Sentences with phrase «public health or safety»

Juries are currently required under the Coroners Act 1988, s 8 (3) where it appears to the coroner that there is reason to suspect a death in prison; in police custody; or as a result of police causing injury (reportable under separate legislation to a government department or officer or to the Health & Safety Executive); occurring in circumstances prejudicial to public health or safety; and in any other case where it appears to him that there is reason to do so.

Similarly, in situations involving a serious and imminent threat to public health or safety, law enforcement officials may be seeking protected health information from covered entities to locate a fugitive.

In April 25, 2012, Minister Kenney announced refugee claimants and accepted refugees will only be eligible for healthcare coverage of an urgent or essential nature, but will no longer receive coverage for most medications — even for children — unless there was a public health or safety risk, preventative healthcare or check - ups, and post-natal care for babies from their 29th day of life is also denied.

The exam must demonstrate you and your family are not a danger to public health or safety, and that you would not be an excessive demand on health or social services in Canada.

A privilege is likely to be recognized, for example, in connection with the disclosure of information that is relevant to public health or safety, or to the commission of a crime or tort, or to other matters of substantial public concern.

«(ii) promptly undertaking remediation activities for any leak from the geological storage unit that would endanger public health or safety or natural resources; and

Any free - roaming cat impounded by the enforcement authority that bears an appropriate ear - tipping indicating it belongs to a managed colony may, at the discretion of the animal care and control division, be returned to its managed colony unless illness or injury present an imminent danger to public health or safety.

Animal control has the right to trap any cat it deems is a public threat to health and safety; if a «licensed veterinarian decides that the cat is too ill or injured or that it has an illness that presents an imminent danger to the public health or safety or to itself, the cat may be humanely euthanized».

Calls involving wild or dangerous animals that present an imminent threat to public health or safety.

(1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $ 100 million or more, or adversely affect a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities in a material way (also referred to as an «economically significant» rule);

Exhibit C is used to identify any property that may pose a threat of imminent and identifiable harm to public health or safety.

A court may require disclosure of such information if it is necessary to prevent a manifest injustice, help establish a violation of law, or prevent harm to the public health or safety.

Section 2302 (b)(8) of Title 5, United States Code, as amended by the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 (governing disclosures of illegality, waste, fraud, abuse or public health or safety threats);

These provisions are consistent with and do not supersede, conflict with or otherwise alter the employee obligations, rights, or liabilities created by existing statute or Executive order relating to (1) classified information, (2) communications to Congress, (3) the reporting to an Inspector General of a violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or (4) any other whistleblower protection.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is committed to protecting current and former Federal employees and applicants for employment from interference and retaliation when making protected disclosures, or «whistleblowing,» which includes disclosing information related to a violation of law, rule, or regulation; gross mismanagement; gross waste of funds; abuse of authority; or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.

In a safety review released yesterday, the environment ministry finds that GM mustard «does not raise any public health or safety concerns for human beings and animals.»

The issue arose after Cuomo in late March signed an executive order banning all travel to North Carolina by state agencies, departments, boards and commissioners that is not essential to the enforcement of state law or public health or safety.

The company said the issues, which included missing bolts and degradation, didn't affect public health or safety.

«Our safety assessment found no public health or safety concerns, and concluded that food derived from this cotton line is as safe for human consumption as food derived from conventional cotton cultivars,» Mr McCutcheon said.

A «whistleblower» discloses information he or she reasonably believes evidences: • A violation of any law, rule or regulation • An abuse of authority • Gross mismanagement • A gross waste of funds • A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety

11742), relating to identification of critical infrastructure where a cybersecurity incident could reasonably result in catastrophic regional or national effects on public health or safety, economic security, or national security.

Not exact matches

Reversed or delayed rules would have addressed issues including public health, worker safety, consumer protection, and the environment.

«If public health and emergency management officials determine that taking potassium iodide is appropriate, the pills will be provided to people at no cost,» the document says, also noting that the pills should only be taken at the instruction of a doctor or safety officials.

Citing «an immediate serious danger to the public health, safety or welfare» and to residents at the facility, the Agency for Health Care Administration stopped Floridian Gardens Assisted Living Facility from admitting any new resihealth, safety or welfare» and to residents at the facility, the Agency for Health Care Administration stopped Floridian Gardens Assisted Living Facility from admitting any new resiHealth Care Administration stopped Floridian Gardens Assisted Living Facility from admitting any new residents.

Under the free - exercise clause every person is entitled to respect for her or his religious commitments, and their free exercise should not be burdened by governmental interference except to secure «compelling state interests» (such as protection of public health and safety, not just public welfare or order) that can be served in no less burdensome way.

Other matters that would be repugnant to most people, such as gross misrepresentation of facts important to health and safety, or public displays of vicious and immoral conduct, would also normally be prohibited by law.

For an economic system to be responsible it is also necessary that it include adequate public health and safety regulations to ensure that industrial practices do not endanger employees or the present or future public welfare, and also that it provide adequate protection of the natural environment.

Landmarking a building for its historic or cultural value stretches the police power beyond its traditional limits of protecting public health and safety, and then stretches it still further.

In a public dialogue on Golden Rice held by the National Anti-Poverty Commission or NAPC last August, medical doctors has warned that there are not enough data presented to establish safety of Golden Rice to human health thus warranting the discontinuation of human feed trials.

Concussion and Sports - Related Head Injury: Code 18 -2-25a (2013) requires the governing authority of each public and nonpublic elementary school, middle school, junior high school and high school, working through guidance approved by the department of health and communicated through the department of education, to do the following: (A) Adopt guidelines and other pertinent information and forms as approved by the department of health to inform and educate coaches, school administrators, youth athletes and their parents or guardians of the nature, risk and symptoms of concussion and head injury, including continuing to play after concussion or head injury; (B) Require annual completion by all coaches, whether the coach is employed or a volunteer, and by school athletic directors of a concussion recognition and head injury safety education course program approved by the department.

Also, many local health departments, public safety groups, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and fire departments have technicians or fitting stations to help parents.

POTTERThat's, again, why we really — we're working towards licensure in Virginia and achieve licensure for certified professional midwives in Virginia because it creates a mechanism of accountability that not only upholds public safety and allows an overview of competency and a community standard, but it also creates a much better mechanism for review of practices of midwives or any health care providers.

No zoning ordinance or by - law shall prohibit or unreasonably regulate the installation of solar energy systems or the building of structures that facilitate the collection of solar energy, except where necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare.

A recent meta - analysis of 11 studies that investigated the association of bed - sharing and SIDS revealed a summary OR of 2.88 (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 1.99 — 4.18) with bed - sharing.158 Furthermore, bed - sharing in an adult bed not designed for infant safety exposes the infant to additional risks for accidental injury and death, such as suffocation, asphyxia, entrapment, falls, and strangulation.159, 160 Infants, particularly those in the first 3 months of life and those born prematurely and / or with low birth weight, are at highest risk, 161 possibly because immature motor skills and muscle strength make it difficult to escape potential threats.158 In recent years, the concern among public health officials about bed - sharing has increased, because there have been increased reports of SUIDs occurring in high - risk sleep environments, particularly bed - sharing and / or sleeping on a couch or armchair.162, — , 1OR of 2.88 (95 % confidence interval [CI]: 1.99 — 4.18) with bed - sharing.158 Furthermore, bed - sharing in an adult bed not designed for infant safety exposes the infant to additional risks for accidental injury and death, such as suffocation, asphyxia, entrapment, falls, and strangulation.159, 160 Infants, particularly those in the first 3 months of life and those born prematurely and / or with low birth weight, are at highest risk, 161 possibly because immature motor skills and muscle strength make it difficult to escape potential threats.158 In recent years, the concern among public health officials about bed - sharing has increased, because there have been increased reports of SUIDs occurring in high - risk sleep environments, particularly bed - sharing and / or sleeping on a couch or armchair.162, — , 1or with low birth weight, are at highest risk, 161 possibly because immature motor skills and muscle strength make it difficult to escape potential threats.158 In recent years, the concern among public health officials about bed - sharing has increased, because there have been increased reports of SUIDs occurring in high - risk sleep environments, particularly bed - sharing and / or sleeping on a couch or armchair.162, — , 1or sleeping on a couch or armchair.162, — , 1or armchair.162, — , 165

... subject to such formalities, conditions, restrictions or penalties as are prescribed by law and are necessary in a democratic society, in the interests of national security, territorial integrity or public safety, for the prevention of disorder or crime, for the protection of health or morals,...

The law says «Where a police officer notified of a special event under subsection (1) has reasonable grounds to believe that the special event if held may lead to violence or endanger public defence, public order, public safety, public health or the running of essential services or violate the rights and freedoms of other persons, he may request the organisers to postpone the special event to any other date or to the relocate the special event.»

Agricultural practices conducted on farmland shall not violate the public policy of Erie county if such agricultural practices are: (i) reasonable and necessary to the particular farm or farm operation; (ii) conducted in a manner which is not negligent or reckless; (iii) conducted in conformity with generally accepted agricultural practices; (iv) conducted in conformity with all local, state and federal laws, ordinances and regulations; (v) conducted in a manner which does not constitute a threat to public health and safety or cause injury to health and safety of any person; and (vi) conducted in a manner which does not unreasonably obstruct the free passage or use of navigable waters or public roadways.

Exceptions would be made for travel deemed «essential to the enforcement of state law or public health and safety.»

He said: «The bill tries to drive a false wedge between government, industry, employees and the public by restricting rights — and at worst criminalising — ordinary working people, from midwives to factory workers to challenge low - pay or health and safety concerns.

As part of its mission, the Oneida County Public Health Emergency Response and Preparedness Program (PHERP) assist the community before, during and after an emergency event to prevent or minimize its adverse effects on the health and safety of the residents in the commHealth Emergency Response and Preparedness Program (PHERP) assist the community before, during and after an emergency event to prevent or minimize its adverse effects on the health and safety of the residents in the commhealth and safety of the residents in the community.

Trips that are «necessary for the enforcement of New York State law, to meet prior contractual obligations, or for the protection of public health, welfare and safety» were exempted from Cuomo's travel ban.

Ministers have argued that it provides more help for people with mental health problems, while at the same time ensuring doctors can admit patients for treatment or detain them where necessary, for example for public safety.

If doing double duty as a courier or digging up spare stamps takes more time, DEC workers may have to shift around their priorities, as Gov. David Paterson's Budget Division, in another cost - cutting move last week ordered agency heads to eliminate overtime except in instances where health or public safety is impacted.

«LPG fracturing returns polluting products to the surface that must be properly handled and disposed, in this case, flammable gases that would have to be collected in pressurized tanks or flared — a step generating air emissions and leaks that can harm public health and safety,» they wrote.

It's also important to note that for the past two years the Department has sought legislation to modernize and enhance our authority over the licensed professions, including the authority to issue summary suspensions of individuals» licenses where there is an imminent danger to the public's health or safety.

The order requires all New York State agencies, departments, boards and commissions to immediately review all requests for state funded or state sponsored travel to the state of Mississippi, and bar any such publicly funded travel that is not essential to the enforcement of state law or public health and safety.

«Today, I direct all agencies, departments, boards and commissions to immediately review all requests for state - funded or state - sponsored travel to the State of Indiana and to bar any such publicly funded travel that is not essential to the enforcement of state law or public health and safety,» Cuomo said in a release.

There are certain exceptions, for instance allowing one mailer to be sent out within 21 days of the passage of the city's budget, and permitting communications required by law or those necessary for public safety or health emergencies, among others.

«I want a provision that if we find that we have created a system that poses a public safety risk or public health risk, that we can stop the sale of marijuana,» Cuomo added.

The DOE became aware of the work only after its completion, but failed to inform the public or to notify the UFT, as it normally does on such health and safety issues.