S+H Staff

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Dec. 5 announced a new five-year plan aimed at improving the safety of older drivers and passengers.

The National Safety Council invites you to apply for the Robert W. Campbell Award, the most prestigious award in environmental, health and safety management.

Washington – Chemical Safety Board Chairman Rafael Moure-Eraso has requested an update from the Department of Transportation on DOT’s plans to address a long-standing CSB safety recommendation to regulate chlorine railcar unloading operations.

Washington – The Department of Transportation is hosting a free webinar on Dec. 18 focusing on its study of the safety and infrastructure impacts of raising federal truck size and weight limits.

Washington – Workers can now submit whistleblower complaints electronically, OSHA announced Dec. 4.

Washington – The Food and Drug Administration on Dec. 3 issued an alert regarding certain automated external defibrillator devices made by Philips Medical Systems.

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Washington – OSHA on Dec. 3 announced a request for information regarding potential changes to its Process Safety Management Standard and related enforcement policies.

Daejeon, South Korea – For some people, a flushed face after drinking may be an indicator of alcohol-related high blood pressure, warns a new study from the Chungnam National University School of Medicine.

Washington – Participating in extreme obstacle courses that include electrical hazards can result in serious injuries, according to a study from the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network.