S+H Staff

Washington – OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is slated to meet in early May to discuss proposed amendments to the agency’s Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard and a proposed rule on beryllium.

England – A patient’s blood pressure reading may be significantly higher than normal when taken by a doctor instead of a nurse, according to a new study from the University of Exeter Medical School.

Brussels – The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (also known as EU-OSHA) has kicked off a two-year campaign on preventing and managing work-related stress.

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The Atlantic examines the physical and psychological challenges of police work.

Sydney – Low back pain is the leading cause of ergonomics-related worker disability, according to a new study from the University of Sydney.

Washington – In response to an airport shooting in November 2013, the Transportation Security Administration has released a report detailing the agency’s efforts to increase employee training, communication and support.

Grain Valley, MO – The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is encouraging truckers to comment on – and address safety issues related to – a recent proposal that would require truck and bus drivers to use electronic logging devices to track their compliance with hours-of-service regulations.

Silver Spring, MD – A new website from the Center for Construction Research and Training aims to help construction workers and contractors prevent hand injuries and disorders.

Ann Arbor, MI – Working a mentally challenging job may help protect people from cognitive decline after they retire, concludes a new study from the University of Michigan.