S+H Staff

Washington – The safety and health of temporary workers will be the focus of an upcoming National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health meeting.

Fairfax, VA – The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators recently issued answers to 10 frequently asked questions regarding OSHA’s plans to delay the effective date for new crane certification requirements.

Washington – To help prevent thousands of potential worker heat-related illnesses, OSHA on May 20 launched its third annual Heat Illness Prevention Campaign.

Each June, the National Safety Council encourages organizations to get involved and participate in National Safety Month.

Anaphylaxis in the workplace is a growing issue in first aid.

Washington – A new final rule from OSHA expands the exemption for digger-derrick operations in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.

Lansing, MI – The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration is aiming to reduce injuries and illnesses in high-hazard industries by 15 percent and construction industry fatalities by 10 percent during the next five years, according to a draft of the agency’s goals for fiscal years 2014-2018.

Washington – Fatalities and injuries among large-truck occupants in 2011 increased 3 percent and 1 percent, respectively, from the previous year, according to a study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis.

Seattle – Young children who miss regular doctor checkups may be at a higher risk of hospitalizations due to illness, according to a new study from the University of Washington.

Minneapolis – Exposure to pesticides and solvents appears to increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study from the Parkinson’s Institute.