S+H Staff

Cheyenne, WY – The National Association of State Fire Marshals is encouraging homeowners to ensure a type of gas tubing is properly bonded to reduce hazards associated with lightning strikes.

Washington – OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health is scheduled to meet Aug. 22-23 in Washington.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is now permitting states to allow mobile electronic devices such as smartphones or GPS navigation units to be used as transponders for electronic screening systems.

Bethesda, MD – Regular vigorous exercise may help reduce the risk of stroke, according to a new study from the University of South Australia.

Chicago – Lack of sleep the night before concussion testing may skew the results, according to a study from Vanderbilt University.

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board is launching a series of five videos on general aviation safety.

Arlington, VA – The American Trucking Associations is asking the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to give all drivers transporting hazardous materials more flexibility regarding FMCSA’s rest-break requirement.

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has announced plans for a pilot program to evaluate the safety and security impacts of a paperless hazard communications system for shippers and carriers.

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration are scheduled to host a public meeting Aug. 27-28 on hazardous materials transportation on railroads.

Washington – City residents have a lower risk of injury death than their rural counterparts, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania.