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IAEA's Nuclear Law Institute Begins

From Sept. 29 to Oct. 11, 2013, institute participants discuss nuclear safety, security safeguards, and more.

Hunters Warned to Avoid Railroad Property

"We want to remind hunters that walking on or near railroad tracks is extremely dangerous, because you never know when a train will come along," said Robert Morrison, Union Pacific's chief of police.

The crux of the trial

Second Phase of BP Oil Spill Trial Begins

The question before U.S. District Judges Carl J. Barbier is to determine how much oil spilled during the 87 days that elapsed until the well was shut in.



Fire Protection Week Activities Under Way

The National Fire Protection Association and many fire departments across the country are participating in the week's events.

Groups Seek Comment Extension on Silica Proposed Rule

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. and the Construction Industry Safety Coalition, among others, say they need more time to review the agency's economic and technological feasibility analyses.

Winning Designs Planned for Three Hard-Hit Cities

The "Designing Recovery" contest winners were created to withstand natural disasters – hurricanes and tornadoes – specifically in New York, New Orleans, and Joplin, Mo.

The London Fire Brigade wants to be called when there is a genuine emergency but says only 57 of the nearly 6,500 lift rescues last year were medical cases.

Fines Set for 999 Calls in Non-Emergency Elevator Incidents

The London Fire Brigade will charge the building owners £290 plus VAT when its personnel are called for incidents that are not emergencies.

UC San Diego Artwork Wins 'Grand Orchid' Architectural Honor

"Fallen Star" is the title of the art installation by Do Ho Suh -- a house seemingly dropped onto a corner of the seventh floor of Jacobs Hall at the university's Jacobs School of Engineering.

Manufacturing Day Webinar Planned

The Oct. 8 webinar, "Healthier, Safer and More Engaged: Your Guide to Creating Total Worker Health," will address safety and health challenges faced by small and mid-sized manufacturers. CNA and NIOSH are co-hosting the event.

Injury Reporting Changes Take Effect in UK

HSE reports that two new changes aimed at improving health and safety in the workplace went into effect on Oct. 1.

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