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The project came about in 2008, when NEMSMA identified EMS leadership and management as a "collective blind spot" for the industry.

EMS Association Moving Forward with Competency Agenda

Skip Kirkwood, 2011-12 president of the National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA), said the development of competency models for three levels of EMS officers is well under way.

FDA Limits Acetaminophen in Prescription Combination Products; Requires Liver Toxicity Warnings

Acetaminophen, also called APAP, is a drug that relieves pain and fever and can be found in both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) products.

Meat Processing Plant Fined $212,000 for Lockout/Tagout, Repeat Violations

Bridgford Foods' Chicago facility has been inspected by OSHA three times since November 2007, resulting in 29 health and safety citations.



"Our inspectors, engineers, and architects are working harder than ever to protect New Yorkers and as a result, there is a heightened awareness of safety throughout the construction industry," Commissioner Robert LiMandri said.

NYC Construction Accidents Down 28 Percent Last Year

Only four fatal construction accidents occurred in the city during 2010, all of them falls. Buildings Commissioner Robert LiMandri credits increased enforcement, new requirements, and more outreach to the construction industry for the improvements.

OSHA Estimates Recordkeeping Rule's Cost at $136 Million

The estimate is included in its request for comments as it seeks to continue the information collection underlying this fundamental safety regulation, 29 CFR Part 1904.

Offshore turbines, such as this Vestas turbine off the coast of Wales, are gaining popularity. Eight companies recently submitted bids to place turbines in Atlantic Ocean waters off the Maryland coast.

Wind Energy Basic Safety Training Course Nears Completion

Some of the wind energy industry's largest competitors teamed to create the modules, which recently were tested, the Danish company Vestas Wind Systems A/S announced.

Michigan Hazmat Team Awarded NFPA Educational Grant

Applications for the 2012 grant must be submitted by Sept. 15, 2011.

U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, chairman of the House Oversight & Government Reform Committee

Issa Asked to Help Stop I2P2 and Noise Proposals

The letter sent to about 150 trade associations last month by U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, new chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, asking them to identify "burdensome" regulations, has put these two OSHA proposals on the hot seat. President Obama's new executive order puts additional pressure on existing regulations.

Chinese Experts Dig Into Coal Mine Safety Solutions at NYU

Fifteen Chinese scientists and engineers will enter a pilot program at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University this month.

AHA: CPR Training Should be High School Graduation Requirement

CPR training in schools should cover several key areas, including how to recognize an emergency, an emphasis on high-quality chest compressions and skills practice, according to the advisory.

EEOC: Job Bias Charges Hit Record High of Nearly 100,000 in Fiscal Year 2010

According to the FY 2010 data, all major categories of charge filings in the private sector (which include charges filed against state and local governments) increased.

Airbus Starts Company to Support New Air Traffic Systems

FAA's NextGen and the Single European Sky program are two that Airbus ProSky will assist, according to the company's announcement.

OSHA Issues $229,000 in Fines in Double Fatality

The two victims were welding to repair a leaking tank last July when it exploded, according to OSHA.

Reducing driver distractions is an initial focus of the planned research center.

Toyota Announces Ann Arbor Safety Research Center

The Collaborative Safety Research Center's charter partners are the University of Michigan, Virginia Tech, and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute. Reducing driver distractions is an initial focus, and proposals from others on advanced automotive safety will be invited.

N.J. Stucco Contractor Cited for Fall Hazards, Repeat Violations

Due to the number of repeat violations cited, the company has been added to OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

OSHA Brews Up Fines for MillerCoors Following Ammonia Release

OSHA's investigation found that two employees working on the ammonia system narrowly escaped serious injury when an uncontrolled release occurred during maintenance operations.

Application Period Open for Pipeline Safety Grants

The Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program, in its third year, provides funding for engineering and scientific analysis of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline safety, as well as to foster open communication between the public and pipeline operators on pipeline safety and environmental protection.

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