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Proposed Rules Could Affect Local and Foreign Farmers and Food Suppliers

The FDA has proposed a rule to create a Foreign Supplier Verification Program to regulate food imported from abroad, as well as one that would create an accreditation program for third-party auditors.

Ahead of Firefighters Strike, UK Businesses Urged to Check Detection Systems

The Health and Safety Executive issued four recommendations as businesses prepare for a five-hour walkout by members of the Fire Brigades Union on Oct. 19.

This stock image taken in 2012 shows part of the vast crowd at a holy site in Mecca during that year

WHO Outlines Medical Preparations for Hajj Pilgrims

With concerns raised about the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), with a majority of cases being reported in Saudi Arabia, health authorities boosted surveillance and health education for incoming pilgrims and installed a new lab at Mena Alwadi Hospital to rapidly conduct tests for suspected cases.

Can Workplace Stress Cause a ‘Mental Injury’?

A seminar on psychological health suggests that mental injuries exist and should be taken seriously.

This memorial to both mining disasters in the Welsh village already is in place.

Memorial Honors Victims of Senghenydd Mining Disasters

The Wales National Mining Memorial will be dedicated at a day of ceremonies in the village of Senghenydd on Oct. 14, the centenary of Britain's worst mine disaster.

Danger at Another Bangladeshi Garment Factory

Following several serious incidents earlier this year, yet another garment factory in Bangladesh suffers a fire that kills 9.

IAEA's Nuclear Law Institute Begins

From Sept. 29 to Oct. 11, 2013, institute participants discuss nuclear safety, security safeguards, and more.

The London Fire Brigade wants to be called when there is a genuine emergency but says only 57 of the nearly 6,500 lift rescues last year were medical cases.

Fines Set for 999 Calls in Non-Emergency Elevator Incidents

The London Fire Brigade will charge the building owners £290 plus VAT when its personnel are called for incidents that are not emergencies.



Injury Reporting Changes Take Effect in UK

HSE reports that two new changes aimed at improving health and safety in the workplace went into effect on Oct. 1.

Most Recent SUMER Survey Released by EU-OSHA

Key findings: Job control is decreasing, contacts with the public are increasing, and repetitive and constrained postures are increasing.

2014 NSC Set for San Diego

The National Safety Council's big annual conference will return to the Southern California city, which is planning to expand its convention center.

Due to Government Shutdown, Thousands of Aviation Safety Inspectors Furloughed

The Federal Aviation Administration announced the 3,000 furloughs after the Oct. 1 government shut down.

China adopted a swath of new safety regulations recently, and 3M offered assistance during the process, Frank Little said.

A World of Experience

Frank Little, vice president and general manager of 3M's Personal Safety Division, explains how the company builds its competency in countries all over the world and interacts with safety authorities and customers as they manage issues such as disease outbreaks and disasters.

IOSH Funds Study of Public's Attitude Toward Health and Safety

The two-year project by researchers at two universities will involve interviews with key stakeholders and explore changing attitudes in the past 50 years.

Second Global Seminar Set on High-Challenge Storage Protection

The NFPA and the Fire Protection Research Foundation will present it in London next May.

Canadian Utilities Want Power Line Contacts Prevented

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Newfoundland Power jointly urged the public, contractors, and heavy equipment operators to identify the location of overhead and/or underground power lines before beginning work.

Now that uprighting the ship has been accomplished, the task of repairing damage so it can towed to be demolished can begin.

Costa Crociere's CEO Thanks Salvage Firms

The successful uprighting of the stranded ship has made history.

Costa Concordia Operation Completed Successfully

At 4 a.m. local time Tuesday, the salvage companies announced the ship is upright and resting on platforms installed for that purpose.

London Fire Plan Approved, 10 Stations Closing

The plan goes more than halfway toward eliminating the brigade's planning budget savings of £45 million during the next two years.

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada sent advisory letters to North America

Canadian Disaster Calls Hazmat Documentation Into Question

Based on its investigation of the Lac-Megantic derailment, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada sent advisory letters to U.S. and Canadian agencies, and NTSB said it shares TSB's concerns.

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