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We report recent happenings and development in the world of safety.

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Recovery Ready Workplace Toolkit

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Recovery Ready Workplace Toolkit

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) issued Thursday its Recovery Ready Workplace Toolkit. Aimed at providing guidance and resources for employers across private and public sectors, the toolkit is designed to help employers prevent and respond more effectively to substance use among employees, build their workforces through hiring of people in recovery and develop a recovery-supportive … Read more

NEBOSH Conference: Putting the People Back into ESG, EICC Edinburgh, 16 November 2023

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NEBOSH International Diploma

Join us at this free-to-attend in-person conference, which takes place on 16 November 2023 at the Edinburgh International Convention Centre. As the concept of ESG has matured, the relative focus between the three elements (Environmental, Social and Governance) has shifted, with environmental impacts and measures coming to the fore. This NEBOSH conference showcases why and … Read more

IOSH sees ‘Secret Seven Go Missing’ from King’s Speech

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‘Secret Seven Go Missing’

The state opening of the UK parliament hadn’t featured a King’s Speech for more than 70 years, but those hoping to hear a planned legislative agenda that would deliver decent living and working conditions, while creating work that’s good for societal wellbeing, would be disappointed. Believing that economic growth, high productivity and good quality employment … Read more

Centers for Occupational Health Mount Sinai Selikoff Receives New Funding Totaling Over $12 Million

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Mount Sinai Selikoff Receives New Funding

Mount Sinai Selicoffs for Occupational health received over $12 million under two new five year contracts from the NYS Department of Health’s Occupational health Clinic Network. This funding will provide specialized care and preventative services to injured and ill workers in both the City of New York (NYS) at $1,341.000 per year and the City … Read more

St. Louis City And County Health Departments Issue Public Health Advisory Over STIs

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Public Health Advisory Over STIs

Leaders are concerned women who are not receiving pre-natal care are passing on the sexually transmitted illnesses to their newborns. Health leaders in both St. Louis and St. Louis County are sounding the alarm. They’re seeing growing cases of sexually transmitted illnesses and they’re afraid it’s having an impact on newborns. officials say there’s work to … Read more

NSC Statement on Biden Administration Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

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NSC Statement on Biden Administration Executive Order

Earlier this week, President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to establish new standards for artificial intelligence (AI) safety and security with the goal of ensuring the U.S. leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of AI. The Executive Order also aims to protect privacy, advance equity and civil rights, stand up for … Read more

In Nigeria FG Expresses Commitment to Hepatitis Elimination

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FG Expresses Commitment to Hepatitis Elimination

The federal administration has declared its intention to eradicate and control the spread of hepatitis in Nigeria. Hepatitis remains a major public health concern, with millions of people around the world suffering from chronic infections. “Putting Africa on track towards viral hepatitis elimination” is one of the key objectives of the Federal Ministry of health … Read more

HSE to Visit Farms as Part of National Inspection Campaign

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HSE to Visit Farms as Part of National Inspection Campaign

Farmers are being reminded they must change their attitude towards safety as Britain’s workplace regulator readies itself for a wave of inspections in the coming months. Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will visit farms across England, Scotland and Wales as part of a push to change the culture in the industry and … Read more

WHO Calls for Immediate Release of Hostages Taken by Hamas

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WHO Calls for Immediate Release of Hostages Taken by Hamas

Gravely concerned by the humanitarian and health situation facing approximately 200 people, including health workers and up to 30 children, abducted from Israel by Hamas and other armed groups on 7 October 2023, the World Health Organization today reiterated its call for the immediate release of all the hostages, along with urgent access to each … Read more