S+H Staff

Washington – A national strategy implemented in 2011 to provide guidance to federal agencies on nanotechnology and occupational safety has led to the collection of workplace exposure assessment data and exposure control strategy resources, according to a report released June 25.

Atlanta – Unintentional injuries, suicide and homicide are the top causes of death for people 30 and younger, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

Washington – New legislation that would eliminate the use of food and beverage containers made with bisphenol A (commonly known as BPA) received praise from labor groups, who claim the chemical is hazardous to workers.

Washington – Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), who chairs the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and five other members of the House have sent a letter to the White House calling for Chemical Safety Board Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso to be replaced.

Washington – The Governors Highway Safety Association and The Allstate Foundation are highlighting programs across the country that can serve as models to help increase teens’ use of safety belts.

Stay current on industry trends at the 2014 NSC Congress & Expo, set to take place Sept. 13-19 in San Diego.

Silver Spring, MD – The Food and Drug Administration is recommending that pet owners cook raw meat to kill bacteria before feeding it to their cats or dogs.

London – Some people may be genetically predisposed to suffer from musculoskeletal pain and other chronic pain syndromes, according to a recent study from King’s College London.

Arlington, VA – Long-haul trucking that crosses the United States-Mexico border will be the subject of an upcoming meeting at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s National Training Center.

Salem, OR – A new comprehensive guide from Oregon OSHA intends to help small-business owners and managers develop respiratory protection programs.