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EMS safety perceptions vary widely
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Safety perceptions among U.S. and Canadian emergency medical services agencies vary widely, researchers found. Emergency medical services - Health - Public Health and Safety - Emergency Services - Medical
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:41:35 -0700
Safety Top Concern of U.S. Workers, Surveys Show
FRIDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Safety is the most important workplace issue, say 85 percent of American workers.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:02:39 -0700
Officials disagree over crows impact on public safety
TROY — Citing health concerns for city residents, Councilman Bill Dunne has called a meeting of the Public Safety Committee to obtain information from the city administration and area municipalities about plans for crow dispersal. Officials from Green Island and Watervliet have both agreed to participate, but Mayor Harry Tutunjian said that crow dispersal is not a public safety issue, and did ...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:11:42 -0700
Food Safety Tips for the Budget-Conscious
Safety experts have advice on ways to germ-proof your food, and still save money.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:05:19 -0700
Excessive work hours: a serious safety hazards for workers [The Pump Handle]
Public Citizen, the American Medical Student Association ( AMSA ) and other worker advocates petitioned the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a regulation limiting the number of hours worked by medical residents. The petitioners argue that the excessive hours expected by the employers (hospitals) of these physicians-in-training cause chronic sleep deprivation and ...
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:49:01 -0700
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