US Olympic & Paralympic Museum prepares for holiday programming with COVID safety precautions

US Olympic & Paralympic Museum prepares for holiday programming with COVID safety precautions - KRDO... Read more.

NHL & Flames Must Address Player Safety and Inadequate Equipment

With stronger, faster shots and harder hits, life-threatening injury may be right around the corner for the NHL. That needs to change.... Read more.

Safety comes first on COVID - 19 vaccine for Australians, top scientist says

Australian health regulators will closely scrutinise any COVID-19 vaccine to ensure it is safe before being...... Read more.

2 Andersons Soon To Be Leading Des Plaines Public Safety

By the middle of December, two Mr. Andersons will be leading the city of Des Plaines' public safety departments. In January, Dan Anderson was appointed to... Read more.

Minneapolis mayor: Private fund will transform public safety

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and local business owners announced plans Thursday to create a private fund for new programs designed to change public safety. There have been numerous calls to transform the Minneapolis Police Department since the May 25 death of George Floyd. Frey said the fund, called the Minneapolis Community Safety Innovation Fund, is a way for the city to make changes without cutting the police force, the Star Tribune reported.... Read more.

'Ridiculous and dangerous': the hard road to safety in the gig economy

The deaths of five food delivery riders nationally in just two months has for the first time led to agreement between food delivery companies, politicians and unions that safety needs to improve.... Read more.

 

Illinois Fire Safety Alliance providing gifts for child burn victims at St. John's Hospital

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) is providing gifts for child burn victims at St. John's Hospital this holiday season.... Read more.

Sudbury mine tech company wins safety innovation award

SafeBox's lockout-tagout device recognized by International Mineral Innovation Institute... Read more.

Safe Fleet announces 2020 Public Safety Hero award winner

Safe Fleet announces 2020 Public Safety Hero award winner... Read more.

News Archive

An archive of WHSC's What's New e-bulletins. The E-bulletins provide readers up-to-the-minute health and safety news including new studies, health and safety events, information on new and emerging health and safety hazards and news of WHSC training offerings.... Read more.

Tyson reviews COVID - 19 safety precautions | 2020 - 12 - 04 | MEAT+POULTRY

SPRINGDALE, ARK. � As coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to rise in the United States, Tyson Foods Inc. outlined the safety measures and testing it is making available for its employees. The meat and poultry producer said that it has invested $540 million in its US facilities during 2020 including installing 150 temperature scanners and workstation dividers, employing 150 social distance monitors, COVID-19 testing, and additional workers pay and benefits.� The company said in its release on Dec. 3 that more than half of its workforce . . .... Read more.

Japan court revokes permits at 2 reactors over quake safety

A Japanese court has revoked the operating permits of two nuclear reactors for having inadequate earthquake safeguards, a ruling that challenges safety assessments conducted by the nuclear regulator and could influence the outcome of other court cases... Read more.

 

Complete clinical trials on Covid - 19 vaccine must for its safety, urges IMA (Maharashtra)

The Maharashtra unit of Indian Medical Association (IMA) said on Friday that the safety of the COVID vaccine has to be tested widely with numerous volunteers across the globe with different categories... Read more.

Britain's nod to covid - 19 vaccine sparks 'speed over safety' debate

United Kingdom is the world's first country to OK a rigorously tested covid-19 vaccine.The British public is now seeking more information about the vaccine and the immunization timetable... Read more.

ONBOARD: Experience a hot lap of the ultra - fast Bahrain Outer Track in the Safety Car

The drivers are itching to stretch their legs on the never-before-used Bahrain Outer Track, but the man who got to pound the asphalt first was Safety Car driver Bernd Maylander, who is our guide for an onboard lap...... Read more.

USDA reminds dairy producers of Dec. 11 deadline for 2021 safety - net enrollment

USDA reminds dairy producers of Dec. 11 deadline for 2021 safety-net enrollment - vtdigger.org... Read more.

Fire safety bill risks 'fuelling the cladding crisis'

The government's flagship law intended to avoid another Grenfell-type tragedy is at danger of worsening the cladding crisis, warns Ringley... Read more.

Competitive running returns to Orlando Saturday, with safety measures

2,500 participants are expected to run in this weekend's OUC Orlando Half Marathon.... Read more.

 

Two law enforcement veterans to lead University of Iowa public safety for now

IOWA CITY - University of Iowa Department of Public Safety Director Scott Beckner announced his retirement in February.... Read more.

Chemical Safety Board announces appointment of senior advisor

Washington � Bruce Walker is now a senior advisor to the Chemical Safety Board. According to a Nov. 17 press release, Walker will work in policy and outreach in support of Katherine Lemos, CSB�s chair, CEO and lone board member. Walker has served in various leadership roles within the aerospace and defense industry, with a primary focus on government relations and homeland security. �I�m excited to answer the call to serve,� Walker said in the release. �Safe operations of the facilities and industries within CSB�s . . .... Read more.

COVID - 19 vaccine candidates are rigorously tested for safety during clinical trials, unlike thalidomide; misleading to equate the two

COVID-19 vaccine candidates are rigorously tested for safety during clinical trials, unlike thalidomide; misleading to equate the two - Health Feedback... Read more.