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The 2019-20 flu season is here. Sadly, there have already been three pediatric deaths attributed to the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). One of the effective ways to stay [...]

Justin James Miller was a Marine Veteran. He served his county with honor in Afghanistan. He was also a trumpet player and would play for military parades and funerals. After his discharge he [...]

Flu: Quick Start Resources >> CDC’s Flu Overview http://www.cdc.gov/flu/   >> Emergency Flu Symptoms Symptoms such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and chest [...]

The month of October is traditionally Fire Prevention and Safety Month, sponsored by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). The month of October is chosen because that is when the Great [...]

A few weeks ago, we discussed spill clean-up in our safety tip. If you are involved in the cleanup of some chemicals or hazardous materials, you know that there are some things that need to be [...]

We are not sure who advises the producers on certain TV shows, but they often sacrifice truth for the sake of excitement, and get it wrong. Take automated fire sprinklers, for example. While [...]

WHAT WOULD YOU DO? While waiting in an airport recently, some of the SCM staff witnessed an employee attempting to change a light bulb in an informational sign at a gate area. The sign was [...]

This past week, on September 18th, some peroxide spilled at the Icahan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, located in lower Manhattan, New York. 150 people were evacuated from the [...]

Those of you who subscribe to Industry Safety and Hygiene News (ISHN) may have read an article in the September 9, 2019 issue entitled “Managing Safety Differently.” It was written by [...]

A disaster is defined as a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life. Disasters happen all the time. For example, in recent news: [...]