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WI Governor Struggles Approving Raw Milk Bill

Governor Walker cites child safety as a primary concern.

New Safety App to Be Released

ProAct Safety gears up to release the Safety Culture Excellence mobile app in early December.

Beef, Pork in Missouri Recalled for Possible E. Coli

Cloud's Meats, Inc. recalled beef and pork products due to possible E. Coli contamination.

OSHA Cites Plan B Promotions for Several Hazards

The New Jersey merchandise printer allegedly violated several rules, including exposing workers to excessive heat.

By providing basic "this is what you do and why" instructions, you help employees help themselves. (Michael Rieger/FEMA photo)

Hazmat by Accident

By providing basic "this is what you do and why" instructions, you help employees protect themselves.

FDA Approves New Hepatitis C Treatment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 22 announced the approval of Olysio (simeprevir) to treat chronic hepatitis C virus infection.

FDA Reports Progress on Flu Vaccines

FDA announced Nov. 22 that it has approved the first adjuvanted pandemic influenza vaccine, Q-pan, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline to protect against H5N1 influenza.

New Safety Report Points to Hazards from Playpens and Balloons

The Empire State Consumer Project has found a number of hazards for young children in talking greeting cards, balloons and playpens.



Black Widow Spiders Found in Grocery Store Grapes

Several Aldi stores in Milwaukee have pulled their grapes due to the presence of a live black widow spider.

Laundry Detergent Capsules Look Like Candy to Children

U.S. poison control center officials express concern over the use of the capsules in households with young children.

The two-year research study will attempt to correlate subsequent health problems, such as Alzheimer

Allen Family Foundation Funds TBI Research

Researchers will try to correlate head injuries with later health problems through the two-year, $2.4 million study.

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Both Progress and Peril in 25 Years of Drug Testing Results

Quest Diagnostics released an overview of the first quarter-century of experience with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, more than 125 million urine tests in all, and showed overall use of most drugs has fallen significantly.

Tornadoes Hit Central and Southern Illinois

A series of tornadoes tore through the Midwest on Sunday, primarily damaging areas of central and southern Illinois.

National Sleep Apnea Campaign Begins in Texas

Royal Philips has launched the "Save the Pillows" campaign to raise awareness of sleep apnea and of overall wellness.

NFL Players Union Offers Free Wellness Program

The Brain and Body Health component of The Trust allows former players who had concussions during their careers to have a brain MRI done at the UNC Brain and Body Health Program, Tulane University and Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine, or the Cleveland Clinic's facilities in Cleveland, Ohio; Las Vegas; and Weston, Fla.

New Guidelines Published for Potato Industry

The new guide will provide various resources for those in the industry, including best practices for production and harvest operations, processing and distribution.

USDA Publishes Final Ruling on Regulation of Beef Imports

The new rule eases the regulation of beef imports in relation to Mad Cow Disease, making the United States fall more in line with international standards.

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.

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.

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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