April 30, 2009
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Health & Safety Newsletter April 30, 2009 |
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Swine Flu: To panic or not -- That is the question
Thanks to the 24-hour media coverage about swine flu, we’re all aware that a potential flu pandemic could be high. But before you stock up on face masks and hand sanitizer, it’s important to put some things in perspective. William Sutker, M.D., chief of infectious diseases at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas says that first and foremost, we should remain calm. “As of now, there is no need for people to panic. So far, there have been very few cases reported,” says Dr. Sutker. “At this point, it is unclear if the swine flu outbreak will develop in to a full blown pandemic.” Although there ... |
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Changes to the regulation of underground gas storage in the UK
A change in the regulation of underground gas storage has taken place. Gas storage in depleted reservoirs is now within the scope of the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 1999 (COMAH). Previously, storage has been regulated by HSE under the Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995. The UK became a net importer of natural gas in 2004. However a growing need to increase national storage capacity to secure affordable energy supplies depends, in part, on underground gas storage facilities. There are two types of onshore, underground natural gas storage facilities currently operating ... |
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