By Alberto Ardid Whakaari/White Island’s sudden eruption in December 2019, which killed 22 people and severely injured 25 others, was New Zealand’s deadliest volcanic disaster in recent history. But it… …
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National Safety Council predicts 434 highway deaths in U.S. over Labour Day weekend
The National Safety Council estimates 434 people could die in motor vehicle crashes across the United States during this year’s Labour Day holiday period, a 2 per cent increase over… …
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Nearly one in four dead NFL players had traumatic brain injury known as CTE, study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNearly one in four former National Football League players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy at the time of death, and the true share could be… …
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Certification cuts crane-related safety risks, new U.S. report finds
Certified personnel play a critical role in improving safety on crane job sites, according to a new report from the National Safety Council and the NCCCO Foundation. The report, titled… …
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Ten firms picked for hazardous energy safety technology challenge at NSC in Indianapolis
The National Safety Council has selected 10 technology providers to take part in its Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge, a competition showcasing tools designed to protect workers from hazardous… …
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Most companies lack real-time view of supply chain risk, study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than three-quarters of U.S. organizations say global supply chain and workforce risk has increased over the past year, but fewer than half have real-time visibility into third-party vulnerabilities, according… …
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COVID PPE failures left healthcare UK workers and patients at risk – what lessons the government needs to learn for the future
By Emilia Vann Yaroson and Liz Breen The latest report published as part of the COVID-19 inquiry has found the UK was not adequately prepared for a pandemic. The report,… …
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deploys Blackline Safety gas monitors for World Cup crowds
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has installed connected gas and radiation detection technology inside Miami’s host stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the department prepares to monitor air quality for… …
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Railroad workers in U.S. sue Norfolk Southern over decades of toxic exposure
Hundreds of current and former Norfolk Southern Railway workers are filing claims against the company, alleging it knew for decades about hazardous chemicals and conditions on the job and failed… …
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Santee Cooper, South Carolina’s largest power provider, has selected ISNetworld as its main platform for managing contractor information, according to an announcement from ISN, the Dallas-based contractor and supplier management …


