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Safety
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Traveling for Thanksgiving? Buckle Your Seat Belt
In a new report, the Governors Highway Safety Association highlights that many passengers in rear seats fail to…
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Toy Association: Watchdog Safety Warnings not Credible
In recent comments ahead of the annual release of unsafe-toy lists, the Toy Industry Association took aim at…
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It’s On Us: White House Backs Anti-Sexual Assault Campaign
As part of Generation Progress’ It’s On Us Week of Action, Vice President Biden encouraged students to ramp…
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Associations Push Training After School Officer Incident
A viral video of a 16-year-old girl manhandled in a classroom opened a discussion on special training for…
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Air Transport Group: Stronger Conflict Zone Sharing Needed
With a recent plane crash raising concerns about the dangers of flying over conflict zones, the International Air…
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Decisions, Decisions: The Consequences of Making a Choice
SXSW cancelled two panels after receiving threats of onsite violence, leading to lots of criticism and an uproar…
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Unmanned Vehicle Groups Join Drone Registration Talks
With the Transportation Department looking to require drone owners to register their vehicles, the government has asked a…
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Flavor-Extract Makers Highlight Safe Ingredients With Database
A new informational online resource from the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association is a resource for curious minds…
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Student, Law Enforcement Groups Respond to Campus Shootings
Incidents in Oregon, Arizona, and Texas have revived a discussion about laws about guns on campus and policing…
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Groups Respond To Safety Concerns Around Artificial Turf
After a follow-up report on the potential safety concerns of artificial turf aired on national TV last week,…
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Water Groups Push Congress To Extend Rail Safety Deadline
As the deadline to install positive train control systems on U.S. railroads approaches, several groups representing the water…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Ready for Anything: How Meeting Planners Prepare for Crisis
Picture this: It's the eve of your association's annual meeting—the biggest revenue driver on the calendar. You're at…
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Editor’s Note: Planning for the Worst
During times of crisis, associations holding events must be sure to communicate any decisions clearly and quickly to…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Disaster Planning: How to be Ready for Anything
Expecting the unexpected at a conference is difficult enough. Making it trickier is that crises come in all…
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Safety Standards Approved for Controversial Laundry Pods
The guidelines from ASTM International respond to an increasing number of cases of accidental ingestion by children.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
National Restaurant Association Promotes Food Safety
As part of the latest edition of its National Food Safety Month, the National Restaurant Association is working…
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For Auto Cybersecurity, the Cavalry Has Arrived
As the rapid computerization of cars and other devices goes hand in hand with the rise of cybersecurity…
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Associations Lead Way on Bangladeshi Garment Safety Reforms
In the wake of a deadly Bangladesh factory collapse, the National Retail Federation and other associations partnered to improve…
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Railroad Passengers Group Warns Against Screening Plan
After the recent foiled terror plot on a high-speed Paris-bound train, U.S. lawmakers are urging the Transportation Security…
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Rechargeable Battery Group Backs Tighter Shipping Standards
Concerns about lithium-ion batteries overheating during shipping have prompted a key trade group to throw its weight behind…
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Anti-Harassment Policy for Association Meetings
A model anti-harassment policy for membership and trade association meetings, with fill-in fields for the meeting name, covering…
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Agricultural Association Pushes Drone Safety
While the National Agricultural Aviation Association says there’s potential for unmanned aerial vehicles to help farmers, a new…
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International Association for Food Protection: Safety First
The International Association for Food Protection’s 2015 Annual Meeting heads to Portland later this week.
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Distracted Driver Policy
An employee policy from IEEE that bars texting and hand-held phone use while driving on organization business or…
