Preliminary data from a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report indicates that on-the-job fatalities decreased from 2011 to 2012. According to information posted on Safety.BLR.com, a total of 4,383 workers died in 2012, equaling a rate of 3.2 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers. This is a decrease from the rate of 3.5 per 100,000 in the
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Study Hopes to Confirm New Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
According to an article posted on NBC News.com, clinical trials based on a new study at the University of Texas have set out to assess the efficacy of a new screening method for early stages of ovarian cancer. If results from the trials are positive, the screening could become a routine procedure for all women. The
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HALO SleepSacks Recalled Over Choking Hazards
HALO Innovations has announced a recall of approximately 27,000 units of its HALO SleepSack Wearable Blankets with Pink Satin Flowers due to choking hazards. As announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), petals from the floral embellishments on the blankets can detach, posing a choking hazard for any child sleeping in the product. These products
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Burn Injuries Prompt Tea Kettle Recall by Chefmate
In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chefmate has issued a recall of its 2-Quart Tea Kettles due to defects that can cause burn injuries. A total of 716,000 tea kettles are currently being recalled in the United States, with an additional 1,400 units in Canada. These products are two-quart tea kettles with a
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U.S. Navy Employees Injured in Base Explosion
Recently an explosion at a U.S. Navy base injured eight employees. According to a Fox News report, the incident occurred at Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, New Jersey, resulting in one worker being hospitalized with serious injuries and the rest suffering minor injuries including smoke inhalation. Reports indicate that the workers were inside a boathouse performing boat
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