safety Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA partners with Security & Safety Things to enhance fan experience, health and safety By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: Security and Safety Things GmbH has entered into a partnership with the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam to deploy its IoT platform for smart surveillance cameras to enhance overall fan experience, optimize ArenA operations and increase visitor security and privacy. Full Article Kiosk Technology Surveillance and Security
safety FMI’ analyst view: ‘Ink Tranquillity: Both owners and consumers are paying attention to the food's safety and quality’ By www.retailtechnologyreview.com Published On :: The low migration inks market size is projected to be worth US$ 1.4 billion in 2023. The market is likely to surpass US$ 2.8 billion by 2033. It is expected to showcase growth at an impressive CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. Full Article Critical Issues Print and Label
safety Drug Safety Ministry: ADHD Pills Marketed to Students Preparing for CSAT By world.kbs.co.kr Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:41:47 +0900 [Domestic] : Ahead of the College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT), several companies have been caught illegally distributing medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) and posting misleading advertisements for the pills. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on Monday, an intensive ...[more...] Full Article Domestic
safety Community leaders learn about new child safety initiatives. By www.catawbacountync.gov Published On :: Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:50:00 EST Approximately 100 community leaders learned about two programs designed to protect area children at the Children's Advocacy and Protection Center's second annual Children's Breakfast. Full Article News Release FYI Please Choose
safety U.S. Health Care Delivery System Needs Major Overhaul To Improve Quality and Safety By Published On :: Thu, 01 Mar 2001 06:00:00 GMT The nations health care industry has foundered in its ability to provide safe, high-quality care consistently to all Americans, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Reorganization and reform are urgently needed to fix what is now a disjointed and inefficient system. Full Article
safety Opening Statement by Paul Tang on Reducing Medical Errors Requires National Computerized Information Systems - Data Standards Are Crucial to Improving Patient Safety By Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 06:00:00 GMT Welcome to the public release of the latest Institute of Medicine report on the quality of health care in America. Full Article
safety Reducing Medical Errors Requires National Computerized Information Systems - Data Standards Are Crucial to Improving Patient Safety By Published On :: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 06:00:00 GMT To significantly reduce the tens of thousands of deaths and injuries caused by medical errors every year, health care organizations must adopt information technology systems that are capable of collecting and sharing essential health information on patients and their care, says a new report by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Full Article
safety Immunization Safety Review - Vaccines and Autism By Published On :: Tue, 18 May 2004 04:00:00 GMT Good afternoon. On behalf of the Institute of Medicine and the entire committee, I would like to welcome reporters and guests to the release of our report, Vaccines and Autism. Full Article
safety Events Preceding Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill Point to Failure to Account for Safety Risks and Potential Dangers By Published On :: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT The numerous technical and operational breakdowns that contributed to the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and spill from the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico suggest the lack of a suitable approach for managing the inherent risks. Full Article
safety IOM Report Details Strategy for Monitoring Safety of Childhood Immunization Schedule By Published On :: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT A review of the available evidence underscores the safety of the federal childhood immunization schedule, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Full Article
safety Sustaining Strong Safety Culture for Offshore Oil and Gas Operations Requires Collective Action Among Industry and Regulators By Published On :: Wed, 25 May 2016 05:00:00 GMT To transform the offshore oil and gas industry’s safety culture, operators, contractors, subcontractors, associations representing these groups, and federal regulators should collaborate to foster safety throughout all levels of the industry and confront challenges collectively, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety New Report Outlines Steps to Address Public Health Concerns of Food Allergy Safety By Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMT Although there is widespread perception among the public and medical professionals that food allergy prevalence is on the rise, no study in the U.S. has been conducted with sufficient sample size and in various populations to determine the true prevalence of food allergies, and most studies likely overestimate the proportion of the population with this condition, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety New Report Finds FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System to Be Conceptually Sound, Recommends Implementation Improvements By Published On :: Tue, 27 Jun 2017 05:00:00 GMT While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) used to identify commercial motor vehicle carriers at high risk for future crashes is conceptually sound, several features of its implementation need improvement, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety Concerns Remain Over Safety of Rail to Transport Energy Liquids and Gases By Published On :: Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:00:00 GMT With the sharp and largely unexpected increase in the long-distance movement of domestically produced crude oil, ethanol, and natural gas since 2005, a number of concerns have arisen about the safe transport of these hazardous materials, particularly in relation to railroad track defects, rural communities’ emergency response preparedness, and the older tank car designs that will continue to be used in multi-car unit trains, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety Public Safety During Severe Weather and Other Disasters Could Be Improved With Better Alert Systems and Improved Understanding of Social and Behavioral Factors By Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 05:00:00 GMT Our ability to observe and predict severe weather events and other disasters has improved markedly over recent decades, yet this progress does not always translate into similar advances in the systems used in such circumstances to protect lives. Full Article
safety Integration of a Wide Range of Safety Systems Is Needed to Develop an In-Time Aviation Safety Management System, New Report Says By Published On :: Thu, 18 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT A comprehensive aviation safety system as envisioned by NASA would require integration of a wide range of systems and practices, including building an in-time aviation safety management system (IASMS) that could detect and mitigate high-priority safety issues as they emerge and before they become hazards, says a new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety The Quality of Abortion Care Depends on Where a Woman Lives, Says One of Most Comprehensive Reviews of Research on Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the U.S. By Published On :: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT While legal abortions in the U.S. are safe, the likelihood that women will receive the type of abortion services that best meet their needs varies considerably depending on where they live, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety Public Transit Agencies Should Not Have to Disclose Safety Planning Records in Court, Similar to Laws for State Highway Agencies and Passenger Railroads, Says New Report By Published On :: Wed, 30 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT To enable public transit agencies to engage in more rigorous and effective safety planning, their safety planning records should not be admissible as evidence in civil litigation, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety FAA Should Change Its Safety Risk Assessment Approach for Drones to Effectively Integrate Them Into the Nation’s Airspace By Published On :: Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:00:00 GMT Introducing drone operations into the nation’s airspace can provide substantial benefits to society, such as preventing derailments, inspecting cell phone towers, delivering medical devices to patients in cardiac distress, and assisting firefighters, says a new congressionally mandated report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety U.S. Department of Transportation Should Revisit Federal Safety Regulations for Liquid Petroleum Gas Distribution Systems, Says New Report By Published On :: Mon, 10 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT Current federal safety regulations for small distribution systems used for propane and other liquefied petroleum gases (LPGs) should be improved for clarity, efficiency, enforceability, and applicability to risk, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety New Report Assesses Coast Guard’s Vessel Stability Safety Regulations By Published On :: Wed, 12 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT The U.S. Coast Guard has safety regulatory oversight pertaining to vessel stability with standards that should respond to and improve with technological advances. Full Article
safety National Academies Gulf Research Program Opens New Funding Opportunity to Advance Safety Culture in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry By Published On :: Wed, 12 Dec 2018 06:00:00 GMT The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced it will award up to $10 million through a new funding opportunity to support research projects that will advance understanding and facilitate improvement of safety culture in the offshore oil and gas industry. Full Article
safety NAS, NAE, and NAM Presidents Highlight Facts on Vaccine Safety in Light of Measles Outbreaks By Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 06:00:00 GMT The current measles outbreaks in the United States and elsewhere are being fueled by misinformation about the safety of vaccines. Full Article
safety Patricia Gabow Receives Lienhard Award From National Academy of Medicine for Transforming Safety Net Hospital Into Nationally Recognized Health System By Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 04:00:00 GMT For her role in transforming a safety net hospital into a national model for high-quality, cost-efficient health care, the National Academy of Medicine today announced Patricia Gabow is the recipient of the 2019 Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Advancement of Health Care. Full Article
safety To Improve Food and Drug Safety, Regulatory Agencies Should Adopt Risk-Based Decision-Making, Says New Report By Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT The goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2030 — one of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals — necessitates that countries strengthen their food and drug regulatory systems as a whole, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety Gulf Research Program Awards $7.25 Million to Eight Projects Working to Advance Safety Culture in the Offshore Oil and Gas Industry By Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 05:00:00 GMT The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced $7.25 million in grant awards for eight projects focused on strengthening safety culture in the offshore oil and gas industry. Full Article
safety No Hospital, Birth Center, or Home Birth Is Risk-Free — But Better Access to Care, Quality of Care, and Care System Integration Can Improve Safety for Women and Infants During Birth, Says Report By Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine finds that there is no risk-free setting for giving birth, whether at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital. Full Article
safety On the Ground in Corpus Christi Whats Next for Offshore Energy Safety By Published On :: Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT Exporting just over half of U.S. crude oil exports in 2020, Corpus Christi, Texas, is on its way to becoming the Gulf of Mexico’s oil hub. As tankers equipped with millions of barrels of oil, cruise in and out of the city, safety is a top priority for the Gulf Research Program (GRP). Full Article
safety Gulf Research Program Opens Applications for Offshore Energy Safety Track of 2021 Early-Career Research Fellowship By Published On :: Tue, 13 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced it is now accepting applications for the Offshore Energy Safety track of the 2021 Early-Career Research Fellowship (ECRF). Full Article
safety Most Airplanes Could Accommodate People to Travel Seated in a Personal Wheelchair, But Follow-on Safety, Feasibility Assessments Needed By Published On :: Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT For people who use wheelchairs, air travel comes with many hardships. A new report assesses the feasibility of securing travelers’ personal motorized wheelchairs in the cabin of an airplane as well as the safety and other considerations that must be analyzed. Full Article
safety When Talking to Parents About COVID-19 Vaccines for Children, Emphasize Safety, Encourage Speaking with Family Doctor, and Leverage Social Connections, Says New Expert Consultation By Published On :: Wed, 13 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT When communicating with parents about getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19, emphasize the safety and efficacy of the vaccines, encourage them to talk with their family doctor, and leverage parents’ social networks. Full Article
safety Combating Antimicrobial Resistance Globally Requires Maintaining Safety of Available Antibiotics and a Robust Pipeline - Animal and Environmental Health Strategies Also Needed By Published On :: Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT Safe, effective antimicrobial medicines are essential to modern medical procedures and pandemic preparedness. A new National Academies report recommends a range of policy, regulatory, and financial actions to tackle antimicrobial resistance, spanning human, animal, and environmental health. Full Article
safety U.S. Coast Guard Should Issue Guidance for Improving Safety of ‘Duck Boats’ Used for Commercial Passenger Service, Says New Report By Published On :: Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMT The U.S. Coast Guard should issue a range of new guidelines and requirements to ensure the safety of passengers and crew on DUKWs or “duck boats”— those familiar amphibious vehicles often used for touring the streets and waters of many cities. Full Article
safety National Academies’ Gulf Research Program Announces Six Early-Career Research Fellows Focused on Offshore Energy Safety By Published On :: Thu, 20 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT Six scientists have been selected for the Offshore Energy Safety track of the Early-Career Research Fellowship (ECRF), announced the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
safety Gulf Research Program Announces Early-Career Research Fellows in Offshore Energy Safety and Education Research By Published On :: Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today its 2022-2024 cohorts of Early-Career Research Fellows in the Offshore Energy Safety and Education Research tracks. Full Article
safety Deficient Facilities Adversely Affect National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Mission, With Economic, National Security, and Safety Impacts, Says New Report By Published On :: Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s facilities should be modernized to ensure that the agency can continue to deliver measurement science and standards that advance U.S. innovation and competitiveness on national technology priorities. Substandard facilities brought about through lack of investment have created ongoing problems that affect research. Full Article
safety California lawmakers pass AI safety bill By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:16:55 +0530 At least 40 states have introduced bills this year to regulate AI, and a half dozen have adopted resolutions or enacted legislation aimed at the technology, according to The National Conference of State Legislatures. Full Article
safety How to measure your food safety climate By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Ever since Frank Yiannas of Walmart's Food Safety Leadership published his insightful book "Food Safety Culture" in 2008, the food and beverage industry has embraced the reality that having a strong food safety culture is essential for success. Full Article
safety Practical tips to excel at snack and bakery facility food safety audits By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0400 The more plant personnel who participate in your facility’s food safety audit, the better. These educational experiences allow your staff to engage with the audit process and improve their food safety knowledge. Full Article
safety How does air affect food safety in snack and bakery facilities? By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 15 May 2018 10:50:00 -0400 The air around your product should be maintained just like all equipment and product itself. The air intake system should be part of your sanitary design program, evaluating the design to ensure inspection and cleaning hatches are installed at various points for proper maintenance. Full Article
safety Tips for truck fleet utilization and driver safety during COVID-19 pandemic By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 13 May 2020 09:49:00 -0400 The transport of food and health/sanitary items such as cleaning supplies and paper towels have placed significant strains on the supply chain. Food distributors have to scrutinize significant preventative measures needed to ensure the health and safety of customers, drivers, and everyone that is in contact with goods that are transported and delivered. Full Article
safety Food safety software in the snack and bakery industry: Changes and updates By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:26:00 -0400 Every facility needs a food safety plan, and that includes food safety software related to traceability. This software will come in handy whenever a company needs to trace a certain ingredient or product, due to recalls or other reasons. Full Article
safety StairMaster renovation safety treads for modernization and restoration of stairs and landings By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:56:00 -0500 Wooster Products' StairMaster safety renovation treads provide sure footing on interior and exterior stairs and landings. Full Article
safety PMMI: increasing standards compliance elevates safety By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:17:00 -0400 A packaging industry expert shares good practices lead to across-the-board benefits. Full Article
safety Snack and bakery market: Fast, thorough 'wet cleaning' of conveyors ensures food safety By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:21:00 -0400 A substantial number of snack and bakery processors have turned to tubular drag conveyor systems, which gently move product through a sealed, enclosed tube using a drag cable and circular discs pulled through on a loop. Full Article
safety Introducing automation and safety measures in new snack and bakery facilities By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 There is nothing like a pandemic to test a company's limitations. While food producers received official designation as "essential" businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic descended on the American food industry, continuing operations during the pandemic did not equate to business as usual. Full Article
safety Food Safety Summit gathers in-person for the first time since 2019 By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2022 16:05:00 -0400 Save the date for the 25th annual Summit scheduled for May 8–11, 2023 in Rosemont, IL. Full Article
safety Sanitary design of equipment matters in terms of safety and the bottom line By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:25:00 -0400 Maintaining sanitary conditions is at the top of the priority list in the food processing industry. Full Article
safety ServSafe releases free content for National Food Safety Month By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 For National Food Safety Month (NFSM), ServSafe’s goal is to help everyone—from frontline food handlers to executives—focus on the skills and knowledge that create a culture of food safety. Full Article
safety AIB International launches food safety, sanitation online course By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:45:00 -0400 With this new training program, designed by instructional experts and based on neuroscience principles for adult learning, mid-level managers in the food supply chain can strengthen their knowledge in an easy-to-follow, modular format. Full Article