National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Aimco Reports Third Quarter Results, Updates 2023 Guidance, and Provides Highlights on Recent and Planned Activities

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Aimco acquired 1.7 million shares of its common stock during the third quarter 2023 at an average cost of $7.52 per share.

Key Points: 
  • Aimco acquired 1.7 million shares of its common stock during the third quarter 2023 at an average cost of $7.52 per share.
  • Year to date, as of October 31, 2023, Aimco acquired more than 5.3 million shares at an average price of $7.40 per share.
  • Subsequent to quarter end, the Aimco Board of Directors increased the number of shares authorized for repurchase to 30 million, doubling the size of the Board’s previous authorization.
  • As of September 30, 2023, Aimco had five active development and redevelopment projects located in four U.S. markets, in varying phases of construction and lease-up.

The Healthy Work Campaign Strongly Supports Dr. David Michael's Public Letter to OSHA and Urges Immediate Action

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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The Healthy Work Campaign strongly supports this letter and urges immediate action by OSHA.

Key Points: 
  • The Healthy Work Campaign strongly supports this letter and urges immediate action by OSHA.
  • Both blue and white-collar workers in the U.S. are experiencing an increasing frequency of work-related mental health problems.
  • Surgeon General documented the problem in a comprehensive report , titled " Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace ".
  • Healthy work can make a significant contribution to reducing burnout, preventing mental ill health, and promoting employee well-being," says Dr. Peter Schnall.

National Safety Council and Partners Announce Winner of the 2023 Prevention through Design Award

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the third annual Prevention through Design (PtD) Award was presented to the Port of Portland, the port authority responsible for overseeing the Portland International Airport and operating other transportation infrastructure in Portland, Oregon, for their outstanding leadership in reducing workplace hazards through design methods. The award ceremony was a collaborative effort of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) as well as the National Safety Council (NSC) and held for the first time ever at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

Key Points: 
  • The award ceremony was a collaborative effort of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) as well as the National Safety Council (NSC) and held for the first time ever at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo .
  • On behalf of the National Safety Council, thank you, Port of Portland, for making people safe and congratulations."
  • Nomination instructions for the fourth annual Prevention through Design (PtD) Award in 2024 are now available on the PtD award website.
  • In addition to NSC and ASSP, the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) announced their partnership for the fourth annual PtD Award.

Interstate Health Celebrates Grand Opening of New Urgent and Primary Care Clinic in Racine

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Interstate Health has announced the opening of a new urgent and primary care clinic located in the Racine PETRO at exit #333 on I-94, just south of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and north of Chicago.

Key Points: 
  • Interstate Health has announced the opening of a new urgent and primary care clinic located in the Racine PETRO at exit #333 on I-94, just south of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and north of Chicago.
  • The clinic will serve commercial drivers who frequent the Racine PETRO, as well as local communities and travelers in need of quality healthcare services.
  • “In addition to the commercial drivers that Interstate Health Racine will serve, I am confident that other people traveling through our community will benefit from having another option of accessing quality urgent care, primary care, and occupational health services.
  • We are excited for their membership in RAMAC and to share in this special announcement.”
    Interstate Health Racine is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST and offers primary care, urgent care and occupational health services.

Dematic Reduces Noise of Supply Chain Facilities, Enhances Worker Experience With 3D Noise Mapping Audit

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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"By implementing this portfolio of technology, our customers can take the noise levels down in their facilities from a concert hall to a classroom chat.

Key Points: 
  • "By implementing this portfolio of technology, our customers can take the noise levels down in their facilities from a concert hall to a classroom chat.
  • To diagnose noise levels, Dematic uses 3D noise mapping to conduct on-site testing at customer facilities that visually identifies acoustic hazards, similar to the way a heatmap identifies temperature hazards.
  • Dematic then builds a noise model to simulate how upgrading equipment would reduce noise levels.
  • "Reducing noise levels in facilities is not only meaningful for worker health and safety, but also to job satisfaction.

Aimco Reports Second Quarter Results, Updates Guidance, and Provides Recent Highlights

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Monday, August 7, 2023
Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Professional Services, Finance, Aurora, Faculty, Benson, Grosvenor–Strathmore station, Anschutz Medical Campus, University, Parkmerced, San Francisco, Washington Metro, Benson Hotel, National Air Communications, Front Range, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Hamilton, Sale, Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation, Documentation, Rocky Mountains, Investment, AIR, Risk, TSR, Commercial property, Airline, Property management, Aimco

Aimco acquired 1.0 million shares of its common stock during the second quarter 2023 at an average cost of $7.97 per share.

Key Points: 
  • Aimco acquired 1.0 million shares of its common stock during the second quarter 2023 at an average cost of $7.97 per share.
  • Year to date, as of July 31, 2023, Aimco acquired more than 3.1 million shares at an average price of $7.54 per share.
  • During the second quarter, Aimco invested $81.1 million in development and redevelopment activities.
  • In the second quarter 2023, Aimco invested $5.6 million into future development pipeline projects located in Southeast Florida, the Washington D.C. Metro, and Colorado’s Front Range.

As a summer heat wave pummels the US, an expert warns about the dangers of humidity – particularly for toddlers, young athletes and older adults

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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So we’ll have more hot days and more extremely hot days, which result in an increased frequency, duration and intensity of environmental heat waves.

Key Points: 
  • So we’ll have more hot days and more extremely hot days, which result in an increased frequency, duration and intensity of environmental heat waves.
  • Kenney: The primary means by which humans get rid of body heat that’s built up is by evaporation of sweat.
  • Why are infants and older adults particularly vulnerable to heat and humidity?
  • So individuals on both ends of the age spectrum tend to be particularly vulnerable to what we term classic heatstroke.
  • Is the heat index a good measurement of how hot it feels and how people’s bodies are affected by heat?
  • It doesn’t account for radiation from the Sun, for example‚ but it’s much better than the heat index because it’s much more physiological.
  • Watch the full interview to hear more about how heat and humidity affect your health.

Center for Plain Language Announces 2023 ClearMark Award Winners

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Center for Plain Language announced Thursday, June 22, the winners of its 13th annual ClearMark Awards. The ClearMarks recognize the best in plain-language communications—in English, French, and Spanish—from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private companies in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Health Literacy Media and Novartis: "Clinical Trial Results Summaries"
    Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: "What Does a Safe Sleep Environment Look Like?"
  • CommunicateHealth and the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: "MyHealthfinder Tool"
    Winner: CommunicateHealth and the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: "MyHealthfinder Tool"
    Health Literacy Media and Kansas City Health Department: "Tips for dealing with feeling lonely or isolated"
    Mission Partners and the Public Health Communications Collaborative: "Plain Language for Public Health"
    Winner: Health Literacy Media and Kansas City Health Department: "Tips for dealing with feeling lonely or isolated"
    North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: "How Safe and Effective COVID-19 Vaccines Come to You"
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: "Worker Safety Matters When Working Near Power Lines"
    Autrement dit and Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction: "Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Public Summary"
    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: "Ladder Rung Infographic: Improving Ease and Safety with Smaller Rung Spacing"
    Winner: Autrement dit and Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction: "Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, Public Summary"
    North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: "NCDHHS COVID-19 Response"
    National Genetics Education and Family Support Center, Expecting Health: "The Family Center Leadership Hub"
    North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: "NCDHHS COVID-19 Response"
    National Genetics Education and Family Support Center, Expecting Health: "The Family Center Leadership Hub"
    Independence Insights Blue Cross Blue Shield: "IBX Insights: My Dad Got Scammed...Don't Let This Happen to You"
    Winner: Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield: "IBX Insights: My Dad Got Scammed...Don't Let This Happen to You"
    Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing: "Health First Colorado Member Newsletter (March 2023)"
    Winner: Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing: "Health First Colorado Member Newsletter (March 2023)"
    Kimble Center for Legal Drafting at WMU–Law School: "A Durable Power of Attorney for My Finances"
    Winner: Kimble Center for Legal Drafting at WMU–Law School: "A Durable Power of Attorney for My Finances"
    CommunicateHealth and Les Turner ALS Foundation: "Genetic Testing Module"
    )ducaloi : La communication claire: aide-mImoire pour communiquer de l'information juridique de maniHre claire et efficace
    North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: "Un Verano Saludable"
    Winner: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: "Un Verano Saludable"

At FTC’s Request, Florida District Court Permanently Bars Deceptive COVID-19 PPE Marketer from Selling Any Protective Goods or Services to Consumers

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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The order also includes two monetary judgments against Romero, who has done business under the names Trend Deploy and Uvenux.

Key Points: 
  • The order also includes two monetary judgments against Romero, who has done business under the names Trend Deploy and Uvenux.
  • The first judgment is for $989,483.69, to be returned to consumers harmed by Romero’s violations of the FTC Act and the Commission’s Mail Order Rule.
  • The court also entered a second civil penalty judgment of $2,562.21 for Romero’s violations of the FTC Act with regards to the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act.
  • When Romero eventually did deliver the products, he often sent supplies that were inferior in quality to what consumers ordered.

At FTC’s Request, Florida District Court Permanently Bars Deceptive COVID-19 PPE Marketer from Selling Any Protective Goods or Services to Consumers

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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The order also includes two monetary judgments against Romero, who has done business under the names Trend Deploy and Uvenux.

Key Points: 
  • The order also includes two monetary judgments against Romero, who has done business under the names Trend Deploy and Uvenux.
  • The first judgment is for $989,483.69, to be returned to consumers harmed by Romero’s violations of the FTC Act and the Commission’s Mail Order Rule.
  • The court also entered a second civil penalty judgment of $2,562.21 for Romero’s violations of the FTC Act with regards to the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act.
  • When Romero eventually did deliver the products, he often sent supplies that were inferior in quality to what consumers ordered.