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$4M in Training Grants for Veterans Available

The money comes in the form of job-driven grants to help more than 2,000 veterans overcome homelessness and secure employment.

Two cooling towers at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania.

Nuclear Compensation Convention Takes Effect

It is intended to increase the amount of compensation available in the event of a nuclear accident through public funds to be made available by the contracting parties.

Another Warning About Coal Tar Sealant

The U.S. Geological Survey's latest study showed rainwater runoff caused 100% mortality to minnows and water fleas, which are part of the base of the food chain.



NSC Calling for Rising Stars of Safety Nominations

The rising stars are considered the next generation of safety leaders.

South Korea Orders Review of Pilots After Jet Incident

The nation has ordered the review of qualifications for all of the pilots of Airbus A320 passenger jets.

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FEMA Adds Weather Alerts Feature to Free App

"This new feature empowers individuals to assist and support family and friends before, during, and after a severe weather event," said Craig Fugate, FEMA's administrator.

Vaccine Exemption Bill Prompts Threats

California State Sen. Richard Pan, a pediatrician, and Sen. Ben Allen introduced SB 277 to abolish the personal belief exemption that allows parents to opt their children out of vaccines in schools.

BART Fatal Accident Report Closes Book on 2013 Deaths

The National Transportation and Safety Board report concludes that the deaths were the result of BART rules that made the workers responsible for their own safety. BART immediately changed its rules after the tragedy and later followed other recommended changes.

FAA Proposes $430,000 Penalty Against Beechcraft Corp

The penalty is for allegedly failing to maintain the required aircraft production quality control system.

Return-to-Work Program Offers Payments for Injured Workers

The California DIR has launched the Return-to-Work Supplement Program for injured workers.

According to OSHA

OSHA Seeking Input on Tower Workers' Safety

The agency is asking the industry for information on the types of hazards that communication tower workers encounter, the types of incidents (both fatal and non-fatal) that occur as a result, and the best methods employers can use to address the hazards.

MSHA Issued 121,646 Orders and Citations Last Year

Preliminary data for calender year 2014 show 11 fatalities in 2014 involved mine contractors, up significantly from four contractor deaths the previous year, and the highest increase was in the metal and nonmetal sector.

$15 Million in Disability Employment Initiative Grants Available

The grants will better serve the needs of youths and adults with disabilities seeking employment.

FAA Proposes $1.54 Million Penalty Against Air Methods Corp.

The penalty is for allegedly operating dozens of helicopter flights when they were not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

U.S. to Help in Launching African CDC

The African CDC will be a public health institute supporting the whole continent of Africa

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