News by subject: PSF

Holidays are traditionally a time of travel for families across the United States, and the Thanksgiving holiday is no different. Many people choose to travel by car to visit family and loved ones, but unfortunately, that mode of transportation is one...

A new tide of regulation coupled with public expectation for safe and sustainable chemicals and products will create both substantial opportunities and new risks for industry, according to an expert at TSG Consulting. Sue Bullock joined the...

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that three inmates at Grande Cache Institution, in Alberta, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are...

Ariadne Labs, a joint center for health systems innovation at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, is pleased to announce it has launched a Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action called...

Teens share insights in real-time clicker-recorded Q&A surveying at Buckets Over Bullying Social Media Safety Rally for 500+ teens and parents in Chicago U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports approximately one-third of middle school and high...

The State of New York ("The State") is being named in a series of civil actions collectively alleging that at least 750 individuals were sexually assaulted while in the custody of the New York State Department of Correctional Services (DOCS),...

Blues Wireless, a hyperscale cellular IoT connectivity solution, was honored as the "Cost-Effective Mitigation Product of The Year" at the Natural Disaster Expo: Heat and Fire Expo. This award reinforces the company's commitment to enabling...

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise pedestrians that the pathway behind the Centre Block and the stairway on the west escarpment of Parliament Hill are now closed for the winter. The Queen Victoria Monument and area, located on...

The JOB Group, based in Northern Germany, has received the VdS seal of approval from the insurance industry for its system, after the independent testing laboratories of VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH confirmed its reliability and effectiveness. It is the...

The JOB Group, based in Northern Germany, has received the VdS seal of approval from the insurance industry for its system, after the independent testing laboratories of VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH confirmed its reliability and effectiveness. It is the...

Whether Black Friday or Cyber Monday, consumers are looking for ways to save money on big ticket items like furniture and TVs this holiday season. But the BEST deal includes the gift of safety: anchoring heavy items to the wall to prevent tip-over...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about the risk of entrapment and strangulation presented by inflatable bounce houses with a hoop sold under the name "My Bouncer Little Castle" on Amazon.com, eBay.com, Sears.com...

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Alexander Hoehn-Saric and U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23) announced today three awardees of a grant program aimed at preventing pool and spa drownings, as well as drain entrapments. The...

Today, the Honourable Mona Fortier, President of the Treasury Board, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and for Shared Services, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, issued the following...

Mr. Lube has partnered with BGC Canada (formerly known as Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) to help keep their vehicles in top driving condition this winter. BGC Club staff rely on their vans to deliver vital programming to youth in 70+ communities...

As Americans head into the holiday season, the hustle and bustle of decorating, traveling, and general merriment may lead to an increase in spinal injuries. To help, the National Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) today released a new Holiday Safety...

CENTEGIX, the leader in incident response solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Ident-A-Kid, a leading provider of K-12 school and child safety solutions, that will extend the ability of schools to maintain a safe and secure environment...

Cold weather is about to settle in and CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO), Toronto Police Service (TPS), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the City of Toronto want to know: are you winter ready?...

The "Public Safety LTE & 5G Market: 2022 ? 2030 ? Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts" report presents an in-depth assessment of the public safety LTE and 5G market, including the value chain, market drivers, barriers to uptake,...

To confront the dangerous triple threat of COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza currently putting children's lives at risk ? particularly those aged four and younger ? the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) calls on...

Juvare, the leader in crisis and emergency management technology, today announced the launch of JX Connector. Built on the Juvare Exchange® platform, this solution is designed to increase the speed at which new data streams can be consumed by users...

Traffic signal control affects the daily life of people living in urban areas. The existing system relies on a theory- or rule-based controller in charge of altering the traffic lights based on traffic conditions. The objective is to reduce vehicle...

What:    Are you ready for winter driving? CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO), Toronto Police Services (TPS), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the City of Toronto are partnering up to kick off the season with a...

A test of Alert Ready, Canada's National Public Alerting System will take place on November 16, 2022, across most provinces and territories. PROVINCE/TERRITORY LOCAL TESTING TIME Alberta 1:55 PM MST British Columbia 1:55 PM PST Manitoba 1:55 PM CST...

It is in the wake of a rescue operation in the waters of the St. Lawrence, near the Mercier Bridge, during the night of October 24 to 25, 2022, that the Montreal Firefighters Association has reported to the CNESST a dramatic situation that a crew of...

Pixalate, the market-leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics platform for Connected TV (CTV) and Mobile Advertising, today released the latest edition of our CTV Ad Fraud Series, where we highlight unique forms of...

Texas Transportation Commissioner Laura Ryan and Houston Independent School District officials today joined TxDOT Houston District Engineer Eliza Paul, P.E. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials, the Kailee Mills Foundation, and students...

Legal-Bay, the Pre-Settlement Funding Company, announced an increase in motor vehicle accidents now that deer mating season is underway, leading to more collisions on the road. Mating season runs from late October through mid-December, and with...

DEKRA, the international expert organization, has announced the winners of the DEKRA Award 2022. This year's prestigious awards went to Droniq GmbH ("Safety" category), Airbus Defence and Space GmbH...

Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President of the National Police Federation (NPF), regarding the future of policing in Surrey:...

Today, François Néashit, Chief of the Conseil des Atikamekw de Wemotaci, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the first step toward bringing fire protection services in Wemotaci up to provincial health and safety...

On November 8, 2022, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Regional Deputy Commissioner France Gratton, to the incoming Regional...

Fire Protection guidelines and procedures can be confusing to the average citizen. In order to become a contractor on behalf of the LAFD you need to begin the process with raw field experience. After two years on the job, then one would consider...

The law firm of Riddle & Brantley was recently named a "Champion of Courage" by the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC) ? an organization committed to educating policymakers and the public about commercial truck safety issues....

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced today that the 2023 Mazda3 and 2023 Mazda3 Sport achieved the highest performance and were the only vehicles out of 11 small cars to earn its top "Good" rating in a new, tougher side crash...

With the holiday season fast approaching and families preparing to gather, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is teaming up with members of Congress and safety advocates to remind adults to keep the little ones safe ? whether at home...

Heavy rains and gusty winds are expected to accompany Tropical Storm Nicole as it passes through the Carolinas on Friday, bringing the potential for high winds, flooding and widespread power outages. While this late season storm is expected to weaken...

What:    Are you ready for winter driving? CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO), Toronto Police Services (TPS), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the City of Toronto are partnering up to kick off the season with a...

Duke Energy Florida is urging customers to take precautions as Tropical Storm Nicole continues to move through Florida today, cutting power to thousands of...

Connect America, the nationally recognized innovator in connective care technology to empower seniors and vulnerable populations to age gracefully in place, today announced several enhancements to its Connect America Hometm platform. This...

With the U.S. in the grip of a "tri-demic" of respiratory syncytial virus ( RSV), new Covid variants, and the highest flu hospitalization rates in more than a decade, accurately screening for fever has never been more important. But as ERs, urgent...

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadians from the playground to the podium, helping Canadians get active, inspiring young people and bringing people together in the spirit of healthy competition. Today, the Honourable Pascale...

Government of Canada officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and be available to address other public health concerns. DateNovember 10, 2022 Time10:00 AM (EST) Location The news conference will be virtual only. Participation in the question and...

Our doctors, nurses, and clinicians have been at the front lines of treating the consequences of diabetes every day. With over 20 years of supporting wound centers, we've learned 2 important truth's about diabetes:...

Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender?based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights...

Tropical storm Nicole is forecast to bring hazardous weather to Florida and other southeastern states as early as Wednesday night. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting consumers in the path of this dangerous storm about the...

Government of Canada officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and be available to address other public health concerns. DateNovember 10, 2022 Time10:00 AM (EST) Location The news conference will be virtual only. Participation in the question and...

Full of tradition, festivities, family and fun, the holiday season is quickly approaching. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is teaming up with pediatric experts and child safety advocates to remind adults to keep the little ones safe at...

The family of Cameron Redus, a University of Incarnate Word senior who was shot and killed by a UIW campus police officer in 2013, have settled their lawsuit against the university and its police officer, Christopher Carter. The lawsuit settled for a...

The Sault Ste. Marie Airport is pleased to share that it has partnered with #NotInMyCity to educate and raise stakeholder and community awareness regarding human trafficking in aviation within Canada....