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Research Panel Recommends Steps to Help Mine Workers Escape in Emergencies

Vicki Smith — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:18:19 +0000

Federal regulators and safety officials should consider requiring more backup air supplies and work to develop better breathing devices that would help the nation’s coal miners escape underground emergencies, a panel of experts said in a new report. The report …

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Why U.S. Lags Other Wealthy Nations in Health Measures

Susan Heavey — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:00:28 +0000

Overeating, lack of health insurance access and comparatively high poverty are among the many reasons why Americans are less healthy and die younger than people in other wealthy countries, a report requested by the U.S. government showed on Wednesday. The …

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Study Finds Little Earthquake Risk from Fracking

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:00:14 +0000

The fracking drilling technique used to tap shale oil and gas is unlikely to trigger earthquakes, but underground injection of waste water from drilling offers more risks for seismic activity, a new U.S. study said on Friday. The National Research …

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Chemical Industry Urged to Reduce Processing Hazards

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:34 +0000

The chemical industry needs guidance in choosing alternative processing methods to reduce or eliminate hazards, a national panel said in a report. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations require chemical companies to follow certain procedures to ensure manufacturing processes …

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Electronics in Autos Pose New Safety Issues, Scientists Say

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:24:26 +0000

The increasing use of electronic systems in automobiles is a challenge for federal safety regulators who often lack the technical expertise to monitor and investigate problems with the electronics, according to a new report from scientists. The report from the …

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Scientists Urge More Study of Nanotechnology Risks

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:00:45 +0000

Studying the potential health hazards of nanotechnology will require an additional $24 million a year to close the knowledge gap about the tiny particles used in a fast-growing array of consumer products, the National Research Council said on Wednesday. A …

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