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RSS Feeds
 OSHA RSS Feeds
About RSS Feeds
What Is RSS? (From http://www.usa.gov)
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. It's an easy way for you to
keep up with news and information that's important to you, and helps you
avoid the conventional methods of browsing or searching for information
on websites. Now the content you want can be delivered directly to you
without cluttering your inbox with e-mail messages. This content is
called a "feed."
RSS is written in the Internet coding language known as XML (eXtensible
Markup Language), which is why you see RSS buttons commonly labeled with
this icon: 
What Is an RSS Reader?
An RSS reader is a small software program that collects and displays RSS
feeds. It allows you to scan headlines from a number of news sources in
a central location.
Where Can I Get an RSS Reader?
Some browsers, such as the current versions of Internet Explorer,
Firefox and Safari have built in RSS readers. If you're using a browser
that doesn't currently support RSS, there are a variety of RSS readers available on the web; some are free to download and others are available for purchase.
How Do I Use RSS Feeds?
The first step is to choose an RSS reader. Each reader has a slightly
different way of adding a new feed, also called a "channel." Follow the
directions for your reader but, in most cases, here's how it works:
- Click on the link or small XML button near the feed you want. For example, OSHA News Releases . You'll see a page displaying XML code.
- From your web browser's address bar, copy the URL (web
address). For example, the URL you would copy for OSHA RSS News Releases
is: http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/newsRelease.xml
- Paste that URL into the "Add New Channel" section of the
reader. The RSS feed will start to display and regularly update the
headlines for you.
What other RSS feeds are available in government?
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