S+H Staff

Rochester, MN – Having a large waist – even if you have a healthy body mass index – may increase your risk of premature death from heart disease, respiratory problems and cancer, according to a new study from the Mayo Clinic.

Dallas – Remnants of cigarette smoke on household objects may be harmful, especially to young children, suggests a new study presented March 16 at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.

Washington – Citing worker safety concerns, members of Congress are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to withdraw a proposal that would increase production line speeds in the poultry-processing industry.

Washington – The Senate on March 12 confirmed Heather MacDougall as the third Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission member.

Washington – OSHA has released a new guidance document that focuses on how employers of temporary workers can comply with injury recording requirements.

Advance Lifts Inc. has published a guide designed to help you organize and prioritize your requirements so they may be resolved into appropriate specifications for your work access lift.

The 2013 NSC Annual Report is now available for digital viewing.

Wristbands have become trendy accessories in recent years for promoting certain causes, but they may soon have a more important function in the workplace: detecting chemical exposures.

Washington – Three weeks of informal hearings regarding OSHA’s proposed crystalline silica rulemaking are set to kick off on March 18.

Albany, NY – New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo (D) recently urged federal officials to speed up federal rail safety reforms, as derailments of trains transporting volatile crude oil continue to occur in North America.