Office building fire in Northern China kills at least 26
Lüliang, the city where the fire broke out Thursday, sits in a mountainous corner of northern China where rich deposits of coal fueled a nationwide economic boom that began in the late 20th century. At least 26 people were killed and 38 others were hospitalized when a...
Septic system oversight: Advocates say new Indiana law could trigger environmental, health risks
In September 2022, raw sewage was found flowing into Pipe Creek outside the city limits. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management fined Madison County $1,700, and the county was required to submit a compliance plan, which included developing a water and...
ILO, others move to curb 3m yearly deaths from industrial accidents in Africa
International Labour Organisation (ILO) and other safety bodies have called for action towards promoting safe and healthy workplaces to reduce risk of accidents and curb millions of deaths yearly. They made the call at the fifth edition of the Africa Safety Awards for...
Emergency Declaration for Asbestos, Lead and Other Hazards Following Tustin Hangar Fire
Earlier this month, officials in Orange County declared a local emergency following a large fire at a hangar in Tustin, California. The World War 2 era hangar was built of wood and had been designated a Historical Landmark. It sadly was destroyed in the massive fire...
Air Quality Analysis – October 2023
With the end of monsoon season, Air pollution has started deteriorating in the country esp. in the northern part of the country. Air pollution is a big issue and needs to be handled urgently. Air sheds which stretch across geographical boundaries need to be understood...
U.S. drinking water often contains toxic contaminants, UNM scientist warns
Most Americans take it for granted that the water that comes out of their taps is clean and safe to drink. But a new study published by a University of New Mexico scientist with colleagues from across the U.S. warns that water from many wells and community water...
Winners of Canada’s Safest Employers Awards for 2023 unveiled
The most prestigious awards in Canadian occupational health and safety were revealed during a virtual ceremony on Thursday. Canada’s Safest Employers Awards (CSEAs) recognize the outstanding health and safety professionals and companies for leadership, innovation and...
Nail salon and other small beauty service workers face significant daily health challenges
The beauty service microbusiness industry in the United States — such as the small, independently-owned nail salons found across the country — is huge, with more than $62 billion in annual sales. However, most of the workers who provide these highly sought services...
At least 14 dead in two fireworks units in Virudhunagar district
According to preliminary inquiries, the officials said the workers were engaged in packing at the unit belonging to Sundaramurthi in Rengapalayam. They were reportedly testing some of the newly produced crackers. In the process, a blast occurred in which the workers’...
Prenatal exposure to EDCs linked to accelerated BMI gain in children
A new study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa Foundation" has shed light on the influence that Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) can have on children's growth during their early years....
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