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NY/NJ Airports Fire & Rescue Settlement Reached

The FAA and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reached the settlement of alleged aircraft rescue and firefighting violations at John F. Kennedy, Teterboro, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty International airports.

New York CVS Failed to Provide Emergency Action Plan

Because the pharmacy has failed to provide emergency action plans at other locations, this location received a repeat violation.

Chinese Officials Rush to Contain Spread of Bird Flu

Twenty-one cases of bird flu have been identified in China, and six of the cases have resulted in death.



WHO Committee Updating Model Essential Medicines List

The EML is intended as a model to help countries develop their own lists to prioritize medicines useful in meeting health needs.

Cal/OSHA's 2013 Heat Illness Program Under Way

The program educates workers and employers about the risks, Cal/OSHA inspections at outdoor work sites in industries such as agriculture, construction, and landscaping will take place throughout the heat season.

Retired LSU Professor Opens Defense in Deepwater Horizon Trial

Adam T. Bourgoyne Jr., who taught petroleum engineering, testified at the New Orleans trial that BP's Macondo well was drilled according to standard industry practices.

Indiana DOL Wants Work Zones to Stay Safe

Three construction workers in Indiana died in road work zones last year, according to the agency.

Milliken Conference Set for May 14-16

The three-day event in Spartanburg, S.C., will explain how to utilize the company’s award-winning approach to operational excellence.

Pension Agency Scraps 2009 Proposal, Cuts Reporting Requirements

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised last week's move.

Volvo's CEO Presents 2013 Technology Award

Four employees who developed the I-See System, which cuts fuel consumption by long-distance trucks, received it during the company's annual meeting.

'World's Greenest Commercial Building' Opening April 22

The grand opening ceremony for Seattle's Bullitt Center is set for Earth Day 2013.

CPSC Accepting Chairman's Circle Award Nominations

The program was created in 2011 by CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum to honor people and organizations that have made significant contributions to consumer product safety.

Highly Enriched Uranium Removed from Czech Republic

A National Security Council spokeswoman said 68 kilograms of material were transported to Russia to be downblended into low enriched uranium for nuclear power reactors.

Georgia Facility Exposed Workers to Hexavalent Chromium

Employees and their food were exposed to the harmful chemical, a repeat violation for the company.

Hawaii Streetlights Threaten Endangered Animals

The Department of Justice is gathering evidence to file criminal charges against the state.

NIOSH Initiative Addresses 21st Century Skilled Workforce

The Safe, Skilled, Ready Workforce Initiative promotes basic skills, including the ability to recognize how to prevent injury and illness, and what the agency calls healthy work.

Funds Approved to Keep 13 Texas Airport Towers Open

The Texas Transportation Commission unanimously approved the $2 million temporary emergency funding, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

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