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Findings have suggested that immersing yourself in natural water in the open air is particularly good for positive mental wellbeing.

A Walk on Water - Providing Surf Therapy - SUN News Report Findings have suggested that immersing yourself in natural water in the open air is particularly good for positive mental wellbeing. For the past 7 years, A Walk on Water, out of Ventura, CA, has worked closely with local communities, businesses, volunteers, and watermen — brought together in serv...

Tesla, the automobile manufacturer, has settled with the EPA after numerous hazardous waste and air emissions violations were discovered at the company’s Fremont, CA manufacturing plant. EPA Pacific Southwest regional administrator, Mike Stoker, said that the settlement will bring urgently needed emergency response equipment to the City of Fremont. Investigators found the violations at the facility in 2017 during an unannounced inspection, which concluded that the company: [ 143 more words ]

Tesla Settles with EPA in Emission Standards Case - SUN News Report Tesla, the automobile manufacturer, has settled with the EPA after numerous hazardous waste and air emissions violations were discovered at the company’s Fremont, CA manufacturing plant. EPA Pacific Southwest regional administrator, Mike Stoker, said that the settlement will bring urgently needed ...

No, it's not the name of the latest mystery novel, TV series, or movie, but an insect that's the cause of major problems for the trucking industry. The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect native to Asia that was first discovered in Southeast Pennsylvania. It has the potential to greatly impact the agriculture industry, including grapes, hops, and hardwoods. … [ 224 more words ]

The Spotted Lanternfly and the Trucking Industry - SUN News Report No, it’s not the name of the latest mystery novel, TV series, or movie, but an insect that’s the cause of major problems for the trucking industry. The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect native to Asia that was first discovered in Southeast Pennsylvania. It has the potential to great...

Fort Worth, TX - Two medics passing the Interstate 35W northbound ramp to Interstate 20 eastbound ramp in their ambulance late last week, spotted a car on fire which had crashed into another vehicle where the ramps merged onto the highway. According to the Dallas Morning News, medics Miguel Brito and Ryan Bader immediately took the fire extinguisher from the ambulance and suppressed the flames enough to begin extricating two adults from the car. [ 112 more words ]

Medics in Dramatic Rescue of Occupants Trapped in Car Fire - SUN News Report Fort Worth, TX – Two medics passing the Interstate 35W northbound ramp to Interstate 20 eastbound ramp in their ambulance late last week, spotted a car on fire which had crashed into another vehicle where the ramps merged onto the highway. According to the Dallas Morning News, medics Miguel Brito ...

According to OSHA, half-a-million health care workers in the U.S. are still exposed to cancer-causing smoke every year. Several tools used in the operating room, like electro-surgery units and lasers, produce smoke. Patients are exposed to the fumes, too. U.S. research agencies, including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), have recommended surgical smoke evacuation for more than 20 years. [ 176 more words ]

Healthcare Workers Regularly Exposed to Cancer-Causing Smoke in ORs - SUN News Report According to OSHA, half-a-million health care workers in the U.S. are still exposed to cancer-causing smoke every year. Several tools used in the operating room, like electro-surgery units and lasers, produce smoke. Patients are exposed to the fumes, too. U.S. research agencies, including the Nation...

Bowling Green, OH - Dowa THT America Inc. - a heat treatment organization - is facing a total of $1.3 million in penalties for 25 health and safety violations. The company is now listed in OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program after an agency investigation. According to OSHA, the DOWA THT exposed employees to numerous atmospheric, thermal, electrical, and mechanical hazards - serious, and potentially life-threatening injuries and illnesses - as they performed maintenance inside heat-treating furnaces. [ 47 more words ]

Heat Treatment Business in Hot Water for Exposing Workers to Life-Threatening Injuries - SUN News Report Bowling Green, OH – Dowa THT America Inc. – a heat treatment organization – is facing a total of $1.3 million in penalties for 25 health and safety violations. The company is now listed in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program after an agency investigation. According to OSHA, the DOWA T...