Thursday, September 13, 2007

Emergency Response and Preparedness Standards: OSHA Solicits Public Comments

Emergency Response and Preparedness Standards: OSHA Solicits Public Comments: "WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has published a Request for Information seeking input from the public to determine what action, if any, the Agency should take to further address emergency response and preparedness. The Request for Information was published in today’s Federal Register and OSHA is accepting comments from the public until Dec. 10, 2007."

Prostate Cancer. Did you get screened yet?

Prostate Cancer. Did you get screened yet?: "Each September, the National Prostate Cancer Coalition celebrates Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate the public about prostate cancer and the importance of early screening to decrease the mortality rate in the United States"

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Preventing Fire Fighter Fatalities Due to Heart Attacks and Other Sudden Cardiovascular Events

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) requests assistance in preventing on-duty cardiovascular deaths among U.S. fire fighters. To reduce these deaths, NIOSH recommends that fire departments and fire fighters follow established medical screening guidelines, adopt risk reduction measures during fire fighting operations, and develop and participate in comprehensive wellness/fitness programs.
Preventing Fire Fighter Fatalities Due to Heart Attacks and Other Sudden Cardiovascular Events

Monday, September 10, 2007

Grant Applications Are Available For Outdoor Recreation Projects

Grant Applications Are Available For Outdoor Recreation Projects: "JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 31, 2007 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the federally funded Land and Water Conservation Fund to assist in financing outdoor recreation projects."

Subprime Mortgage Lending Guidance: OFHEO Director James B. Lockhart Commends GSEs on Implementation Lending Guidance

Subprime Mortgage Lending Guidance: OFHEO Director James B. Lockhart Commends GSEs on Implementation Lending Guidance: "Washington, DC -- OFHEO Director James B. Lockhart announced today the implementation by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac of the federal bank regulators’ Statement on Subprime Mortgage Lending to their mortgage purchases and the application of that Statement and the Interagency Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Product Risks to the purchase of private-label securities."

Sex Offender Added to FBI Top Ten List

Sex Offender Added to FBI Top Ten List: "A 35-year-old convicted sex offender wanted for allegedly assaulting a 5-year-old New Hampshire boy soon after his release from prison in 1999 is the latest addition to our Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list."