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January 31, 2006

Police and fire chiefs says staff cuts will


Police and fire chiefs says staff cuts will jeopardize public safety
Fort Madison Daily Democrat - Fort Madison's police chief and fire chief warned city councilors that recommended staff cuts in the departments will likely jeopardize the safety of Fort Madison residents as well as their officers and firefighters. During the first of a series of

Deaths prompt harsh look at absent oversight
Daytona Beach News-Journal - In 2000, the state Legislature eliminated the Division of Safety and ended all inspections of public facilities. Gov. Jeb Bush urged local governments to police themselves using the same stringent federal standards private businesses must meet

Rush on to probe Daytona blast
Daytona Beach News-Journal - DAYTONA BEACH -- A federal safety agency announced Friday it plans to conduct a full investigation into the city wastewater treatment plant explosion that killed two employees and severely burned a third this week. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard

Former OSHA official pleads guilty in federal bribery case
KXAN - EL PASO, Texas A former federal job safety official in El Paso today pleaded guilty to his role in a bribery case. Prosecutors say Mario Martin Solano was with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Solano pleaded guilty to one count of

OSHA cites Titan Electric after fatal accident in Auburn
WAFF - MOBILE, Ala. Walker County-based Titan Electric would be required to pay nearly 53-thousand dollars in fines for an August fourth, 2005 fatal accident at an Auburn worksite. The proposed penalty by the U-S Labor Department's Occupational Safety and

OSHA criminal convictions rare in deaths
Cincinnati Enquirer - Patrick Walters died when the rain-soaked dirt walls of this 10-foot-deep trench next to a new house in Miamisburg collapsed on June 14, 2002. Michelle Marts of Morrow and her ex-husband Jeff Walters of Hamersville stand at the crypt of their son

Tent company cited in Jamboree deaths
Anchorage Daily News - Workers responsible for putting up the tent involved in the electrocutions of four Boy Scout leaders last summer were not properly trained or qualified for the job, a federal investigation concluded. Three of the Scout leaders killed at the big

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Position of the american dietetic association: agricultural and


Position of the american dietetic association: agricultural and food biotechnology.
Related Articles Position of the american dietetic association: agricultural and food biotechnology. J Am Diet Assoc. 2006 Feb;106(2):285-93 Authors: Bruhn C It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that agricultural and food biotechnology techniques can enhance the quality, safety, nutritional value, and variety of food available for human consumption and increase the efficiency of food production, food processing, food distribution, and environmental and waste management. The American Dietetic Association encourages the government, food manufacturers, food commodity groups, and qualified food and nutrition professionals to work together to inform consumers about this new technology and encourage the availability of these products in the marketplace. PMID: 16442880 [PubMed - in process]

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Crews pump away acidModesto Bee - CERES


Crews pump away acid
Modesto Bee - CERES Crews worked into the night Sunday emptying a big rig of its toxic contents after the tanker careened off Highway 99 and into a back yard two days earlier. By 8 p.m., only half of the truck's 4,000 gallons had been emptied from the site

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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OSHA clears hospital in roof collapse that injured


OSHA clears hospital in roof collapse that injured employee
Arizona Daily Star - Nearly five months after a Northwest Medical Center employee was crushed by the ceiling of an ambulance bay, the hospital has been cleared of any wrongdoing, according to a report released today. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA cites Titan Electric after fatal accident in Auburn
WAFF - MOBILE, Ala. Walker County-based Titan Electric would be required to pay nearly 53-thousand dollars in fines for an August fourth, 2005 fatal accident at an Auburn worksite. The proposed penalty by the U-S Labor Department's Occupational Safety and

Big rig crashes into yard off Highway 99, spills acid
Modesto Bee - Formic acid is a colorless, corrosive liquid with a pungent, penetrating odor. Formic acid is present in the bodies of red ants and in the stingers of bees. It is prepared for commercial use by heating carbon monoxide and sodium hydroxide to form

After explaining birds and the bees, warn kids on scams
AZCentral.com - You've talked to your kids about drugs. You've talked to your kids about sex. That means the really tough stuff is out of the way. Now it's time to talk to your kids about scams. For years I've explained how the elderly are targets of crooks

Smoking-ban deserves a vote by the people
Baytown Sun - Any conversation about the proposed smoking ban is sure to generate lots of disagreement. But it s probably safe to assume all sides would agree on two basic points. First: smoking is bad for us, and second: nobody likes the government telling us

OSHA Bill for debate in House on Monday
Trinidad Express - LABOUR MINISTER Danny Montano will present the controversial Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill 2005 for debate in the House of Representatives on Monday. The Bill was tabled in the House during yesterday's sitting. A second day of

Massive Waste Incinerator Planned for Central Massachusetts
Boston IMC - A massive incinerator that would burn construction and demoliton debris and pallets is planned for Barre, MA. In the proposal for an incinerator in Athens, ME, by this company, the debris that would be allowed to be burned includes treated and

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January 30, 2006

Benzene Exposure Video

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Improving health through neighbourhood environmental change: are we


Improving health through neighbourhood environmental change: are we speaking the same language? A qualitative study of views of different stakeholders.
Related Articles Improving health through neighbourhood environmental change: are we speaking the same language? A qualitative study of views of different stakeholders. J Public Health (Oxf). 2006 Jan 25; Authors: Trayers T, Deem R, Fox KR, Riddoch CJ, Ness AR, Lawlor DA OBJECTIVE: To explore the perspectives of four groups of stakeholders to proposed improvements to the built environment--a neighbourhood renewal consisting of a home zone development and an extension of the National Cycle Network (NCN). Design Qualitative focus group study. Setting A deprived neighbourhood. Sample Four focus groups were conducted with 10 residents from the neighbourhood undergoing change, nine pupils from a local primary school, 10 students and tutors from a local further education college and three local authority planners overseeing the developments. RESULTS: We identified four main themes relating to the impact of environmental change. These were safety, space, antisocial behaviour and physical activity and health, the latter being the least important to all groups. A mismatch regarding environmental change emerged in perspectives between different stakeholders. The residents were most concerned about home and car (parking) safety and in particular felt that the new cycle/walk way would reduce their safety, whereas the planners felt that the environmental change would provide a safer and healthier environment for the residents. CONCLUSION: The assumption that planned provision of supportive environments will improve levels of physical activity, health and lifestyle may not be true if the developments do not take account of community concerns regarding personal safety. PMID: 16436446 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Capitol Chat transcript: State Department of Natural Resources


Capitol Chat transcript: State Department of Natural Resources
Olympian - Capitol Chat transcript: State Department of Natural Resources Director Doug Sutherland Moderator : Good morning, this is John Dodge, senior reporter for The Olympian. I'm here this morning with state Lands Commissioner Doug Sutherland, the statewide

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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January 29, 2006

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Antineoplastic agent workplace contamination study: the Alberta Cancer


Antineoplastic agent workplace contamination study: the Alberta Cancer Board Pharmacy perspective.
Related Articles Antineoplastic agent workplace contamination study: the Alberta Cancer Board Pharmacy perspective. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2005 Sep;11(3):101-9 Authors: Schulz H, Bigelow S, Dobish R, Chambers CR STUDY OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility of routine monitoring for workplace antineoplastic agent contamination in the Alberta Cancer Board (ACB) pharmacy practice environment. SETTING: The ACB in the Canadian province of Alberta, which includes two public tertiary centres and 17 associated community satellite sites based around the province in existing hospitals. METHODS: Obtained organizational support and input prior to launching the feasibility study (Phase I). Samples were analysed for a common cytotoxic agent - cyclophosphamide. Surfaces chosen were within the biological safety cabinets, workplace counter tops and on external surfaces of vials provided by manufacturers. Blank samples and known contaminated controls were included in Phase I to reconfirm the methodology in a previously published study. Feasibility aspects of logistics and financial expenses were examined. A second phase (Phase II) was completed to test other areas of the pharmacy and vials, with blank samples included to reconfirm previously mentioned methodology. RESULTS: The results determined that the samples tested were below acceptable detection limits with the exception of the known contaminated sample (Phase I) and exterior surfaces of vials (Phase II). CONCLUSION: This project has increased staff awareness of the sources for antineoplastic agent workplace contamination. Some practice changes were instituted during the project itself. Logistics and expenses were realistic for routine monitoring to be adopted. PMID: 16390598 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.24.06)  The Aero-News Network - Jan 24


ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (01.24.06) 
The Aero-News Network - Jan 24 2:10 AM
Aero-Linx! The Young Eagles have been helping young people between the ages of 8 and 17 experience the sky for free. Whether you're looking to experience your first flight or if you want to volunteer your time or a plane or both, you can check out the site.Save to My Web

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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[Exposure assessment strategies for determination of compliance with


[Exposure assessment strategies for determination of compliance with ceiling occupational exposure limits]
Related Articles [Exposure assessment strategies for determination of compliance with ceiling occupational exposure limits] Med Pr. 2000;51(2):173-84 Authors: Gromiec JP The goal of the assessment of exposure to chemicals is to demonstrate the compliance with occupational exposure limit (OEL). There are numerous publications on recommended air sampling strategies for compliance measurements of time weighted average (TWA) concentrations of chemicals but no clear and unambiguous guidelines for measurements and interpretation of ceiling concentrations can be found. Furthermore, definitions and interpretation of ceiling values in different countries may differ considerably. Systems of establishing ceiling limit values, their definitions and interpretation in Germany, the USA (OSHA, ACGIH and NIOSH), the UK and Poland have been reviewed. In most countries of the European Union and in the USA, continuous monitoring using either self contained instruments, multipoint sampling systems or multiplexed sensors is considered as being the most appropriate approach. Based on the literature review the following air sampling strategies have been proposed:--for substances with both OEL--Ceiling and OEL-TWA values dual sampling: 8-hour samples for time weighted average concentrations, and in parallel short (5-10 min) samples during the expected highest exposure for ceiling concentrations measurements; for substances with OEL--Ceiling as the only exposure limit (which is preferable); continuous monitoring using direct reading instruments, possibly with an alarm device. If such instruments are not available, short time measurements may be performed at regular (30 min) intervals using direct reading gas analysers or detector tubes. PMID: 10971931 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Bloged in Osha by Administrator Thursday December 8,



Bloged in Osha by Administrator Thursday December 8, 2005 OSHA bulletin focuses on excavator bucket hazards OSHA has published a new Safety and Health...

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What Government is DoingDepartment of Homeland Security -


What Government is Doing
Department of Homeland Security - President George W. Bush declared major disasters for areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is actively managing federal assistance to these affected communities

Workplace fatality results in 25 OSHA citations
Dunn County News - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Colfax business for 25 serious violations, with fines totaling $20,700. Big Timber Sawmill was the subject of a 10-day OSHA inspection last summer, after the death of an employee

Senate blocks new safety rules for workplace
Detroit News - Tighter restrictions called poison for state reeling from job losses; debate is far from over. LANSING -- With 35,000 Ford Motor Co. layoffs looming, lawmakers Tuesday passed a bill to block the state from adopting new workplace safety rules they say

Police and fire chiefs says staff cuts will jeopardize public safety
Fort Madison Daily Democrat - Fort Madison's police chief and fire chief warned city councilors that recommended staff cuts in the departments will likely jeopardize the safety of Fort Madison residents as well as their officers and firefighters. During the first of a series of

Rush on to probe Daytona blast
Daytona Beach News-Journal - DAYTONA BEACH -- A federal safety agency announced Friday it plans to conduct a full investigation into the city wastewater treatment plant explosion that killed two employees and severely burned a third this week. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard

Former OSHA official pleads guilty in federal bribery case
KXAN - EL PASO, Texas A former federal job safety official in El Paso today pleaded guilty to his role in a bribery case. Prosecutors say Mario Martin Solano was with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Solano pleaded guilty to one count of

New OSHA alliance for non-English speaking workers
Providence Business News - Safer and more healthful working conditions for Haitian, Spanish, and Portuguese speaking health care workers in Boston, southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island is the goal of a new alliance among the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety

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Diacylglycerol: efficacy and mechanism of action of an


Diacylglycerol: efficacy and mechanism of action of an anti-obesity agent.
Related Articles Diacylglycerol: efficacy and mechanism of action of an anti-obesity agent. Obes Res. 2005 Nov;13(11):1864-76 Authors: Rudkowska I, Roynette CE, Demonty I, Vanstone CA, Jew S, Jones PJ Obesity is at the forefront of global health issues and directly contributes to many chronic illnesses. Several dietary components show promise in the treatment of obesity, one of which is oil rich in diacylglycerols (DAGs). Present objectives are to examine scientific knowledge concerning DAG to assess evidence supporting the effects on substrate oxidation rates, body weight and fat mass, and blood lipids, and to assess safety, as well as elucidate potential mechanisms of action. DAG can be synthesized by an enzymatic process to produce mainly 1,3-isoform DAG. This 1,3-DAG oil is believed to have the ability to increase beta-oxidation, to enhance body weight loss, to suppress body fat accumulation, and to lower serum triacylglycerol levels postprandially. While certain animal and human studies indicate that consumption of 1,3-DAG has positive physiological effects, others report no effect. The mechanisms of action of DAG are suggested to decrease the resynthesis of chylomicrons as well as shunting them directly to the liver through the portal vein, where they are oxidized. This increased fat oxidation may influence control of food intake by increasing satiety. Further study into the precise mechanism is required to understand its effects. Safety studies show no risks in consuming a diet rich in DAG oil. Overall, consumption of oils with higher amounts of DAG, specifically 1,3-DAG, may be useful in the battle against obesity. PMID: 16339116 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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CBCP: Continue search for truth  Philstar.com - Jan 29 8:21


CBCP: Continue search for truth 
Philstar.com - Jan 29 8:21 AM
Roman Catholic bishops said yesterday the "search for truth must continue" and the issue of legitimacy of the Arroyo presidency should ultimately be settled.Save to My Web

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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OSHA compliance issues. Overexposure to silver on a


OSHA compliance issues. Overexposure to silver on a programmed lead inspection.
Related Articles OSHA compliance issues. Overexposure to silver on a programmed lead inspection. J Occup Environ Hyg. 2004 Sep;1(9):D93-5 Authors: Rosa C PMID: 15559326 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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News Young local native lays footpath for her


News Young local native lays footpath for her future 
Frost Illustrated - Jan 25 10:33 AM
Every spring, Frost Illustrated features some of the citys mostSave to My Web

Business finance, city and markets news 
Interactive Investor - Jan 26 2:04 PM
Business Finance and city news online from Interactive Investor (www.iii.co.uk). Plus financial and currency market news and information 24/7. Stock prices, share prices, currency markets news and business finance headlines. Also news from AFX and Reuters.Save to My Web

Editorial: Starting the New Year Off Wrong 
Occupational Hazards - Jan 26 12:35 PM
It's January, and time for New Year's resolutions. The first day back in the office after Jan. 1 is a time for celebration, banter about the "Holiday 5 or 10 (pounds)" gained and discussions of the merits of New Year's resolutions.Save to My Web

More News 
Scranton Times-Tribune - Jan 29 12:16 AM
ACHIEVEMENTSSave to My Web

Green Mountain Power Receives Recognition for Statewide Safety Achievement 
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Jan 25 12:30 PM
COLCHESTER, Vt.----Jan. 25, 2006--Green Mountain Power today received recognition for achieving statewide excellence in its health and safety program. The Vermont Department of Labor's Project WorkSAFE Program has certified that all divisions of Green Mountain Power have met the requirements of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program .Save to My Web

Board to release fatal-accident simulation 
Home News Tribune - Jan 25 1:07 AM
PERTH AMBOY One year ago today an explosion at the Acetylene Service Co. on State Street resulted in the death of three employees, injuries to a fourth, nearly $200,000 in fines and a disruption in the Northeast supply of acetylene that is still being felt.Save to My Web

Construction worker run-over by dump truck 
KRQE Albuquerque - Jan 25 12:05 PM
ALBUQUERQUE -- A construction worker was run over by a dump truck in Albuquerque this morning. The man was badly injured and remains at UNM Hospital. The accident happened about 8:30 this morning in the parking lot of the new Petsmart on Mercantile near Interstate-25.Save to My Web
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January 28, 2006

Antineoplastic agent workplace contamination study: the Alberta Cancer


Antineoplastic agent workplace contamination study: the Alberta Cancer Board Pharmacy perspective.
Related Articles Antineoplastic agent workplace contamination study: the Alberta Cancer Board Pharmacy perspective. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2005 Sep;11(3):101-9 Authors: Schulz H, Bigelow S, Dobish R, Chambers CR STUDY OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility of routine monitoring for workplace antineoplastic agent contamination in the Alberta Cancer Board (ACB) pharmacy practice environment. SETTING: The ACB in the Canadian province of Alberta, which includes two public tertiary centres and 17 associated community satellite sites based around the province in existing hospitals. METHODS: Obtained organizational support and input prior to launching the feasibility study (Phase I). Samples were analysed for a common cytotoxic agent - cyclophosphamide. Surfaces chosen were within the biological safety cabinets, workplace counter tops and on external surfaces of vials provided by manufacturers. Blank samples and known contaminated controls were included in Phase I to reconfirm the methodology in a previously published study. Feasibility aspects of logistics and financial expenses were examined. A second phase (Phase II) was completed to test other areas of the pharmacy and vials, with blank samples included to reconfirm previously mentioned methodology. RESULTS: The results determined that the samples tested were below acceptable detection limits with the exception of the known contaminated sample (Phase I) and exterior surfaces of vials (Phase II). CONCLUSION: This project has increased staff awareness of the sources for antineoplastic agent workplace contamination. Some practice changes were instituted during the project itself. Logistics and expenses were realistic for routine monitoring to be adopted. PMID: 16390598 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Marathon Oil Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year


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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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Osha inspection costs, compliance costs, and other outcomes:


Osha inspection costs, compliance costs, and other outcomes: the first decade.
Related Articles Osha inspection costs, compliance costs, and other outcomes: the first decade. Policy Stud Rev. 1982;1(3):596-614 Authors: Pettus BE PMID: 11632732 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Occupational Health & Safety Occupational Health & Safety.


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January 27, 2006

Your Partner for a Safer Nevada (PDF)... Administrative


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Antineoplastic agent workplace contamination study: the Alberta Cancer


Antineoplastic agent workplace contamination study: the Alberta Cancer Board Pharmacy perspective.
Related Articles Antineoplastic agent workplace contamination study: the Alberta Cancer Board Pharmacy perspective. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2005 Sep;11(3):101-9 Authors: Schulz H, Bigelow S, Dobish R, Chambers CR STUDY OBJECTIVE: To investigate the feasibility of routine monitoring for workplace antineoplastic agent contamination in the Alberta Cancer Board (ACB) pharmacy practice environment. SETTING: The ACB in the Canadian province of Alberta, which includes two public tertiary centres and 17 associated community satellite sites based around the province in existing hospitals. METHODS: Obtained organizational support and input prior to launching the feasibility study (Phase I). Samples were analysed for a common cytotoxic agent - cyclophosphamide. Surfaces chosen were within the biological safety cabinets, workplace counter tops and on external surfaces of vials provided by manufacturers. Blank samples and known contaminated controls were included in Phase I to reconfirm the methodology in a previously published study. Feasibility aspects of logistics and financial expenses were examined. A second phase (Phase II) was completed to test other areas of the pharmacy and vials, with blank samples included to reconfirm previously mentioned methodology. RESULTS: The results determined that the samples tested were below acceptable detection limits with the exception of the known contaminated sample (Phase I) and exterior surfaces of vials (Phase II). CONCLUSION: This project has increased staff awareness of the sources for antineoplastic agent workplace contamination. Some practice changes were instituted during the project itself. Logistics and expenses were realistic for routine monitoring to be adopted. PMID: 16390598 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment


Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots.
Related Articles Remediation of Soil Contaminated with 2,4-Dichlorophenol by Treatment of Minced Shepherd's Purse Roots. Arch Environ Contam Toxicol. 2006 Feb;50(2):191-5 Authors: Park JW, Park BK, Kim JE This study investigated the applicability of minced shepherd's purse root containing high peroxidase activity as a catalytic agent instead of purified and immobilized peroxidase for the remediation of soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants, using 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP) as a model pollutant. The removal of 2,4-DCP in the soil was extremely fast when treated with peroxide and minced shepherd's purse root, and maximal removal was achieved within 10 min. Increasing the reaction temperature did not significantly influence removal of 2,4-DCP incubated with shepherd's purse. The removal of 2,4-DCP was dependent on the amount of shepherd's purse and the soil moisture content. Increasing the amount of shepherd's purse and moisture mixed with soil caused an increased removal of 2,4-DCP. Calcium peroxide was more effective than hydrogen peroxide, and maximal removal was achieved in 20 mM of both peroxides. The efficiency of 2,4-DCP removal decreased with increasing 2,4-DCP concentration but was greater than 60% at 500 to 1000 mg kg(-1). Our results provide strong evidence that shepherd's purse can be used to remediate soil contaminated with phenolic pollutants. PMID: 16392021 [PubMed - in process]

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The 1998 Donald E. Cummings Memorial Award Lecture.


The 1998 Donald E. Cummings Memorial Award Lecture. The industrial hygiene paradox, dilemmas, and a vision for the future.
Related Articles The 1998 Donald E. Cummings Memorial Award Lecture. The industrial hygiene paradox, dilemmas, and a vision for the future. Am Ind Hyg Assoc J. 1998 Nov;59(11):753-7 Authors: Lick HB How do we move from diatribe to dialogue? Since the Donald E. Cummings Award was first established in 1943, the profession of industrial hygiene has seen many changes. The traditional hazards Alice Hamilton addressed in her 1948 Cummings lecture have been controlled. However, the advent of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has changed the approach of many of today's industrial hygienists from "best professional practices" to regulatory compliance or OSHA industrial hygiene. Further, the dialogue that has existed between academia, business, government, and labor that allows industrial hygienists to identify and resolve health hazards is now threatened by lawsuits and lobbyists. Industrial hygienists have a professional responsibility to workers, employers, clients, and the public. Our vision for the future must refocus on this responsibility as we once again embrace dialogue instead of diatribe. This lecture was presented at the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Exposition in Atlanta, Ga., on May 13, 1998. PMID: 9830082 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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January 26, 2006

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Recognizing and treating depression in children and adolescents.


Recognizing and treating depression in children and adolescents.
Related Articles Recognizing and treating depression in children and adolescents. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2006 Feb 1;63(3):233-43 Authors: Dopheide JA PURPOSE: The clinical presentation and neurobiology of depression in youth and its appropriate treatment, as well as strategies for improving therapeutic benefit and preventing adverse outcomes, including suicide, are reviewed. SUMMARY: Functionally impairing depression occurs in 2-10% of children and adolescents. A diagnosis of depression should be considered when a physically healthy child exhibits depressed mood or anhedonia, multiple somatic complaints, or behavioral changes, such as bullying, aggression, and social withdrawal. Risk factors for depression include childhood trauma, genetic susceptibility, and environmental stressors. Antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy are the most effective treatments for adolescents with depression. Youth are at risk for the same adverse effects as adults but have an increased risk of behavioral activation, or switch, to mania and suicidal thoughts and behaviors early in treatment. Compared with other antidepressants, fluoxetine has the most evidence for safety and efficacy, particularly in adolescents 12 years or older. There is very little evidence for the effectiveness of any antidepressant in children 11 years and younger. Youth receiving antidepressants should be monitored closely for new-onset or worsening suicidality, particularly during the first two weeks after starting medication, and for three months of therapy. Behavioral activation, aggression, worsening depression, anxiety, insomnia, or impulsivity can herald a switch to mania or suicidality. CONCLUSION: Depression in youth is common and treatable and responds best to multimodal treatment combining patient and family education, cognitive behavioral therapy, and antidepressant medication. The potential benefits of antidepressants outweigh the risks for adolescents. Family and psychotherapeutic interventions are most effective for prepubertal children. PMID: 16434782 [PubMed - in process]

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