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A decadal view of biodiversity informatics: challenges and priorities





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EU BON: challenges and opportunities for integrating biodiversity information for GEOSS





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Linking biodiversity, ecosystem services and human well-being: Three challenges for designing research for sustainability




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Framing the concept of satellite remote sensing essential biodiversity variables: challenges and future directions




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Biodiversity data provision and decision-making - addressing the challenges




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A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge

The Maine initiative doesn't attempt to limit independent spending on behalf of candidates. It focuses instead on limits on individual donations to super PACS, an area the Supreme Court has not ruled on, observers say.

The post A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge appeared first on Boston.com.





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Karin Krog and Bengt Hallberg - Cabin in the Sky

Krog is on absolutely top form, while Hallberg sounds just like himself.











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The Worship Podcast (Episode 1): And the Two Shall Become One

This is it ... a new beginning with the merging of two super-podcasts into one! The Worship Podcast is here, powered by All About Worship (Dustin Smith & James Galbraith) and WeAreWorship (Wisdom Moon & Morgan Shirey). On today's pilot episode, all four hosts sit down to discuss the transition, as well as the resources and teaching they hope to provide to our listeners.  Listen in, and welcome to our brand new show!

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L.B. Hall Fireproofing Announces Estefania Roa as CEO, Launches New Logo Showcasing Company Values

L.B. Hall Fireproofing, a minority- and women-owned fireproofing company located in Crystal Lake, Illinois, announced that Estefania Roa will become the company’s new CEO. In 2022, Roa became president and owner.




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MARSHALLTOWN Breaks Ground on New Distribution Facility in Kansas City, Kansas

MARSHALLTOWN held a ground-breaking ceremony on Oct. 23 at its new distribution center site in Kansas City, Kansas. The state-of-the-art facility will be a key hub in the company’s nationwide logistics network, with operations scheduled to begin in the fall of 2025.




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Court of Appeals rejects industry challenge to silica rule, requests OSHA to consider medical removal protections

The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upholds the lower permissible exposure limit in OSHA’s updated silica rule. Supporters of the rule call the court’s decision a “huge victory” for workers, while opponents say it disregards “legitimate concerns.”




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Annual DOL OIG report outlines challenges for OSHA, MSHA

Washington — The COVID-19 pandemic has “exacerbated” the challenges for OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration to use their resources to protect the safety and health of workers, according to the Department of Labor Office of Inspector General.




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Armstrong Ceilings Adopts 2030 Challenge

Armstrong World Industries has become an official Adopter of the 2030 Challenge for Products.




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How rapid digital upscaling is enabling health charities to meet Covid-19 challenges

In the face of spiralling demand, Kirsty Marrins reports on a sector that has taken the leap online to communicate across a pandemic




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Fighting row house fires: NIOSH video spotlights challenges and tactics

Washington — A new video is intended to help firefighters stay safe when responding to fire incidents at row houses.




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Lawsuit challenges MSHA’s removal of mine’s POV status

Triangle, VA — The United Mine Workers Association is suing the Mine Safety and Health Administration and its administrator, David Zatezalo, over the legality of the agency’s removal of a Sophia, WV, mine from Pattern of Violations status.




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Measuring OSHA’s effectiveness is DOL’s big challenge, report says

Washington – Gauging the effectiveness of federal and state-run OSHA programs is one of the Department of Labor’s biggest challenges, according to the DOL Office of Inspector General.




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2021 Monitoring Center Excellence Award Winners Approach Challenge With Compassion

Whenever a natural disaster or tragedy strikes, many invoke the words of popular children’s television host Fred Rogers, told to him by his mother: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” For these Monitoring Center Excellence Award Winners, the helpers are in the central station, helping all the time, even when they’re off the clock.




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Safety signs and labels: common challenges

What are the most common challenges with GHS-compliant signs and labels?




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Network Health Monitoring: Opportunities & Challenges

Keeping video surveillance systems up and running can be challenging — in large part because not everything needed to keep the camera functioning properly is under the control of the security integrator.




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Facing Challenges Head-On

Maybe it’s the Annapolitan in me, but when I looked through all the comments from this year’s SDM 100 (link to article) companies detailing the challenges they had faced in 2021 — and predict to continue facing in 2022 — my mind went immediately to an image of rough seas.




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BSEE continues to ‘fulfill its mission’ despite challenges of COVID-19 pandemic: DOI OIG

Washington — The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has “continued to fulfill its mission” during the COVID-19 pandemic by performing safety and environmental inspections for offshore oil and gas operations, the Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General concludes in a report issued Sept. 21.




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FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban Sparks Legal Challenge, Economic Concerns

The FTC's new rule has triggered a lawsuit from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, raising concerns about legal costs and economic impact on businesses.




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NFPA challenges firefighters, EMTs to take safety and health quiz

Quincy, MA – To mark International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week (June 14-20), the National Fire Protection Association has created an interactive quiz for firefighters, emergency medical technicians and other fire service workers.




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Women in safety face six common career challenges, researcher says

Bowling Green, KY — Leadership training and organizational support may help bolster the well-being and careers of women in safety leadership positions, according to a researcher from Western Kentucky University.




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Most cancer patients want to work, but face challenges: study

New York – A new survey from the nonprofit organization Cancer and Careers has found that nearly 75 percent of cancer patients and survivors want to work but must contend with challenges, such as fatigue, that can affect their performance.




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Underreporting of injuries among greatest management challenges for OSHA, MSHA: report

Washington — Incomplete initiatives aimed at improving employer reporting of injuries are among the top management and performance challenges facing OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration, according to a Department of Labor Office of Inspector General report released in November.




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Oil and gas companies challenge EPA’s revised draft risk evaluation for perchloroethylene

Washington — Concerned about what it views as an agency oversight related to petroleum refining, the American Petroleum Institute is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to reassess a draft revised final risk evaluation that states perchloroethylene – as a whole chemical substance – poses “unreasonable risk” to workers under certain conditions.




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Top Security Challenge — Talent!

When asked about their biggest challenge in the coming year, security integrators and manufacturers alike often say the same thing: attracting workers.




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3 Top SDM 100 Companies Talk Challenges, Successes

Each of these companies not only improved their 2021 RMR by double digit percentage points over 2020, but also moved several spots up on the SDM 100 ranking as a result. 




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Confronting Cybersecurity Challenges Head-On

As digital threats loom large, manufacturers and security integrators are uniting to fortify the defenses of physical security systems. Discover how these industry players are navigating varied complexities and helping safeguard end users in the evolving realm of cybersecurity.




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2000 :: Same Story; New Challenges; Looming Threats

Dealers and installers of electronic security systems say 1999 was a repeat of the previous year, and that this year they face challenges most related to the economy, home building




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Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: NIOSH announces Phase 1 winners

Washington — NIOSH has selected 20 winning entries for the initial phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.




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Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: NIOSH names Phase 2 winners

Washington — NIOSH has chosen nine winners for the second phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.




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Big Ambitions. Complex Data. Limited Visibility. How North American Health & Safety and ESG Professionals Are Dealing with Today’s Evolving Challenge

Download a recently published research report from Intelex showing that reporting data (and accurate data) is the top challenge of EHS professionals in North America.




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Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge: NIOSH crowns final winners

Washington — NIOSH has announced winners of the third and final phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.




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Challenges persist for LGBTQIA+ workers, survey shows

Atlanta — Although a majority of LGBTQIA+ workers say they have strong support from allies on the job, more than half still report discrimination and prejudice, which can make them feel unsafe, results of a recent survey show.




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NSC crowns winner of Safety Innovation Challenge

Orlando, FL — HeroWear and its exoskeleton suit were voted the winner of the National Safety Council’s third annual Safety Innovation Challenge.




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Annual DOL OIG report points out challenges and outlines recommendations for OSHA

Washington — OSHA “continues to be hampered” by the lack of a permanent standard on infectious diseases and “needs to address worksite violence,” a new report states.




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Deck the halls – safely

With the holiday season underway, workers may be feeling festive and want to show it in the workplace. Follow these tips to help prevent injuries while decorating.