How to Select Safety Committee Members
How to Select Safety Committee MembersTuesday, April 09, 2013 3:00 AM by Chris Kilbourne What makes a successful safety committee member? Find out. Safety committee members must:Set a good example....
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How to Make the Most of Safety CommitteesMonday, April 08, 2013 3:00 AM by Chris Kilbourne If you have a safety committee or are thinking of starting one, you should watch out for some missteps that...
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7.8-magnitude earthquake hits near Iran-Pakistan
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit a region near the Iran-Pakistan border today, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake on Tuesday comes less than a week after a quake in Iran killed at...
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HOW TO CLEAN THE LUNGS IN 3 DAYS~
HOW TO CLEAN THE LUNGS IN 3 DAYS~Drinking 300 milliliters of juice of grapefruit in the snack. If you don't like the taste of the juice, mix it with a bottle of mineral water or replace it with...
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US: Explosion at a fertilizer plant in Texas, Some 60 to 70 people were...
 - A massive explosion ripped through a fertilizer plant in the town of West, Texas, Wednesday night, sending scores of injured to area hospitals, sparking fires and triggering evacuations.WHAT'S NEW...
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West fertilizer plant explosion Texas, U.S.An industrial accident
West fertilizer plant explosionWest fertilizer plant explosionDateApril 17, 2013Time7:50 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00)LocationWest Fertilizer Co., 1471 Jerry Mashek Drive,West, Texas, U.S.Coordinates31.816°N...
View ArticleWhy have an emergency plan?
Why have an emergency plan?A definite plan to deal with major emergencies is an important element of OH&S programs. Besides the major benefit of providing guidance during an emergency, developing...
View ArticleRam Navami - Festivals The birth of a hero
Ram Navami - Festivals The birth of a heroRam Navami is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the son of King Dasharath. It was a joyous occasion in Ayodhya all those centuries ago when...
View ArticleA Brief History of Life on Earth An Overview of Events That Have Shaped Life...
To better understand the animals that inhabit our present-day world, it helps to examine the broad history of life. By grasping how organisms, past and present, have evolved and diversified throughout...
View ArticleLayers of the Earth's Atmosphere , WEATHER, CLOUDS
Layers of the Earth's Atmosphere The atmosphere is divided into five layers. It is thickest near the surface and thins out with height until it eventually merges with space. 1) The troposphere is the...
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Cloud Types
Cloud Types Most clouds are associated with weather. These clouds can be divided into groups mainly based on the height of the cloud's base above the Earth's surface. The following table provides...
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How Clouds Form
How Clouds Form A cloud is composed of tiny water droplets or ice crystals that are suspended in the air. A series of processes have to happen in order for these water droplets or ice crystals to form...
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Weather in Urban Areas
Weather in Urban Areas Heavy rainfall often occurs around cities. In fact, cities themselves can affect the weather. Scientists have several different hypotheses that may explain how cities impact...
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Air Pollution What do smog, acid rain, carbon monoxide, fossil fuel exhausts, and tropospheric ozone have in common? They are all examples of air pollution. Air pollution is not new. As far back as the...
View ArticleAtmospheric Chemistry of Earth's Troposphere
Atmospheric Chemistry of Earth's Troposphere When you think of chemistry, do you think about mixing colored liquids in test tubes and maybe making an explosion... or at least a nice puff of smoke? Did...
View ArticleAir Pollution's Effects on Us
Pollution's Effects on Us The air is shared among all living things. When it is polluted by a factory in Asia, a fire in Australia, a dust storm in Africa, or car emissions in North America, the...
View ArticleAir Pollution and Water
Air Pollution and Water Have you heard about rivers, lakes, or streams becoming polluted? Sometimes the pollution comes from trash, oil spills, sewage, fertilizers, or chemicals. However, sometimes the...
View ArticleAir Pollution and Climate Change
Air Pollution and Climate Change Air pollution changes our planet’s climate, but not all types of air pollution have the same effect. There are many different types of air pollution. Some types cause...
View ArticleAerosols and Climate Change
There are little particles in the atmosphere that are so small and light they can float in air. These particles are called aerosols. They may be small but they have the ability to change climate. Some...
View ArticleEcological Footprint FAQ
Ecological Footprint FAQWhat is the Ecological Footprint?What does the Ecological Footprint measure?How accurate are Ecological Footprint measurements?What can Ecological Footprint Analysis tell us...
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