According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men aside from skin cancer, and is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death among American men, following lung cancer. In 2011, approximately 240,890 new prostate cancer diagnoses will be made and approximately 33,720 men will die as the result of prostate
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New Phthalates Testing Requirements Adopted by CPSC
Phthalates are chemicals that are used to increase flexibility in plastics and other materials. According to a recent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) news release, the CPSC has approved new third-party testing requirements for phthalates in children’s toys and child care articles by a unanimous vote of 5-0. The new testing requirements have been
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NIOSH Issues Warnings and Provides Resources Workers Should Be Aware of in Wake of Hurricane Irene
The aftermath of Hurricane Irene continues to plague the East Coast with rain and flooding while efforts are being made to repair the damage that was done. In order to aid these efforts, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has provided information on safety hazards, as well as helpful resources for flood,
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NJ Worker Injured in North Caldwell Construction Site Accident
According to The Caldwells Patch, a man from Hillside, New Jersey sustained multiple injuries when he fell 45 feet from a ladder at the North Caldwell Four Seasons construction site. The Four Seasons is an adult assisted living housing development that is being built on the site of a former county jail. The construction worker was
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Target Recalls Over 200,000 Step Stools Due to Reports of Fall Injuries
The Target Corporation, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling 206,000 Circo and Do Your Room (DYR) step stools with storage as they have been reported to collapse or break under the user’s weight, creating a falling hazard. The affected stools were sold at Target stores across the nation and on Target.com
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