S+H Staff

The MightyLite Leading Edge Self-Retracting Lifeline is designed to protect a worker during a fall that involves going over an edge.

Washington – NIOSH is accepting comment until March 19 on the type of hazard identification and risk research NIOSH should include in its nanotechnology strategic plan for fiscal years 2013-2016.

Washington – A new document from NIOSH reviews hazards associated with hexavalent chromium exposure in the workplace.

London – Workplace exposure to cleaning agents may increase the risk of developing asthma, finds a new study from Imperial College London.

Edmond, OK – Injury rates and safety climate at an organization may influence customer service, according to a study from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Atlanta – Drugs prescribed to treat opioid dependence are being ingested by unsupervised children, putting them at risk for serious injury or death, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Bloomington, IN – Common anti-fever medications may cause kidney damage in sick children, according to a new study from Indiana University and Butler University.

Washington – A new report from Trust for America’s Health offers several recommendations for preventing disease and improving overall health in America.

Berkeley, CA – Obese drivers are more likely to die in a motor vehicle crash than normal-weight drivers, according to a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of West Virginia.

Washington – A new Senate bill seeks to reduce illnesses and health care costs through preventive measures such as workplace wellness programs.