Excellent Combustible Dust Seminar - Training Video WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), the senior Democratic member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Rep. John Barrow (D-GA), and Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), the senior Democrat of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, reintroduced legislation today to prevent workplace explosions caused by combustible industrial … Continue reading Bill to Prevent Combustible Industrial Dust Explosions Re-Introduced in the House
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Great post for those who suffer from food allergies, which can be fatal if not adhered to.
Most adults try to conform to the special needs of an Allergy child. They ask the name of the Allergy and degree that your child suffers from it. Tell them this information and make sure that you are clear. These opportunities don’t come very often, so be sure to take advantage of a friendly ear when it is available. They also need to know how they can help. For example, if they see your child is not feeling well, they can immediately alert an authority such as a teacher or yourself, the parent. They can send their child to school with a lunch that does not contain the named Allergen or its products. They can send pre-packaged Allergen-free snacks to school when they are asked and not home-baked goods. Let these adults know that their positive actions will help your child avoid a ghastly trip to the hospital, and no…
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Big Spike in Food Recalls During Third Quarter
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3 Million Boxes of Kellogg’s Mini Wheats Recalled For Metal Fragments
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OSHA & NIOSH Flavoring Industry Safety Information & Resources
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Peanut Butter Recall Expands Beyond Trader Joe’s
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Advocates Ask USDA to Halt Proposed Scaling Back of Poultry Inspection Plan
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New Guide Puts Unfamiliar Ingredient Names in Consumer-Friendly Terms – Download Guide Here
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Food Safety: Research Linking Chicken to Bladder Infections Gets National Attention
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Urgent: Chicken, Lettuce & Cheese Recalls – US & Canada
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Case Count Rises To 393 in 27 States In Salmonella Tuna Outbreak
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