Influenza A(H1N2) Variant Virus Infection In UK – On 25 November 2023, the International Health Regulations National Focal Point (IHR NFP) of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (United Kingdom) notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of a human case of swine-origin influenza A(H1N2) virus infection. This is the first swine influenza … Read more
OSHA Announces Switch From Traditional Hard Hats To Safety Helmets – In order to better safeguard its workers when they are on inspection sites, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor has announced that it is swapping out the traditional hard hats that its staff wear for more contemporary … Read more
Northern Ireland Adopts New HPV Screening Programme – A new improved primary HPV cervical screening programme is being rolled out across Northern Ireland. It checks for an infection called HPV – the cause of most cervical cancers. Presence of the infection is the earliest sign that a woman may be at risk and is therefore … Read more
SafeWork Prepares Safety Blitz for Riverina Murray’s Farming Season – SafeWork NSW Inspectors will be visiting harvesting operations and grain receival businesses in the Riverina Murray region, to ensure employers are providing a safe working environment for their workers. Inspectors will focus on various work health and safety priorities during their visit including working around … Read more
SLO Conducting City-wide Distracted Driving Safety Operation – The San Luis Obispo Police Department has announced that on Monday, there will be a citywide operation against distracted driving. The SLO police department say, it will focus on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law that states “drivers are not allowed to hold a … Read more
For all of our skiers, snowboarders, and other winter athletes out there, this is going to be an exciting week. Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week is in its third year. This event will feature a week-long schedule of primarily free in-person and virtual events centered around backcountry safety, starting tomorrow, catering to all skill levels … Read more
Exercise is any physical activity that elevates the heart rate above resting values. It is crucial for maintaining both mental and physical well-being. Regular exercise offers a wide range of advantages for the body and mind, regardless of the type of activity performed. Low-intensity activities like walking are just as beneficial as high-intensity ones like … Read more
HIV Vaccine Trial Halted in Africa – The first trial in Africa of two combination vaccines to prevent HIV has been halted after researchers concluded it was not working. The vaccines (part of the PrEPVacc study) were being tested on 1,500 people aged between 18 and 40 in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa. The African-led trial, which began … Read more
Improve Road Safety With Red-Light Cameras – At the junction of King Street and Queen/Church Street, which is also known as Highway 89 and Highway 27, in Cookstown, the Town of Innisfil has placed red-light cameras. The purpose of the program is to utilize an automatic enforcement tool at one of the busiest crossroads in … Read more
LASG Seals 19 Event Centres Over Safety Violations – Nineteen event centers have been sealed by the Lagos Safety Commission due to safety violations. According to a statement from the commission, this was revealed on Thursday during an on-the-spot evaluation of event centers throughout the state by the organization’s director general, Lanre Mojola. Mojola claims … Read more