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Study Examines State of Business Preparedness
May 5, 2008
CSB's Report on Danvers Blast Coming May 13
May 1, 2008
The 2006 incident caused heavy damage and friction between CSB (source of this photo) and the state fire marshal. It may prompt new state rules for facilities that process chemicals.
Genetic Nondiscrimination Bill Headed to Bush's Desk
May 1, 2008
The U.S. House of Representatives also passed, 247-165, a bill to force OSHA to issue a combustible dust standard.
USFA's National Fire Academy Releases Two Online Self-Study Courses
May 1, 2008
The U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy announced yesterday that two new self-study courses are available through NFA Online.
USGS Updates Seismic Hazard Maps, Ground Shaking Estimates
May 1, 2008
Earthquakes remain a serious threat in 46 of the United States, report scientists for the U.S. Geological Survey.
Virginia Tech Seeks Director of Emergency Management
May 1, 2008
Review of applications for the position, which heads the new Office of Emergency Management, will begin May 21.
With Consent Decree, Physio-Control Sees Light at Tunnel's End
May 1, 2008
Sixteen months after voluntarily halting U.S. shipment of AEDs made at its Redmond, Wash., plant, the company's president says quality problems should be solved "in the near future."
'Dixie Alley' Deadlier than 'Tornado Alley,' Insurance Industry Says
April 30, 2008
As we've been reminded this week, each year about 1,200 tornadoes with wind speeds as high as 300 mph touch down in the United States with peak tornado season in the south running from March through May.
U.S., Mexico to Stage Disaster Today in Arizona
April 30, 2008
"These emergency response exercises are a great opportunity to test our joint systems and to practice with our partners on both sides of the border, in advance of an incident," said the EPA's Daniel A. Meer.
Hearing Puts Freight Rail Hazmat Obligation in Spotlight
April 23, 2008
The nation's biggest railroads want relief from their requirement to transport toxic inhalation hazard materials.
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