News by subject: PSF

Driving is the leading cause of work-related death each year in the United States, with nearly 40% of deaths on the job occurring on American roads according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A major contributing factor to road deaths each...

Connolly Brothers Inc., a construction management firm serving private commercial, industrial and institutional clients, recently completed a 52,000 square-foot design-build fit-up project for Calare Properties. The facility, located in Milford, MA,...

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement: "Today, I released the Government of Canada's response to the Final Report of the Mass Casualty...

SummaryProduct: Henna cones Issue: Chemical hazard / Product safety What to do: Stop using and selling them immediately and dispose of them in regular household garbage Who this is for: General public / Industry; Retail, Importers IssueHealth Canada...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of burns and smoke inhalation associated with the use of Elide brand fire extinguishing balls. These products can fail to extinguish a fire, which could lead to...

A new measure to protect Florida consumers against dishonest towers was signed into law recently by Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL). The legislation (HB 179), which was strongly supported by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), will provide...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border over the Easter long weekend. Everyday, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy, and ensure the safe and efficient movement...

Product: Beef Biltong - OriginalIssue: Food - Microbial Contamination - SalmonellaDistribution: OnlineOntario See the affected products and product photos for this recall SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

The overdose crisis is one of the most serious and unprecedented public health threats in Canada's recent history. It is driven by the illegal drug supply, which is unpredictable, rapidly changing and growing increasingly toxic. The overdose crisis...

Today, the co-chairs of the federal, provincial, and territorial Special Advisory Committee on the Epidemic of Opioid Overdoses ? Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, and Dr. Yves Léger, New Brunswick's Acting Chief Medical Officer...

Health Canada is advising that the following product(s) may pose serious health risks. For more information, including product photos and what you should do, visit these online safety alerts: Unauthorized sexual enhancement productsUnauthorized skin...

Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom and Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger exhibited a bipartisan show of strength in taking on Big Oil, joining community leaders and environmental activist Jane Fonda in working to KEEP the historic law (SB1137)...

Intterra continues to expand its reach through the Public Safety world by joining The Wildfire Industry Collective. As a core piece of the first firetech ever created for wildland firefighting, Intterra will work to keep the frontline at the center...

Today, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme and Assistant Commissioner Dennis Daley, Commanding Officer of the Nova Scotia RCMP, delivered an update on the RCMP's progress on recommendations from the Mass Casualty Commission Final Report. For more...

Brady, the nation's oldest gun violence prevention group, assisted on ABC's latest episode "Good Grief" of their hit show, Station 19, streaming on Hulu. The episode featured an essential public safety tool known as an Extreme Risk...

Current safety inspection failures and supply chain disruptions experienced by Boeing and its airline customers create a natural demand for AI to improve safety performance by maintenance crews. Top ten global airline has adopted and implemented the...

Product: Enoki MushroomIssue: Food - Microbial Contamination - ListeriaDistribution:OntarioQuebecPossibly other provinces and territories See the affected products and product photos for this recall SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

At its Board meeting on March 25, the Ontario College of Pharmacists, the registering and regulating body for the province's pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacies, carefully considered feedback gathered directly from thousands of pharmacy...

Early this morning, a tragedy occurred after a container ship struck a support column of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore causing it to collapse. The ship was not owned or operated by, or carrying materials bound to or from the CONSOL Marine...

Today, the federal and Manitoba governments announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) to provide housing supports for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. The federal government is investing $13.7 million to create housing options...

Encouraging youth to learn about healthy habits can have long-lasting, positive effects on their overall health as they grow up. Even more beneficial is when young people are empowered to define their own health goals, bring forward their own...

Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilateral...

Workers Memorial Day is held in honor and recognition of those who lost their lives while on the job. In recognition of this important day, on April 26, 2024, CICB is hosting a Crane & Rigging Safety Awareness Seminar for managers, supervisors, and...

It is important to keep food safety in mind when handling eggs. Eggs are a popular food all year long, and especially popular during this time of year for springtime celebrations, such as Easter and Passover. However, harmful Salmonella bacteria can...

The RCMP is conducting a major operation today targeting a suspected Montréal criminal organization. Nearly 400 police officers are assisting in a series of searches as part of an investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, in...

Memphis Mayor Paul Young, in partnership with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA), announced the launch of the Black Mayors' Coalition on Crime (BMCC), an initiative to harness the collective power of black mayors across...

The following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO, National Police Federation, regarding the reported offer of an additional $110 million to the City of Surrey for the ongoing police transition and related confusion around key...

Gender-based violence has profound impacts on Canadian society and cost the lives of too many women, girls and gender-diverse people. Preventing and addressing gender-based violence is a crucial step to advancing gender equality in Canada. Today,...

Today, all charges were withdrawn against our members, OPP Provincial Constables Nathan Vanderheyden, Kenneth Pengelly and Grayson Cappus in relation to a police-involved shooting in Lindsay on November 26, 2020....

Overdoses remain the leading cause of unintentional death in the United States and account for nearly 10% of all workplace fatalities. To help positively impact the opioid epidemic in the U.S., the National Safety Council is ramping up its commitment...

Please be advised that Member of Parliament Michael McLeod, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, will make an announcement regarding funding to support Indigenous governments and organizations in the territory...

Full Circle Lithium Corp. ("FCL" or the "Company") , a USA-based lithium products manufacturer and recycler with a...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced that Park City School District (PCSD) of Summit County, Utah has deployed its...

In a crucial advisory to the public, Banxso, a preeminent figure in the online trading sector, is sounding the alarm on the rising wave of deep fake scams infiltrating the digital landscape. The firm is intensifying its call for clients to exercise...

Early intervention with a minimally invasive treatment called uterine artery embolization (UAE) can help women avoid hysterectomy due to severe bleeding after childbirth, according to a new study being presented at the Society of Interventional...

Letter carriers who protected a woman from a vicious pit bull attack, pulled residents from a burning home, alerted a resident to a gas leak or brought joy to those in their communities are among those to be honored on Wednesday, March 27....

UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced it has been accepted as an independent laboratory by the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard for testing fire detection equipment that...

Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared an important new proposal to improve access to services through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Announced at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol alongside...

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border over the Easter long weekend. Everyday, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy, and ensure the safe and efficient movement...

The Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ), the Kativik Regional Government (KRG), Minister responsible for Relations with First Nations and the Inuit Ian Lafrenière, Minister of Labour and Minister responsible for the Nord-du-Québec...

Today, the independent Expert Panel conducting the review of the Cannabis Act welcomed the tabling of its final report in both houses of Parliament. The report, a legislative requirement under the Act, reviews progress toward meeting the Act's...

Today, the Government of British Columbia released its flood strategy, From Flood Risk to Resilience: A BC Flood Strategy to 2035. Following the release, Aaron Sutherland, Vice-President, Pacific and Western, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), issued...

The California Fire Foundation (www.cafirefoundation.org), the California-based non-profit that assists families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they protect, has announced its 2024 California...

Today, 123 leading civil rights, public health, medical, faith, youth-serving and other organizations placed a full-page ad in The Washington Post and issued a joint statement urging the Biden Administration to issue final rules this month to...

Olympus Corporation, a global medical technology company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, is reminding families about the common swallowing hazards that could be hiding in their child's Easter basket, on their...

BRINC, an American developer of technology in the service of public safety, introduces BRINC LiveOps. The LiveOps software platform ? accessible on any modern browser ? enhances coordination, efficiency, and effectiveness in public safety drone...

Carbyne today announced that South Florida's North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD) has selected Carbyne APEX to provide rich media data to its call-handling system. This decision marks a significant advancement in the City's commitment to...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced today that its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness...

Round Rock Independent School District Police Department is using Oracle's Public Safety Suite to improve information access and communications across the 55 school campuses and over 47,000 students it supports. Previously, the department relied on...

SummaryProducts: Nicotine pouches (placed in the mouth between the gum and cheek), also known as tobacco-less or tobacco-free nicotine pouches, nicotine buccal pouches and oral nicotine pouches.Issue: Health products ? product safetyWhat to...