S+H Staff

More than 1 out of 3 young drivers say they know using a cellphone behind the wheel is dangerous but do it anyway, according to the results of a recent survey.

Washington — Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) is pressing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore NIOSH’s offices and programs that focus on coal miner safety and health.

Washington — Workers in certain industries and occupations may have an elevated risk of death from the progressive lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Carson City, NV — Recently introduced legislation would ban autonomous trucks and buses weighing more than 26,000 pounds from being tested or operated on Nevada highways without a trained human operator on board.

Austin, TX — Poor communication from employers, as well as lack of proper training, has left many people feeling not completely safe at work, according to the results of a recent survey.

Washington — Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK) has reintroduced legislation aimed at preventing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration from mandating speed-limiting devices on large trucks and buses.

Washington — Chemical facility operators need to ensure workers remain at a safe distance from fired heaters when tube temperatures are high, the Chemical Safety Board says in its final report on a November 2023 fire.

Frankfort, KY — A free training video created by the Kentucky Labor Cabinet’s Division of Education and Training is focused on effective machine guarding to eliminate incidents and injuries associated with moving machine parts.

Silver Spring, MD — The vast majority of Safety Data Sheets for construction materials containing nanotechnology need improvement when it comes to accurately listing engineered nanomaterial composition, results of a recent study indicate.

Watertown, SD — Securing fall protection to an engineered anchor point is critical for communication tower workers using mobile elevated work platforms such as bucket trucks or aerial lifts.