S+H Staff

Ann Arbor, MI – Despite warning labels, many parents give their young sick children over-the-counter cold and cough medicine that could cause serious side effects, according to a new poll from the University of Michigan.

Stockholm – Even light smoking increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study from Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden.

Washington – In 2011, 4,693 workers died on the job, according to revised numbers issued April 25 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Rosemont, IL – Medical treatment that restores physical function, such as knee and hip surgery, may help ease the monetary burdens of musculoskeletal disorders on American society, according to a study the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Washington – Failure to apply inherently safer design principles, conduct damage mechanism hazard reviews and implement safeguards led to the hydrocarbon release and fire at a Chevron refinery in August 2012, concludes a draft report from the Chemical Safety Board.

Tumwater, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is considering new rules to help prevent misuse of opioids among injured workers.

The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for its prestigious Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to reducing the number of crashes, injuries and deaths involving teen drivers.

Washington – State-run OSHA programs face staffing challenges in part because of budget cuts, and federal OSHA should provide better access to training and deadlines for taking over troubled state programs, concludes a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

Washington – A Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration final rule issued April 17 revises agency regulations to match the maximum and minimum civil penalties for hazardous materials violations established by law in 2012.

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