Triple Eight Distribution Recalls Over 30,000 Bike Helmets

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of approximately 30,400 Triple Eight Distribution child and youth bicycle helmets as the result of CPSC safety standards violations concerning impact resistance. A lack of proper impact resistance can increase the risk of a head injury in the event of a fall. The recalled products are
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NHTSA Makes Statement, Opens Investigation Regarding Chevy Volt Fire Risk

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released a statement announcing their investigation into a potential defect in the Chevrolet Volt, which poses a significant post-crash fire risk, as well as General Motors’ remedy to the defect. As a safety agency with the task of reducing motor vehicle injuries and fatalities on the nation’s
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Cancer Institute of New Jersey Receives $75,000 Grant from Breast Cancer Alliance

According to the New Brunswick Patch, the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) has received a boost to their breast cancer surgeon training fellowship, thanks to a $75,000 grant from the Breast Cancer Alliance for the 2012-2013 academic year. The one-year fellowship offers surgeons additional training after they have already completed their general surgery residency. The
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ASSE Announces Release of Updated Standard for Multi-Employer Construction Sites

According to Occupational Health & Safety Magazine (OH&S), in an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publication, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently announced the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) approval of the updated ANSI/ASSE A10.33-2011 standard, which refers to health and safety requirements for multi-employer construction projects. The construction industry is includes a wide
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