Report suspicious cyber incidents to the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team Incident Hotline: 1-888-282-0870 You can report phishing by sending email to [email protected] If you think your computer has malware, the Federal Trade Commission wants to know. File a complaint. If …
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Meta data stored in digital images
Digital cameras often save "hidden information" (also known as metadata tags) along with the image. This information may include information about the image, camera, photographer and location. The data are saved in various formats. The most common include: Exif, GPS, IPTC, and XMP. We request …
Sign Up for Free Cyber Alerts
The National Cyber Alert System (NCAS) is America’s coordinated alert system for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing emerging threats and vulnerabilities. We encourage you to register for technical and/or non-technical alerts by visiting the US-CERT website. …
National Environmental Health Association Career Center
Visit the National Environmental Health Association Career Center for more job postings. …
55th Annual Yankee Conference on Enviromental Health
October 4th & 5th, 2017 Newport Harbor Hotel 49 America's Cup Ave. Newport, RI 02840 View booklet Register Online …
What is Deet?
DEET is a chemical (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) used as the active ingredient in many insect repellent products. Approximately 30% of the U.S. population uses DEET repellents each year. Formulations registered for direct application to human skin contain from 4% to 100% DEET. Approximately 230 …
Legislative Action Opportunity: Choke Safe Bill
Do you inspect food establishments? Then you are aware of the outdated MGL c.94 Section 305D, which indicates that all restaurants with a capacity of 25 persons or more "require a device approved by the department of public health (DPH) that is designed and intended for use in removing food which …
Mosquito Bite Prevention
Not all mosquitoes are the same. Different mosquitoes spread different viruses and bite at different times of the day. Protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Keep mosquitoes from laying eggs in and near standing water. Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out items …
Food Topics
2016 Merged Food Code (This document is a work aid developed by MEHA Executive Board members to review DPH's proposed changes to Chapter 10 of the State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 590.000, Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Establishments. Prepared by MEHA for review purposes only. Not an official …
Eating Outdoors – Handling Food Safely
Keeping food at proper temperatures - indoor and out - is critical in preventing the growth of foodborne bacteria. The key is to never let your picnic food remain in the "Danger Zone" - between 40 °F and 140 °F - for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if outdoor temperatures are above 90 °F. This is when …