S+H Staff

Washington – Environmental Protection Agency draft exposure assessments on three chemicals and their use in small business settings did not rely on adequate data, according to a March 15 letter from the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has been “taking advantage” of opportunities presented by a number of provisions in the surface transportation funding bill signed into law July 2012, according to agency Administrator Anne S. Ferro.

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board has issued recommendations and alerts to help improve safety on railroads and aircraft.

Atlanta – Talking on a cell phone while driving may be more prevalent in the United States than some European countries, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington – The Flight Attendants Union Coalition has petitioned the Obama administration to reverse the Transportation Security Administration’s recent decision to lift its ban on certain small knives in carry-on luggage.

Washington – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on March 15 heard arguments against the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s 2011 final rule on hours-of-service regulations for commercial motor vehicle operators.

Baltimore – Short-term exposure to outdoor heat may trigger respiratory disorders among elderly people, suggests a new study from Johns Hopkins University.

Physical activity may help children manage stressful situations, finds a new study from the University of Helsinki in Finland.

Consumers can now choose from a range of high-tech products that claim to “wick” moisture away from the body for increased comfort.

Arlington, VA – March 9 marked 35 years since the passage of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, which created the Mine Safety and Health Administration.