Archive for March, 2011

Donation Aids Fire Protection Engineering Education

March 31, 2011

The $150,000 pledge from UTC Fire & Security over five years will help the Worcester Polytechnic Institute build its new fire science research and education center.
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Idaho Meat Provider Pounded for Repeat, Serious Safety Violations

March 31, 2011

OSHA issued the citations after an inspection of the company's facility identified a potential release of anhydrous ammonia and other workplace hazards.
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FCC Set to Approve Air Hazard Warning Systems

March 31, 2011

The proposed rule would clear the way for aviation safety technology installed by OCAS Inc. that already has FAA approval. OCAS, a Norwegian firm, won approval earlier this month from the Swedish Transport Agency.
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Health Groups Focus NPHW on Injuries, Violence

March 31, 2011

The American Public Health Association kicked off National Public Health Week on April 4 with its first-ever Twitter conversation about preventing both.
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EU – Commission launches 3rd Journalist Prize on health issues

The aim of this prize is to raise awareness on health issues by showcasing the talents of the best health journalists 
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DK – The Danish Working Environment Research Fund Calls for applications

Postpone of deadline to April 8. 2011.
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FR – Second report on the implementation of the national cancer action plan

Second report on the implementation of the national cancer action plan (FR)
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Experimental Analysis of Tools used for Estimating Risk Associated with Industrial Machine

March 30, 2011

The IRSST (Institut de recherché Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail) has published a new study that analyzes a selected sample of 31 risk estimation tools associated with industrial machines.
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The Warning Signs of Workplace Violence

March 30, 2011

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics more than 570,000 Americans are impacted by workplace violence annually. There are behavior indicators often exhibited in the workplace that have been linked to workplace violence situations
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NISO produces guide to HSA’s Programme of Work 2011

March 30, 2011

NISO has developed a guide on new legislation, reviews, codes of practice, information guides, corporate guides, programmes, research reports and online developments by the Health and Safety Authority for 2011 has been produced by NISO. Download the ...
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