As new evidence about climate change and sea-level rise in South Florida continues to emerge, agencies responsible for the restoration of the Everglades should conduct a mid course assessment that rigorously analyzes scenarios of future change to the region’s ecosystem in its planning, says a new congressionally mandated report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

If the dilute and dispose approach for disposing of the surplus plutonium in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is fully implemented, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) should use two independent review teams to develop public trust in and improve its decisions, says a new interim report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have joined with over 40 colleges, universities, and research institutions to launch an Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education.

Assessments of a person’s ability to function at work provide important information for disability determinations, and many validated tests are available to assess work-related physical and mental functions.

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine finds that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) approach to its ongoing Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) assessment plan is appropriate for synthesizing the scientific evidence and quantifying estimates of inorganic arsenic toxicity.

The Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education, a group of over 60 colleges, universities, and research institutions working to prevent sexual harassment, has released a repository of information on their efforts, along with an annual report on the Action Collaborative’s activities.

The National Academies’ Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education has launched a new Partner Network to include a range of higher education-focused organizations in sharing their work to prevent and address sexual harassment in higher education. Thirteen organizations have joined the Partner Network as an inaugural group.

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.

This Guidance Document is a product of the National Academies’ Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education, which presents information and identifies guidance based on existing research literature.

In many university departments, graduate students may be wholly dependent on their advisers for funding and academic support — a difference in power that raises the risk of sexual harassment. At a recent summit of the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education, speakers explored how to diffuse those power differences.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should make changes to its integrated risk information system (IRIS) assessments handbook to ensure it provides clear operational instructions for those conducting assessments, and transparency regarding the assessment process, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

The National Assessment of Educational Progress — which produces the “Nation’s Report Card” and other critical education data — should make changes to understand and reduce its costs and open the door to innovation.

Assessing the success of ecological restoration efforts since the Deepwater Horizon platform explosion and oil spill in 2010 will require continued improvements in data analysis and coordination across the Gulf of Mexico region.

The Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education today released three new individually authored publications to serve as resources for higher education institutions as they work to prevent sexual harassment and mitigate the damage it causes.

This perspective paper addresses the recommendations of a 2018 report by the National Academies on sexual harassment by exploring how a procedural justice framework could help guide improvements and revisions to policies, processes, and practices within higher education institutions with the potential to mitigate the negative experiences and outcomes of those affected by sexual harassment.

EPA should conduct an ecological risk assessment of ultraviolet filters used in sunscreens, given the evidence that aquatic ecosystems in the U.S. and possibly endangered species are exposed to these UV filters, and given the importance of these ingredients in skin cancer prevention.

This perspective paper is a product of the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. It is intended to identify and discuss a topic in need of research.

Pulling from research and institutional examples, the Remediation Working Group of the Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education has published a paper that examines the types of power differentials in academia, how abuses of power can take the form of sexual harassment, and strategies for preventing and remediating such abuses.

The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to use Geo-Information System (GIS) to survey the number of properties in the city and also use artificial intelligence (AI) for assessing the size of the multi-storied buildings.

The project will focus on empowering women workers, communities and institutions and increasing their capacity to prevent and address discrimination, violence and harassment against women in the workplace. 

When it comes to accidents, manufacturing ranks second highest of all industries. That comes despite OSHA regulations and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards. A key culprit is unguarded hazardous machinery. 

Workplace violence and harassment disproportionately harms women from underserved and historically marginalized communities, including women of color, LGBTQI+ individuals, women with disabilities and women affected by persistent poverty and inequality. 

How humans and other animals detect odors is an intriguing topic. Each OHS pro should understand the basics of how to interpret chemical exposures.

The cascade of generally well-known catastrophic events associated with lead exposure continue to unfold.

The information in this article demonstrates that risk assessment for pregnant worker concerns has been known globally for decades, even more than a century ago within the U.S.

Although it seems to make perfect, intuitive sense that people would get hurt when they are doing the most dangerous things, that isn’t what actually happens to more than 95 percent of us. So, what does this mean in terms of the old risk assessment matrix?

- GFI Co., Ltd. was selected for the K-Innovative Company Award - VPIX Medical Inc. selected as a K-Innovative Company Award winner - ClariPi Inc. selected as a K-Innovative Company Award winner

Cosmetic and General Dentist: Dr. Esha Persad

As demand for cosmetic surgery increases, Dr. Eric Chang has adapted by focusing his practice more on aesthetic patients while continuing to serve patients who need certain types of complex reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Ardalan Sanati, cosmetic dentist in Tysons Corner, utilizes DIEM-2 for improved dental implant procedures.

Dr. Parsa Zadeh, Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, offers second opinion for porcelain dental veneers.

Jasmeen M. Shaw, P.E., has led a remarkable career dedicated to engineering, education, nuclear, and code enforcement

After years of research and thousands of photographs taken all over the country, Masonry Cosmetics released a comprehensive archive of it's oldest work, using their proprietary Proven Masonry Stain

One-of-a-kind tool created by Realityworks, Inc., offers hands-on practice diagnosing and testing common sports injuries

Rothstein Publishing Wins 2 Top Books of the Year by ASIS International

The Prestigious Award Recognizes Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry and Exceptional Patient Care

MorganHill is proud to announce the release of its new ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Template, designed to assist organizations in navigating the complexities of the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification process.

Seniormatch.com, the leading dating site for singles over 50, has launched a new safety feature allowing members to easily report profiles that are harassing, fraudulent or not as presented.

Robert P. Cotton, of San Francisco, California, is honored by the International Association of Who's Who as one of America's Most Influential Businessmen, for his expert achievements involving elevators and escalators

Square Signs reveals a list of templates that have been heavily used by SMEs this winter. Customers often employ templates that are simple and practical.

A new player has entered the cosmetics market.

MorganHill is excited to announce the release of its innovative ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Template, designed to streamline the process of achieving ISO 27001 certification for organizations of all sizes.

MorganHill, a pioneering leader in information security solutions, is excited to announce the release of its ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Template, now available for instant download.

MorganHill, a leading provider of information security solutions, proudly announces the release of its new ISO 27001 Scoping & Gap Assessment Workbook, designed to help organizations embark on their journey towards ISO 27001 certification.

MorganHill, a leading provider of information security solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new ISO 27001 ISMS Certification Scoping & Gap Assessment Workbook

Square Signs introduces their upgraded sign templates with new features and layouts. The company shares their crowd-pleasing template designs that are in high demand by business owners.

Set against the backdrop of the 1980s Iran-Contra affair, this gripping narrative takes readers on a riveting journey through the clandestine world of CIA black ops, subconscious conditioning, and espionage.

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