S+H Staff

New York – A new study from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health concluded that drivers who test positive for drugs were 3 times as likely as those who test negative to be involved in a fatal crash.

Arlington, VA – Truck drivers and carriers can participate in a confidential survey to discuss how new hours-of-service regulations have affected their operations.

Safety+Health magazine wants to hear from safety professionals about how they work with front-line supervisors to improve safety performance and enforce safety and health policies.

Gainesville, FL – Work stress is one factor driving prescription drug abuse among doctors, according to a new study from the University of Florida.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Oct. 1 issued an omnibus final rule that formally adopts a variety of regulatory provisions mandated by MAP-21, a 2012 surface transportation funding bill.

Los Angeles – Eating a diet high in calories and fat may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, suggests a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Darien, IL – Both inadequate and excessive amounts of sleep are linked to chronic disease, concludes a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Arlington, VA – In response to three mining deaths in three days, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has called for increased attention to safety.

Arlington, VA – The National Sleep Foundation, which advocates research and treatment of sleep disorders, has come out against a Senate bill (S. 1537) that could prevent or delay new requirements for mandatory screening of truck and bus drivers to detect obstructive sleep apnea.

Washington – Dog bites, falls and vehicle collisions were the leading causes of injuries among U.S. Postal Service employees in 2012, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Sept. 26.