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ISEA Offers Fixed Detection Systems Guide

The guide was created by its Instruments Group.

T. Boone Pickens to Give $20 Million to Wilmer Eye Institute

The renowned energy oilman is also a well-known philanthropist.

Several environmental groups oppose Detroit Edison

NRC, FEMA Set Meeting on Emergency Planning Revisions

The Oct. 29-31 meeting in Rockville, Md., will review proposed guidance related to emergency classification, notifying the public about an emergency, and protective actions.



Global Earthquake Drill a Success

Millions participated in the "Great ShakeOut," a worldwide earthquake drill. Participants included nonprofits, government agencies, and workers.

BART Workers on Strike in San Francisco

After a week of negotiations, the public transportation workers have decided to go on strike, affecting up to 400,000 travelers.

Mesothelioma, Other Cancers Higher Among Firefighters

A new study involving 30,000 firefighters strengthens the scientific evidence for a relation between firefighting and cancer, the researchers said.

UK Firefighters' Strike Called Off

The five-hour strike set for Oct. 19 has been "postponed" as the Fire Brigades Union continues to discuss pension issues with its members' employers.

Small Business Training Offered in California

The training sessions will take place Nov. 14 in Salinas, Nov. 18 in Sacramento, and in February 2014 in Santa Ana.

New Product Safety Precautions Being Taken at Target

The retailer releases the Sustainable Product Standard, which assesses the safety of beauty products, cleaners and baby care products and aims to force manufacturers to eliminate harmful chemicals used in the products.

Guns to Be Allowed in Workplace Parking Lots in Certain States

A new change in gun laws permits employers to control whether or not guns are allowed in their workplaces, but not whether or not guns are allowed in the parking lot.

This photo shows the winner of the first annual contest, Brooke Boyer, a wastewater treatment plant supervisor from Mt. Shasta, Calif.

Cintas, Carhartt Looking for North America's Toughest Cold Weather Workers

This year's edition is the third annual Cold Crew Contest by the companies.

Report Finds Inconsistency in U.S. Nuclear Plants' Safety

A recently released safety report shows stark differences in safety protocols followed at nuclear power plants in different regions of the country.

Increased use of public transportation by younger residents of Brisbane and other cities in Australia and New Zealand accounts for this group

Senior Drivers Outnumber 25-34 Year Olds in Australia, New Zealand

The number of motorists in Australia older than 65 has risen by more than 1 million in the past decade, while the percentage of those from 18 to 34 who drive is falling in both countries, Roy Morgan Research reported.

Firms Trying to Cut Cost of Building Offshore Wind Farms

Partner companies in the Joint Industry Project "Wave Impact on Fixed Turbine" are studying the impacts of steep, breaking waves and more moderate seas with an eye to the design rules currently used for fixed offshore wind turbines.

DOT Funds New Transportation Research Center

Carnegie Mellon University announced the two-year, $5.65 million grant on Oct. 10.

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