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Game Preps School Bus Drivers to Cross Railroad Tracks

Operation Lifesaver introduced the "Money Taxi" game Aug. 27 as schools around the country were beginning a new school year.

Fire Safety Inspections Set for Thousands of Ships

Wilhelmsen Ships Service is one company helping ship owners prepare for the Concentrated Inspection Campaign, which began Sept. 1.

IAEA Department Developing European Master's in Nuclear Security

a national nuclear security regime stands or falls because of the quality of people involved," said Khammar Mrabit, director of the Office of Nuclear Security.

At least two recent multistate foodborne illness outbreaks were traced to prepared or raw foods sold by U.S. restaurant chains.

Focused on Food Workers' Training

The National Restaurant Association's ServSafe 6th Edition is available to help managers meet the 2011 supplement to the 2009 Food Code.

New Advances in Global SDS Management

Before rolling out any management system, communicate your plans with all stakeholders, detailing the benefits and how it will affect their work tasks.

Many factors contribute to workplace falls, including wet floors, poor lighting, cluttered aisles, and improper use of equipment.

Know the Requirements for General Industry

General industry fall protection can be a real challenge.

ANSI/NFSI B101.6-2012 Standard Released

Titled "Standard Guide For Commercial Entrance Matting In Reducing Slips, Trips And Falls," it addresses mats and runners in commercial facilities.

Medical Groups Worried About Graduate Education Funding

H.R. 6352, a bill introduced in Congress on Aug. 6, would increase the number of Medicare-supported graduate medical education slots by 15,000 within five years.



Maritime Labour Convention Ratified

With Russia and the Philippines ratifying it, the required 30 ILO member countries have done so. It will take effect a year from now.

Firefighters Save 10 in Lofty London Rescue

A lift with the workers aboard became stranded outside the 22nd floor of a hospital building. The gap between it and the building's wall was about 15 feet. A London Fire Brigade technical rescue team got them down.

New Zealand Licenses First 10 Jet Boat Drivers

These are the first to obtain a license since a new requirement for training and ongoing competency checks for all drivers was enacted in the country.

Status Quo Resumed for Online Training Providers

A U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge's decision initially issued under seal reportedly has caused OSHA to cancel its recent selection of 10 providers of Outreach Training Program courses.

AOHP to Add Sharps Safety Statement to Strategic Plan

The association's executive board will take this action during the 2012 national conference in October.

MSHA to Award $1.25 Million in Mine Safety Grants

States and non-profits are invited to apply by Aug. 31 for grants to provide training and training materials on mine emergency preparedness.

AIHA Fellows Scholarship Established

More than $26,000 raised toward a $100,000 goal in the first six weeks after the annual SIG meeting at AIHce 2012.

Often a seemingly small incident can create other risks and lead to further accidents. (Mastery Technologies photo)

Online Training Keeps Things Moving

Meet your immediate warehouse training needs with convenient, low-cost online training.

Openings should be large enough to allow unobstructed access by people, including rescuers wearing PPE. (Summit Training Source, Inc. photo)

Farming Should Yield Life, Not Take It Away

Confined space training for farms is essential.

Everybody involved on the project -– from senior management to the newest employee -– has responsibilities in the safety program. (Medcor Inc. photo)

Construct a Safety Plan with a Solid Foundation

Conduct research, assess and plan, and hold people accountable. It's never too late (or too early!) to integrate a safety plan or policies into a project.

Curbing Forklift Hazards

Most safety signs in facilities today communicate partial information. The newer technology is better.

Mayors Join AHA Program to Expand Hands-Only CPR

The new program will award up to 1,000 CPR Anytime kits to each of five cities, the American Heart Association announced.

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