News by subject: PSF

SafeGuard, an international safety-tech solution that uses machine learning to predict and prevent worksite accidents by automating decision making, today revealed that data collected by its software indicated a strong correlation between...

With summer fast approaching, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is calling attention to a lesser-known hazard of many popular seasonal activities: ear and hearing damage. The good news, according to ASHA, is that by taking some...

To create lasting change for every Canadian, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. (RBH) continues to call for a harm reduction approach towards smoking that recognizes that the harmful chemicals in the smoke of a burning cigarette (combustion) are the...

The ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Forêts has decided to ban open fires in or in the vicinity of a forest because of the current conditions. This decision, taken in collaboration with the Société de protection des forêts contre le feu...

SummaryProduct: Unauthorized amoxicillin capsulesIssue: Health products ? Unauthorized product, Product safetyWhat to do: Prescription drugs can only be legally sold to consumers in Canada with a prescription. Buy your prescription drugs only from...

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise users that the Union Bridge on the Chaudière Crossing will be reopened to pedestrians and cyclists, but will remain closed to motorists. Access through the construction zone for...

Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) are preventable, treatable and in many cases curable. However, these infections remain a significant public health concern in Canada and around the world. Today, Michael McLeod, Member of...

Canadians deserve to be safe in their communities. That's why the Government of Canada has a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and resources into our neighborhoods. A central part of this involves adding resources to fight crime and...

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. IGNORING THIS NOTICE WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT APPROVALA Canada-wide settlement has been reached in several proposed class actions relating to the prescription drugs OxyContin® and OxyNEO®. These...

In response to an alarming rise in new crime trends across the United States, SafetyRights.com, powered by SteinLaw, one of Florida's leading personal injury law firms, is raising awareness about the risks and the potential devastating...

Kiwetinohk today announced it has commenced orderly startup procedures at both its Simonette and Placid fields after significant improvement in the wildfire situation in the Fox Creek area. Kiwetinohk's facilities are safely accessible, however the...

Trending Today is an award-winning Fox Business TV show dedicated towards celebrating entrepreneurs and their excellence in their industries. Having featured innovators and leaders from various sectors, the show's May 2023 episode will feature the...

Today, Texas Center for the Missing (TCM), The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA) launched a new month-long campaign across Texas calling attention to the ongoing searches for local...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, for an announcement about the Government of Canada's work to...

Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Hurricane Centre provided the Canadian context to the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's outlook for the 2023 hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to...

Truleo, the leading provider of automated body camera review and analysis technology for law enforcement, today announced that the Elkton Police Department has signed on to utilize the company's body camera data analysis platform....

The University of Chicago's Market Shaping Accelerator (MSA) today announced its $2 million Innovation Challenge. Launched earlier this month, the MSA aims to accelerate efforts to address major global challenges by leveraging the power of...

SPS PoolCare, the fastest-growing pool care company in the United States, is proud to announce its partnership with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) ? to help spread the word about water safety and the importance of education around...

Indigenous communities, like all communities in Canada, should be places where individuals and families feel safe. That is why the Government of Canada has been making unprecedented investments in community safety, including in policing and in...

On May 25, the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police, the co-chairs of President Obama's Task Force on 21st Century Policing, Laurie Robinson and Charles Ramsey, called for steps to transform policing through a whole of...

A report published today by Perception Point, a leading provider of advanced threat prevention across digital channels, has identified a 356% growth in the amount of advanced phishing attacks...

Despite concerted efforts to reduce both serious injury and death on the job, workplace fatality rates in the United States have remained largely unchanged over the past three decades. To help reverse this devastating development and assist...

Displays real-time driving information on the road for drivers, and guides pedestrians to cross roads safely with a virtual crosswalk.The system integrates with the camera sensor and GPS navigation to show various information and help drivers drive...

Despite concerted efforts to reduce both serious injury and death on the job, workplace fatality rates in the United States have remained largely unchanged over the past three decades. To help reverse this devastating development and assist...

Crisis hotlines are a lifeline for survivors of gender-based violence and are critical support services. During the pandemic, the demand for crisis hotline services significantly increased across Canada and this demand continues today. Today, the...

Gender-based violence is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time. Prevention and support services are essential to respond to the needs of Canadians, as gender equality cannot be achieved without...

407 ETR is collaborating with Mohawk College's Unmanned and Remote Sensing Innovation Centre (URSIC) to test safer and more efficient ways of conducting visual inspections of overhead structures. Currently, employees physically climb overhead...

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA), the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, today announced the launch of WeAreWhatWeBreathe.com, a new website...

Product: Thai Green PeppersIssue: Food - Microbial Contamination ? SalmonellaDistribution: The recalled product has been sold in Alberta, Saskatchewan and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. See the affected products and...

Canadians deserve to be safe in their communities. That's why the Government of Canada has a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and resources into our neighbourhoods. A central part of this involves adding resources to fight crime and...

The Memorial Day weekend kicks off what is often referred to by traffic safety experts as "the 100 deadliest days."  The period from Memorial Day through Labor Day usually sees a dangerous spike in teen traffic fatalities ? an increase of more than...

With Memorial Day fast approaching, Americans are starting to think about their much-needed summer vacations, and hotels are gearing up for what could be a very busy travel season. But more guests means greater interaction between people and...

As summer kicks into high gear on Memorial Day weekend, families converge on aquatic centers, pools, water parks and open bodies of water. Taking proactive steps to ensure everyone's safety is vital. The National Water Safety Coalition urges families...

Today, Clean Label Project, a non-profit with the mission to bring truth and transparency to food and consumer product labeling, has banded together with over 30 global CEOs from top baby, child, and maternal health brands to announce the debut of...

As infectious disease outbreaks and extreme weather events threaten the health of more Americans, a new report shows the need for strengthened national and state public health emergency preparedness....

Food business owners and managers should be aware of new FDA Food Code requirements found in the 2022 Food Code. An updated version is released every few years to help safeguard public health and ensure food safety; the most recent version was...

Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, Her Worship Catherine Fournier, Mayor of Longueuil and Chair of the Longueuil Agglomeration Executive Committee and Patrick Bélanger, Director of the...

Austin Air Systems, North America's premier manufacturer of clinically tested HEPA air purifiers, has published a comprehensive toolkit that delivers crucial public information on wildfire smoke. Due to the growing severity and prolonged nature of...

GraduationBefore your high school graduate celebrates, talk with them about keeping events alcohol?free. It may save a life! Drinking to celebrate graduation can result in vandalism, arrests, sexual assaults, injuries and trips to the emergency room,...

Memorial Day weekend is the traditional kick-off for summer, a time when many people will enjoy more outdoor activities. From riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs), to taking a swim and firing up the grill, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission...

There is an impaired driving crisis in the US, and Safe Streets Initiative partners have stepped up. RADD, Safe Night, and ONUS Enterprises partnering to deliver the next generation of safe streets community programming."When it comes to roadway...

Fourteen years, 24 deaths and more than 400 injuries later, the United States is still dealing with the largest vehicle safety recall in its history. Defective Takata airbags are putting Americans at risk every day; there are currently...

ActiveFence, whose mission is to protect online platforms and their users from malicious behavior and harmful content, today released the "Generative AI: The New Attack Vector for Platforms" report. Through this research, ActiveFence investigated...

Following a nine-month pilot project, the City of Repentigny and its police department (SPVR) invited police representatives and the media to attend a presentation on the results of its first use of a Ford Mach-E electric patrol car. During these...

Fourteen years, 24 deaths and more than 400 injuries later, the United States is still dealing with the largest vehicle safety recall in its history. Defective Takata airbags are putting Americans at risk every day; there are...

Fourteen years, 24 deaths and more than 400 injuries later, the United States is still dealing with the largest vehicle safety recall in its history. Defective Takata airbags are putting Americans at risk every day; there are...

Women's Health Interactive, an online publisher exclusively focused on fearless conversations about sex and sexuality, has teamed up with AH! YES and their quest to Make Vaginas Happy®. This unique partnership is designed to promote sexual intimacy...

More than 670,000 U.S. motorists were pulled over in 2022, and that number is on the rise. The wrong words or actions during a traffic stop can have life-altering consequences, especially if you're legally armed. That's why U.S. LawShield, America's...

For many, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer: a season full of friends, family and travel. Many will choose to travel by car to visit and celebrate with loved ones, but tragically, too many will not make it home safely. The...

MedStar Health is launching its third annual National Safe Sun Week to shine a light on the important and potentially life-saving topic of spring and summer skin protection. National Safe Sun Week 2023 runs from Monday, May 22, through Sunday, May...