S+H Staff

Washington – National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15-19, and a kick-off event is scheduled for 10 a.m. on April 16 at an urban work zone in Washington, D.C.

Washington – The Federal Highway Administration needs to improve how it tracks safety outcomes from state-level highway infrastructure improvements, according to an audit report from the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General.

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Join the National Safety Council in observing Distracted Driving Awareness Month by sharing free downloadable materials and taking the pledge to drive cell-free.

Ann Arbor, MI – Parents may not always follow the advice of their child’s doctor, finds a new poll from the University of Michigan.

Washington – Adhering to seven lifestyle recommendations may significantly reduce one’s risk of dying from diseases such as cancer and circulatory disease, concludes a study from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Metal halide lights and other high-intensity discharge lights – frequently used in indoor and outdoor facilities – can lead to eye injuries, according to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

Hearing conservation experts say a variety of new technology is available to help protect workers.

The Product Focus this month is hearing protection.

The larger the company, the larger the problem when it comes to lockout/tagout compliance.