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Can Workplace Stress Cause a ‘Mental Injury’?

A seminar on psychological health suggests that mental injuries exist and should be taken seriously.

The goal of many fans is to break the world record for the loudest crowd at a sports stadium, which will require them to exceed 136.6 decibels (dB).

3M Donates Ear Plugs for Chiefs' Game

The company is participating to help hometown fans avoid hearing loss during the game, when partisans hope to set a new noise standard.

MRSA Confirmed in Third Tampa Bay Buccaneers Player

This third case reportedly involves a rookie cornerback on the football team. A Duke Infection Control Outreach Network specialist spoke with the players and the team’s staff on Friday and answered their questions.



Indiana OSHA Seeks Applications for Governor's Workplace Safety Awards

The deadline is Jan. 10, and the awards will be presented at the Indiana Safety and Health Conference and Expo, which will be held Feb. 18-20, 2014, in Indianapolis.

This memorial to both mining disasters in the Welsh village already is in place.

Memorial Honors Victims of Senghenydd Mining Disasters

The Wales National Mining Memorial will be dedicated at a day of ceremonies in the village of Senghenydd on Oct. 14, the centenary of Britain's worst mine disaster.

Sen. Boxer Announces OSHA Fine in West Explosion Case

Though the shutdown prevented OSHA from announcing it, the agency has proposed $118,300 in fines again Adair Grain Inc., which owned the fertilizer storage facility that blew up in the Texas town.

Florida AG's Rule Bans Four New Synthetic Drugs

Attorney General Pam Bondi filed the emergency rule this week that designates them a Schedule I substances.

U.S. Nuclear Inspectors Still Working, NRC Shut Down

The agency's chairman said carryover funds are exhausted, and the agency cannot function without a new appropriation.

Oregon State Police Issue Marine Marker Warning

Three were found along the state's coast recently by Oregon State Police Hazardous Device Technicians and Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel, prompting the Oct. 7 alert.

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U.S. Army Moving Fast on Renewables

Honeywell and Siemens are among 13 companies chosen by the Army Corps of Engineers to build biomass-fueled energy projects. Their selection completed the first round for all four technologies, including geothermal, solar, and wind companies.

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