S+H Staff

Baltimore – Women younger than 55 are less likely than men to have a heart attack. However, when they do, they usually are in worse mental and physical health, according to a study from the Yale School of Medicine.

Washington – OSHA has proposed delaying the compliance date for crane operator certification while the agency considers a potential rulemaking that would address concerns about the requirements.

Washington – A total of 5,879 postal employees reported being attacked by dogs in 2012, with the most incidents occurring in Los Angeles, according to a new ranking from the U.S. Postal Service.

London – Living a healthy lifestyle may reduce negative effects on the heart caused by job strain, according to a study from University College London.

Washington – The general aviation industry “cannot become complacent about safety,” Michael Huerta, administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, said May 14 during a meeting with leaders in the industry.

Columbus, OH – Poisonings among young children increased more than 12 percent from 2000 to 2010, largely driven by medications found in the home, according to a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Washington – The Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 10 voted unanimously to approve a notice of proposed rulemaking that would establish a safety standard for children's strollers.

Boston – Outbursts of rage may increase a person’s risk of heart attack, according to a study from the Harvard Medical School.

Washington – Acting Secretary of Labor Seth Harris on May 15 appointed two new members and reappointed six current members to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

San Diego – Staying in a non-smoking room at a hotel with a partial smoking ban does not prevent exposure to tobacco smoke and carcinogens, according to a study from San Diego State University.