The first human case for West Nile virus in Illinois in 2017 was reported in July. There are steps you can take to avoid being infected.
Kathy Zappia
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You may have heard recently in the news the Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed mosquitoes have tested positive for the dreaded West Nile virus in northern Illinois. No human cases have been reported yet, and there are steps you can take to avoid being infected.
Fermilab has maintained ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certifications, which provide assurance to DOE that the laboratory is meeting its contract requirements for environmental, occupational health and safety. On Feb. 24 Fermilab completed its semiannual surveillance audit, conducted by NSF International (formerly the National Sanitation Foundation). The audit is an essential step in maintaining ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications, which are related to environment, occupational health and safety. The audit covered all aspects of the scope of our certificate,…