S+H Staff

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has extended the comment period on a proposal to enhance the safety and durability of rail tank cars used to transport hazardous materials.

Washington – Results of a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show that more than one-fourth of U.S. motorists reported having driven in the previous 30 days while being so tired they could hardly keep their eyes open.

Los Angeles – Driving while wearing an arm or leg cast may be dangerous, warns a new study from the University of Southern California.

Boston – Exposure to aircraft noise from nearby airports may impact the heart health of older people, concludes a new study from Harvard University.

Baltimore – Caring for a family member does not increase death risk and may actually increase the caregiver’s life span, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University.

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board has found safety “concerns” with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s oversight of commercial carriers, and is recommending that an audit be conducted on the agency’s review process.

Washington – Commercial aircraft pilots must undergo an increased amount of training, under a Federal Aviation Administration final rule announced Nov. 5.

Washington – NIOSH recently issued a series of videos highlighting women in occupational safety and health research.

Every year, Safety+Health magazine brings you its “Salary Survey” – an in-depth look at trends in compensation for safety professionals. This year, the online version of the article offers something new – an opportunity for you to customize the data.

Washington – OSHA is considering a change to its Process Safety Management Standard and has sent a prerule-stage draft to the Office of Management and Budget for review.