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National Safety Council Commemorates MSD Pledge Anniversary by Sharing Insights and Actions Along the Journey to Reducing the Most Common Workplace Injury

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Musculoskeletal disorders, or MSDs, are the most common workplace injury and the leading cause of worker disability, involuntary retirement and limitations to gainful employment. In addition to the impact these injuries have on employee wellbeing, they also cost businesses in the private sector nearly $17 billion a year. Recognizing the significance of this issue, the National Safety Council launched the MSD Pledge last June to reduce this pervasive safety challenge. Today, more than 160 of the world's top organizations have joined the global movement to transform workplace safety and improve the lives of millions of workers. 

Key Points: 
  • Recognizing the significance of this issue, the National Safety Council launched the MSD Pledge last June to reduce this pervasive safety challenge.
  • To commemorate this milestone, the Council's MSD Solutions Lab , a groundbreaking initiative established in 2021 with funding from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) to solve workplace MSDs, Thursday hosted its second annual Workplace Safety Summit: Insights and Actions to Prevent the Most Common Injury on the Job.
  • The MSD Pledge is one of several initiatives underway by the MSD Solutions Lab to solve MSDs before they start, including an advisory council, MSD pioneering research, innovation challenges, and grant program.
  • To learn more about the MSD Pledge, the MSD Solutions Lab, and the risks associated with MSDs, visit www.nsc.org/msd .

The 400 Years of African American History Commission Releases "Black Coal Miners of Appalachia"

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 400 Years of African American History Commission (400YAAHC), a 15-member federally appointed commission established to coordinate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the English colonies on August 20, 1619, announced today the release of "Black Coal Miners of Appalachia," the latest episode of its 400 HOUR television program representing Black Excellence and promoting contributions African Americans have made, and continue to make, to this country. 400YAAHC's newest installment will air at 7 p.m. EST on Monday, May 15, 2023 on www.400yaahc.gov and on Facebook @400YAAHC. 

Key Points: 
  • 400YAAHC's newest installment will air at 7 p.m. EST on Monday, May 15, 2023 on www.400yaahc.gov and on Facebook @400YAAHC.
  • "I've seen many a tombstone in the last 28 years from black lung and we're seeing more now."
  • The special 400 HOUR program will look at the history of African Americans who worked the coal mines and will feature former coal miners diagnosed with coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP), commonly known as "black lung disease," or progressive massive fibrosis (PMF), a late-stage chronic form of CWP.
  • "When coal mining became a growing industry after the Civil War, companies recruited African Americans to mine coal so the country could have electricity," added Carson.

PPE Innovators Get Assist From Sports World In Big Win For Knee Health

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Friday, April 7, 2023
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Skemp explained how they got to the answer on a recent episode of the Radio Free Tenacity podcast .

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  • Skemp explained how they got to the answer on a recent episode of the Radio Free Tenacity podcast .
  • "The inspiration we took was from the sports world where a lot of the knee pads are built for anti-impact.
  • "And then on the pad designs for both of these, we added what looks like wings on the sides," explains Skemp.
  • Direct contact pressure of the knee against hard surfaces is known to lead to cumulative knee injuries such as OA.

Safety Matters Program Raises Awareness of Workplace Safety Among Teen Workers

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) partnered to create Safety Matters , a program to raise awareness among young people about workplace safety and health and to provide an understanding of the skills they need to become active participants in creating safe and healthy work environments.

Key Points: 
  • The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) partnered to create Safety Matters , a program to raise awareness among young people about workplace safety and health and to provide an understanding of the skills they need to become active participants in creating safe and healthy work environments.
  • “Recent statistics speak volumes about the risks posed to young workers and the need for proper education and training of these vulnerable workers,” says Lawrence D. Sloan, CEO of AIHA.
  • “The best advice for young workers is to know your rights and not be afraid to speak up,” adds Sloan.
  • In addition to the Safety Matters program, AIHA recently launched its new website, Healthier Workplaces .

Travelers Institute Announces Spring 2023 Virtual Programming

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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The Travelers Institute , the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ), today announced its Wednesdays with Woodward® spring 2023 virtual programming schedule.

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  • The Travelers Institute , the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ), today announced its Wednesdays with Woodward® spring 2023 virtual programming schedule.
  • The webinar series, hosted by Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers, examines pressing topics at the intersection of insurance, business and public policy.
  • Allen McCalister, Director of Workers Compensation at Travelers, will also join the conversation to share Travelers’ approach to post-injury care.
  • For more information about the Travelers Institute or the Wednesdays with Woodward® schedule of events, please visit Travelers.com/Travelers-Institute .

UV Angel Clean Air™ Systems Demonstrated to Significantly Improve Indoor Air Quality for Senior Residents, Employees, and Families by Reducing Airborne and Surface Bacteria in a New Study with Trinity Health Senior Communities (THSC)

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Today, a Michigan-based leading disinfection technology and software company announced the results from an advanced study with Trinity Health Senior Communities (THSC) demonstrating that UV Angel Clean Air™ units were effective in significantly reducing airborne and surface bacteria.

Key Points: 
  • Today, a Michigan-based leading disinfection technology and software company announced the results from an advanced study with Trinity Health Senior Communities (THSC) demonstrating that UV Angel Clean Air™ units were effective in significantly reducing airborne and surface bacteria.
  • After installing UV Angel at five senior communities, the study took place at THSC’s McAuley Rehabilitation and Wellness in Muskegon, MI.
  • The study yielded outcomes showing a greater than 70% reduction in the number of bacteria in the air resulting in significant improvement in indoor air quality (IAQ).
  • The system quietly draws air from the room into a shielded chamber, where studies have demonstrated UV Angel Clean Air ultraviolet light (UVGI) neutralizes viruses, bacteria, and fungi (mold).

Global Ocular Adhesives and Sealants Market Report to 2030 - Featuring Reliance Life-Sciences, Ocular Therapeutix, Baxter, Medtronic and Reliance Life-Sciences - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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The demand for better surgical treatment is increasing, which is helping the market for ocular sealants grow.

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  • The demand for better surgical treatment is increasing, which is helping the market for ocular sealants grow.
  • Approximately 2,000 American workers suffer work-related eye injuries each day, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
  • These ocular sealants are used during wound reconstruction to improve the patient's post-operative state while preserving the wound's integrity.
  • Ocular sealants and adhesives are employed in a variety of indications because each type has distinct advantages and disadvantages.

Lucid Diagnostics Holds First #CheckYourFoodTube Precancer Testing Event

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Diagnostics Inc. (Nasdaq: LUCD) ("Lucid Diagnostics" or "Lucid"), a commercial-stage cancer prevention diagnostics company and a majority-owned subsidiary of PAVmed Inc. (Nasdaq: PAVM, PAVMZ), today announced the successful completion of its first #CheckYourFoodTube Precancer Testing Event, in partnership with Rachelle Hamblin, M.D., M.P.H., and the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD), to detect esophageal precancer in at-risk members of the department.

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  • Partners with San Antonio Fire Department to test nearly 400 firefighters for esophageal precancer during Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month over two weekends, averaging nearly 100 tests per day
    NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Diagnostics Inc. (Nasdaq: LUCD) ("Lucid Diagnostics" or "Lucid"), a commercial-stage cancer prevention diagnostics company and a majority-owned subsidiary of PAVmed Inc. (Nasdaq: PAVM, PAVMZ), today announced the successful completion of its first #CheckYourFoodTube Precancer Testing Event, in partnership with Rachelle Hamblin, M.D., M.P.H., and the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD), to detect esophageal precancer in at-risk members of the department.
  • The SAFD testing event was held over two weekends in January, which has been designated as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
  • Thank you again Lucid Diagnostics for your unwavering dedication to helping educate our firefighters and prevent esophageal cancers."
  • For more information, please visit www.esoguard.com/request-an-event to connect with a company representative that can help organize a #CheckYourFoodTube Precancer Testing Event.

The Worldwide Ocular Adhesives and Sealants Industry is Expected to Reach $319.9 Million by 2030

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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The global ocular adhesives and sealants market size is expected to reach USD 319.9 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 8.28% from 2022 to 2030, according to this report.

Key Points: 
  • The global ocular adhesives and sealants market size is expected to reach USD 319.9 million by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 8.28% from 2022 to 2030, according to this report.
  • The demand for better surgical treatment is increasing, which is helping the market for ocular sealants grow.
  • These ocular sealants are used during wound reconstruction to improve the patient's post-operative state while preserving the wound's integrity.
  • Ocular sealants and adhesives are employed in a variety of indications because each type has distinct advantages and disadvantages.

UL Solutions Partners with Ronald McDonald House Charities As First Partner Solely Dedicated to Global Sustainability

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced the company is partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) as the organization's first-ever partner solely dedicated to supporting global sustainability efforts.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced the company is partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) as the organization's first-ever partner solely dedicated to supporting global sustainability efforts.
  • "We are proud to support Ronald McDonald House Charities as they continue to provide critical resources and comfort to families with children who are ill or injured," said Barbara R. Guthrie, vice president of Corporate Sustainability at UL Solutions.
  • In addition to UL Verified Healthy Building services and skills-based training, UL Solutions has also launched an employee volunteer campaign.
  • "We recognize the power of positive societal impact when we partner with others to drive change, which is why we are honored to partner with Ronald McDonald House Charities."