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Access to headline news in daily newspapers and in news publications specializing in environment, health, human resources, insurance, managed care, occupational safety and health.

Overseas Security Advisory Council Newsletter [13848] ?

Recent executive alerts and worldwide security updates

Press Advisories from the US Dept of Defense [19889] ?

Press releases from the US Dept of Defense

Terrorism's Global Impact [11449] ?

Articles and news stories

Chemicals » Lists

Lists of chemicals subject to environmental and safety regulations

Australia - List of Designated Hazardous Substances [6620] ?

Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment

Disasters » Biochem

Chemical and biological weapons, bioterrorism

Biodefense and Bioterrorism News [16764] ?

Frequent updates about anthrax threats and bioterrorism in the USA

Bioterrorism and Biodefense News [13799] ?

Press releases and news stories

Environment » EPA Updates

What's new at EPA divisions and offices

EPA Headlines [11080] ?

Latest EPA news releases

EPA Newsroom [11081] ?

EPA announcements, news releases, etc

Environment » Tanks

EPA requirements for above ground and below ground storage tanks

Tank Talk Newsletter [9957] ?

Steel Tank Institute's bimonthly newsletter

Ergonomics » References

Full text of a design guide, an ergonomics manual, lecture notes and more

2001 Federal Repealed Ergonomics Standard [961] ?

Articles related to federal OSHA's 2000 ergonomics standard that was repealed in 2001

General Business » Accounting

Accounting-related reference materials.

Accounting Today [12204] ?

Newswire archives, weblinks, discussion groups of interest to accountants

FASB: News Releases [1106] ?

Recently posted documents on the Financial Accounting Standards Board's website

General Business » Company Research

How to search for information on public and privately-held companies worldwide

IPO List [4041] ?

A list of Initial Public Offerings

General Business » News

Today's business news from a large variety of sources

Business Wire [1787] ?

Hourly updates of business news - leading source of news on major US corporations

IOMA e-Newsletters [2007] ?

Institute of Management & Administration newsletters for business management

Health » CMS

Medicare information for the healthcare industry - directories, fees, contracts,

US Health & Human Services OIG News Mailing List [16737] ?

Subscribe or Unsubscribe to the OIG News Release Mailing List

Health » Headline News

Daily updates about the health industry and medicine

CNN Health [1171] ?

Full text to CNN interactive health news articles, both current and past issues

Updated Healthcare News and Information [9699] ?

Healthcare Leadership Council's healthcare news articles

MedlinePlus News by Health Topic [1268] ?

The past 30 days of news from the New York Times Syndicate, AP News Service

Modern Healthcare [317] ?

Weekly business news magazine serving healthcare management

Updated News from the AMA [1670] ?

News related to medicine and health

News Resources from Federal Agencies on Substance Abuse [9811] ?

Press releases from US federal agencies and other sources on substance abuse news

Pharmacy Times [2571] ?

What's new for pharmacists

Health » Medical Center Mgt

Handbooks for medical staff and patients, departmental resources

Human Resources » Benefits

Employee benefits, COBRA, defined benefit plans, cafeteria plans, etc.

HR Benefit News [19445] ?

Headline labor law news related to benefits

Human Resources » Compensation

Compensation and benefit reports

News Library: Payrolls [7784] ?

News stories on payroll benefits in the USA

Human Resources » DOL Updates

What's new at the US Department of Labor

ETA: News Updates [15830] ?

What's new at Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

Human Resources » Headline News

Daily headlines and weekly news articles of interest to HR professionals

Human Resources News [3579] ?

News articles related to current human resource issues

Labor Law Legal Alerts [19455] ?

Employment and labor law news

News Library: HR Management [9485] ?

News stories related to human resources in the USA

State-Specific Labor Law News [19443] ?

Headline labor law news updated monthly for each state

Human Resources » Temp Workers

Contingent and part time employment strategies

Application of EEO Laws to Contingent Workers Placed by Temp Agencies [3691] ?

Application of the anti-discrimination statutes to temporary, contract & other contingent employees

Industrial Hygiene » Noise

Hearing conservation programs, acoustics, hearing protection devices, etc.

Workplace Noise News [8077] ?

News articles from newspapers in the USA related to industrial and workplace noise

Legal » Class Actions

Notices of class actions, proposed, filed or settled. Class action guides.

Multidistrict Litigation Rules [22335] ?

Text of the rules

Legal » Labor Law

Case developments, articles, resources related to employment & labor law

Arbitration News [14198] ?

Summaries of court decisions and opinions related to labor arbitration

Employment Law Insider [10173] ?

Newsletter on the latest in employment law issues

Legal » Litigation

Legal case mgt, use of computer-generated evidence, attorney-client priviledge

Contracts Tutorial [4114] ?

Online tutorial on contracts law

Managed Care » News

A variety of newsletters & publications related to managed care

Managed Care Magazine [4478] ?

Daily news articles on managed care issues with two years of archives

Medicine » Disease-Infectious

Clinical resources on the medical treatment of infectious disease

Recent Outbreaks of Legionnaires' Disease [6469] ?

Newsbriefs from around the world

Medicine » Infection Control

Infection control in hospitals and healthcare institutions

APIC Advocacy [11505] ?

A publication of APIC's Department of Government & Public Affairs

Medicine » Occupational Medicine

Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine

Occupational Health News & Comment [3228] ?

Headline news of interest to occupational health professionals

Organizations » Insurance

Over 30 associations, non-profits, etc. related to the insurance profession.

Insurance Committee for Arson Control [1005] ?

at the forefront of efforts to put the arsonist out of business

OSHA » OSHA Updates

OSHA pages for what's new, federal register notices, news releases, etc.

IN-Indiana IOSHA News / Hot Topics [9412] ?

Provides information on new OSHA standards, etc.

OSHA » State OSHA

Access to all state agencies with OSHA approved plans & their laws

CAL-OSHA Reporter Resources [14184] ?

Keep up-to-date on Cal-OSHA requirements

Property » Sprinklers

Technical resources on fire sprinklers, halon, fire protection engineering

Restaurant Chemical & Sprinkler Systems Comparison [1078] ?

A comparison of wet chemical pre-engineered restaurant systems and water sprinkler systems

Publications » Finance

Online publications, headline news related to finance

CNNfn [4039] ?

Headline financial news from CNN

Market News International [2946] ?

Covers financial news worldwide

Reuters [4128] ?

Financial information and news

Publications » Fleet

Periodicals and publications on vehicle and traffic safety

Insurance Institute of Highway Safety News [783] ?

Selected newsletter articles on highway safety

Publications » Health

Periodicals and publications on consumer health

Medicare & Medicaid Health Policy News [3578] ?

News articles focused on changes in Medicare and Medicaid legislation

Publications » Insurance

Periodicals and publications related to property and casualty insurance

Insurance Journal [18630] ?

Property and Casualty Magazine

Publications » News

Periodicals and newspapers providing up-to-the-minute news in the USA

CNN Interactive [1440] ?

Daily news from Cable News Network

Journal of Commerce [4314] ?

Daily updates of international and US headline news plus special reports

Los Angeles Times [4101] ?

Online version of the Los Angeles Times newspaper

Updated New York Times [1435] ?

Online version of the New York Times (fees required in some sections)

Newslink [5634] ?

Over 8,000 links to newspapers, magazines, broadcasters and news services worldwide

PR Newswire [3752] ?

Electronic distribution of full text news to the media and financial community

U.S. News Online [4061] ?

Online news magazine for weekly updates of what's happening in the USA

USA Today [1434] ?

Online version of USA Today - access to today's news - archives not available

Washington Post [1432] ?

Online version of the Washington Post, including archives of back issues

Yahoo! News [4044] ?

Daily headlines news from Yahoo!

Regulations » Radiation

Full text of DOE, EPA, NRC regulations on radiation, plus state laws

International Atomic Energy Agency Safety Standards [8851] ?

Nuclear safety and security under IAEA auspices

Risk Mgt » Alternative Risk

Alternative risk solutions, RRG/RPG, captive insurance

Captives News & Views [21172] ?

Top news stories and events related to captives

Captives News and Information Services [1504] ?

Insurance articles from live wire services, newsletters, resources, etc.

Risk Mgt » Catastrophes

Insurance claims data related to natural catastrophic occurrences in the USA

Rocky Mountain Catastrophes [21741] ?

Wildfire insurance costs estimates, etc.

Risk Mgt » Headline News

Continuous news updates on insurance industry & risk management

Best Week [4268] ?

A weekly newsletter for the insurance industry

Business Insurance News [7351] ?

Focusing on risk management and insurance news and issues

Hurricane Insurance Information Center [16751] ?

Industry releases and statements related to disasters

Insurance News & Views [30220] ?

Headline insurance news - USA

Legislative / Regulatory Developments Affecting the Self-Insurance Industry [2874] ?

The latest legislative/regulatory news impacting self-insureds

NAIC News [13632] ?

News releases from NAIC

P&C Insurance Industry Markets [34115] ?

News and analysis related to P&C insurance

Property Casualty Insurers Association of America News Releases [17263] ?

Position statements and news on state and federal laws affecting the insurance industry

Risk Mgt » Insurance Technology

Information technology for the insurance industry

Insurance Networking [733] ?

Headline news bulletins on insurance technology

Risk Mgt » Reinsurance

Resources related to property casualty reinsurance

Global Reinsurance News Service [3857] ?

News: daily & weekly, industry, company, hot topics, catastrophe, etc

Risk Mgt » Trends

Trends in insurance and risk management

CIAB Advocacy [13633] ?

The Council's positions on breaking news, state & federal legislative issues, etc.

CIAB Council News [22636] ?

News releases from the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers

State Insurance Affairs [13627] ?

News and information about state insurance agencies

Safety Mgt » Audits

Regulatory compliance self-inspections, program audits, self-evaluations

Self-Inspection Program Guide [7797] ?

Guidance on how to establish a safety self-inspection program

Safety Mgt » Committees

Safety committees, safety teams, etc.

CT-Connecticut: Establishing Safety & Health Committees [pdf] [11454] ?

Requirements related to safety and health commmittees for covered employers

Safety Mgt » Headline News

Headline news related to workplace safety regulatory issues

ASTM International News Releases [11422] ?

American Society for Testing & Material's latest news on ASTM standards

Compliance Resource Center [11414] ?

News and series of compliance resources for environmental safety & health

Ergonomics Today [7937] ?

The Authoritative Source for Top Breaking Ergonomics News

Federal Register Weekly Update [461] ?

Weekly updates of Federal Register information related to occupational safety and health

ISEA News [11420] ?

Industrial Safety Equipment Association latest news on ANSI standards

ISHN: Industry News [693] ?

News for safety and health professionals

National Safety Council News [11418] ?

News releases from NSC

NFPA News Releases [11421] ?

National Fire Protection Association's latest news on NFPA standards

NIOSH eNews [27684] ?

The monthly newsletter of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

OSHA News [10452] ?

Timely descriptions of significant developments at OSHA

Safety Standards Hot Topics [11423] ?

ASSE activities on standards of interest to the safety professional

Safety Mgt » Incentives

Safety incentive program guidance

Safety Incentives Guide [7903] ?

Guidance on how to establish a safety incentives program

Security » Aviation Security

Airport and airline security measures

Air Security Index [6592] ?

News stories related to airport security in the USA

Workers Comp » Publications

Periodicals and publications on workers compensation insurance

CA: What's New at DIR [15075] ?

The latest regulatory news from the California Dept of Industrial Relations






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