News tagged with dangerous chemical
In certain jobs supervisor support can reduce absenteeism
A supportive supervisor can keep employees in certain hazardous jobs from being absent even when co-workers think it's all right to miss work, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association.
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Mar 20, 2012 |
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Stockholm Convention scientists seek ban on chemical
Scientists at the Stockholm Convention, which interdicts dangerous chemicals, said on Friday they will recommend the banning of a flame retardant commonly used in polystyrene.
Oct 14, 2011 |
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German government asked to probe sex toys
Germany's Green party filed a formal request in parliament Wednesday for the government to probe the level of potentially dangerous chemicals in sex toys.
Jun 22, 2011 |
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Taiwan destroys chemical-tainted drinks
(AP) -- Taiwan's leader has overseen the destruction of 2.3 tons of beverages believed to be tainted with a dangerous chemical.
Jun 11, 2011 |
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Minister: China pollution remains 'very serious'
(AP) -- Pollution in China remains very serious as the country's rapid economic growth brings on new environmental problems, with nearly 1,000 contamination incidents in the last five years, a minister said Saturday.
Mar 12, 2011 |
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Officials: 'Bath salts' are growing drug problem
(AP) -- When Neil Brown got high on dangerous chemicals sold as bath salts, he took his skinning knife and slit his face and stomach repeatedly. Brown survived, but authorities say others haven't been so ...
Jan 23, 2011 |
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Expert panel: Carcinogenic chemicals in environment threaten Americans
(PhysOrg.com) -- An expert panel in the U.S. has warned President Obama Americans face "grievous harm" from a bombardment of largely unregulated and often carcinogenic chemicals in their food, air and water, ...
May 07, 2010 |
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The 'Nose' Knows
(PhysOrg.com) -- Some might say it's as plain as the nose on your face. But detecting toxic or dangerous chemicals in the microgravity environment of space takes a little extra "sniffing." That’s why ENose, ...
Jan 12, 2010 |
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Researchers develop revolutionary technology for manufacturing micro-scale devices
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cranfield University has developed new technology that could significantly reduce the manufacturing costs of complex devices such as electronic noses that sniff out explosives and dangerous chemicals and ...
Dec 22, 2009 |
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Scientists cage chemical demon
A Cambridge University-led research team has discovered a technique to safely handle and transport white phosphorous.
Jun 25, 2009 |
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BPA industry seeks to polish chemical's image
Frustrated at media portrayals of bisphenol A as a dangerous chemical, food-packaging executives and lobbyists for the chemical makers met last week at an exclusive Washington, D.C., club where they hammered out a strategy, ...
May 31, 2009 |
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Blood tests reveal tobacco smoke residues in non-smoking New Yorkers
More than half of non-smoking New Yorkers have elevated levels of cotinine in their blood - meaning that they were recently exposed to toxic second-hand smoke in concentrations high enough to leave residues in the body. Cotinine, ...
Apr 08, 2009 |
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