According to Alison Cook, end user marketing manager UK, Ireland & Benelux at KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL, applying 'lean' principles can help companies improve health & safety at work, promote wellness among employees and boost ...
The U.S.Green Building Council(USGBC)and the American Institute of Architects(AIA)this week commended the U.S.Conference of Mayors(USCM)for passing a slate of sustainability resolutions that renew its commitment to local green building and ...
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The tripartite partners (Government, employers and workers) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) express their great sadness at the immense loss of life and serious injuries caused by the collapse of the Rana Plaza Building in ...
April 23, 2013 - The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is reminding employees and employers that April 28 is the National Day of Mourning in Canada. This day is set aside to honour those workers across the country ...
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Florida-based MDW Insurance Group has acquired American Benefit Partners, an employee benefits consulting firm, to boost the scope of its benefits practice and expand footprint into Palm Beach County, South Florida. Financial terms of the ...
G-Tech Optoelectronics Corp which makes cover glass for touch-panel displays, yesterday said it was working with Japanese glass supplier AGC Group to make glass for “green” buildings, riding on the trend of energy-efficient ...
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Unilever will cut up to 125 jobs in the US after announcing plans to close close its Atlanta-based spreads factory. The group said late last week that it will close the plant by 30 June this year. "The action is being taken to address ...
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Sunshine Heart has obtained a conditional approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its investigational device exemption (IDE)) implantable heart assist device. The non-blood contacting C-Pulse Heart Assist device, ...
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Medtronic has purchased all the assets of China Kanghui, a provider of orthopedic devices, for $816m in cash. China Kanghui's new commercial products include trauma, spine and joint reconstruction, designed to improve health outcomes in ...
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The Environment and Water Resources Ministry has issued instructions to government agencies to halt a planned$20 million Tobago House of Assembly project on the Charlotteville beachfront until it receives proper environmental clearance. ...
Featured reports from the just-food research store include forecasts on the US yoghurt market and an analysis of the meat-free industry. DAIRY Yogurt Market in the US to 2016: Market Profile This market profile provides detailed data ...
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European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted to review Pfizer's marketing authorization application (MAA) for bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens (BZA/CE). BZA/CE is designed for postmenopausal women with a uterus for the treatment of ...
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San Diego-based genetic testing laboratory, Pathway Genomics, has collaborated with Diagnosticos da America (DASA). Under the partnership, DASA's physicians will have access to Pathway's Cardiac Health Insight and Pathway Fit genetic ...
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Walgreens and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will colloborate to develop medication therapy management (MTM) program to improve outcomes for HIV patients. The multi-year program will study the impact of MTM ...
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association(NEMA)today issued a public statement to 2012 Presidential and Congressional candidates outlining proposals that create a more secure,energy-efficient,and healthy future for the country and ...
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