That is the daily challenge for the operators of the giant dump trucks used in surface mines. As a result, each year, an average of 20 accidents and three fatalities occur involving collisions between a piece of surface mining haulage equipment and either a smaller vehicle, a worker, or some other object. Another 21 accidents occur and three mining equipment operators are killed each year when ...

For years to come, the Russian nuclear weapons production complex will remain responsible for missions that are central to international security and nonproliferation, including: • dismantlement of retired nuclear weapons; • support to Russia’s operational nuclear warhead stockpile to assure its safety, security, and reliability; • safe and secure storage, management, and disposition of hundred...

I have had many opportunities over the last few months to highlight the major accomplishments of our programs to leadership at the Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) as well as to our stakeholders. Showcasing examples of the tremendous capabilities that our NNSA national laboratories and sites bring to bear on the Stockpile Stewardship Program is one of the...

Routine immunization is the most effective public health strategy to prevent the occurrence and spread of infectious diseases. An important factor impacting such effectiveness is the availability of a stable vaccine supply. Vaccine supply interruptions are likely and can prevent children from receiving a full course of vaccinations and hence, increase the risk of disease outbreaks. In the Unite...