The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a data study concerning incidents of fatal injury to United States grounds maintenance workers (GMWs) from 2003 through 2008. The results of this study were recently released in the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). Some of the notable conclusions found in this report include the following:
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General Motors Passenger Car Recall Issued for a Failure to Comply with Side Window Air Bag Safety Standards
General Motors announced the recall of 47,401 vehicles because of the company’s failure to adhere to requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” A safercar.gov alert states that certain model year 2011 Cadillac SRX passenger vehicles are involved in the recall. The potential problem with the vehicles is that the passenger side
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New Jersey the First State to Mandate Newborn Congenital Heart Disease Screening
On Thursday, June 2, 2011, New Jersey enacted new legislation (#A3744/S2752) mandating that every newborn in New Jersey be required to undergo congenital heart disease screening. The pulse oximetry test, or “pulse ox,” painlessly and non-invasively measures the percentage of oxygen in the newborn’s blood; and therefore is an indicator of how effectively the newborn’s
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General Motors Recalls 4,678 Vehicles for Windshield Wiper Flaw Posing Visibility Hazard
A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle recall announcement reported that General Motors LLC is recalling approximately 4,674 vehicles due to a flaw in windshield wipers that could lead to visibility hazards, which can increase the risk of having an accident. Included in the recall are certain 2011 model year Chevrolet Colorado and GMC
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FDA Consumer Warning: Illegal Products Falsely Marketed as Antimicrobial Dietary Supplements
In a May 2011 press release, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers about the potential dangers of using products advertised as dietary supplements that are also marketed as antimicrobial (antibiotic, antifungal or antiviral) drugs. According to the FDA, these antimicrobial dietary supplements are illegal and falsely marketed to treat illnesses like upper respiratory
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