information Crucial to Help Reduce Risk, Limit Disaster Damage: Report

The report details ways in which disaster risk managers can improve their decision making by integrating climate information into their operations.

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