Tag
Safety
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
The Groups Fixing the Matterhorn’s Overcrowding Problem
As the epic Swiss mountain celebrates a notable anniversary, local associations around the Matterhorn are working to ensure…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Despite Big Setbacks, Commercial Spaceflight is Taking Off
For the third time in the last eight months, an attempted space shuttle launch ended in disaster. Though…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Fireworks Group: Regulations Taking the Fun Out of the Fourth
The American Pyrotechnics Association says that this year could be one of the biggest ever for fireworks displays.…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Amid Shark Attack Fears, Lifeguards Present Safety Concerns
The media attention brought on by the number of violent shark attacks this summer has given the U.S.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Athletic Trainers’ Group Strengthens Spinal-Injury Standards
For the first time in nearly two decades, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association has updated the standards for…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Conference Circuit: In Case of Emergency
The 9-1-1 Association’s 2015 Conference & Expo starts in Denver this weekend.
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AMA Report Calls for Age-Based Competency Testing for Doctors
With an aging workforce, there’s concern among doctors that the quality of patient care provided by senior practitioners…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
When Love Hurts: AARP Cracks Down on Romance Scams
The association is asking online dating sites to help better protect their users from internet fraud by doing…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Grocery Manufacturers: Bird Flu Crisis Affecting Egg Supply
A widespread egg shortage—first felt at the supplier level earlier this year due to an outbreak of bird…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
WMATA: Why DC’s Metro System Banned “Issue” Ads
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, which has long allowed advocacy messages to be posted throughout its system,…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Electronic Billboards: The Rise of a Digital Emergency Tool
Look up: That flashy electronic billboard may just be important to your safety. Outdoor advertising groups are working…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Rechargeable Battery Group’s Explosive Problem: Airplanes
With flammability concerns at play, a number of airlines have voluntarily banned bulk shipments of lithium-ion batteries in…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
After Agent’s Murder, Realtor Association Offers New Safety Resources
The National Association of Realtors has released new resources as part of its safety program to help ensure…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Amtrak Derailment Puts Transit Groups’ Issues Front and Center
Tuesday's deadly crash along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor spoke to an issue that associations have been emphasizing for years:…
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Hotel Group: Fake Hotel-Booking Sites on the Rise
The American Hotel & Lodging Association says that federal regulators should do more to protect consumers from fraudulent…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
IATA Wants Uniform International Rules for Child Safety Seats on Planes
Citing a lack of uniform rules for the use of child restraint systems on planes traveling internationally, the…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Trucking Groups Push Speed-Limit Regulations
Two major trucking groups claim that high speed limits on the roadways are causing major safety problems, especially…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Boating Group: Help Us Build a Better Life Jacket
The boating enthusiasts group BoatUS, teaming with two manufacturers groups, is in the midst of holding a design…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Could “Safe Phone Zones” Help Stop Distracted Driving?
The Governors Highway Safety Association has given a thumbs-up to moves by Illinois and other states to create…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Pilots, Mental Health Groups Respond to Germanwings Tragedy
Associations representing airline pilots and the mental health industry reacted to the fatal Germanwings crash over the weekend.…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Survey: Americans Want More Regulations For Ride-Sharing App Drivers
To help improve the safety of ride-sharing services, many consumers would like drivers to undergo strong security protocols,…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Friday Buzz: SXSW, a Year After Tragedy
The festivities will go on in Austin, Texas this year—365 days after a deadly crash raised questions about…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Journalists Groups Aim to Help Protect Freelancers in Conflict Zones
Freelance journalists regularly risk their lives reporting from dangerous places, but they have few of the protections full-time…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
In Wake of Terror Threat, Retail Associations Tout Security at Malls
The International Council of Shopping Centers says that the Mall of America and the organization’s other member malls…
