S+H Staff

What if construction helmets could do double-duty: protecting workers from carbon monoxide poisoning as well as head injuries?

The National Safety Council is pleased to recognize the 2013 class of the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, presented by DuPont Sustainable Solutions.

Is analytics the game-changer it’s made out to be?

Being complacent or working too quickly with power tools can lead to injuries. Experts say hands-on training and using tools with safety features can help prevent incidents.

Auckland, New Zealand – Many New Zealand workers lack adequate literacy skills to fully understand their employer’s safety and health policies and correctly complete hazard reports, according to a new study from Workbase, an organization focused on literacy development.

Washington – Be careful when purchasing and handling batteries for your mobile device, warns the Consumer Product Safety Commission and CTIA – The Wireless Association.

Boston – If you want to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, consume whole fruit rather than fruit juice, concludes a new study from Harvard University.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced on Aug. 26 the launch of a nationwide motorcoach safety inspection strike force.

Atlanta – Older workers die in highway transportation incidents more often than younger workers, according to a new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Detroit – Obesity may be driving an increase in kidney stones among women, suggests a new study from Henry Ford Hospital.