S+H Staff

Washington – An OSHA rule published Nov. 9 would provide an exemption to the Cranes and Derricks Standard for digger-derrick work.

San Diego – Patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes should take safety precautions before beginning or increasing physical activity, recommends the American Council on Exercise, in recognition of November as National Diabetes Awareness Month.

Safety+Health magazine is planning an article on the techniques or strategies safety professionals use to target their safety communications to different groups or individuals within the organization.

Washington – One in seven licensed drivers between 16 and 24 years old admitted to falling asleep while driving at least once in the past year – higher than the about 1 in 10 rate reported among all licensed drivers – according to a recent survey from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Bethesda, MD – People who engage in regular physical activity, even at low levels, have a longer life expectancy regardless of their weight, according to a new study from the National Cancer Institute, which is part of the National Institutes of Health.

Edmonton, Alberta – Children need at least seven minutes a day of vigorous physical activity to help avoid the health consequences of weight gain, but many do not reach that level, according to a study from the University of Alberta.

Baltimore – Recreational skiers and snowboarders should wear helmets to reduce the risk of severe injuries, concludes a new study from Johns Hopkins University.

Washington – The number and rate of occupational injuries requiring days away from work in 2011 remained statistically unchanged from 2010, continuing a trend of plateauing injury data.

Washington – OSHA is encouraging workers engaged in cleanup and recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy to take precautions to keep safe from hazards.

Washington – In response to the Obama administration’s failure to publish what they consider a timely regulatory agenda, Republican House members have accused the White House of playing “regulatory hide-and-seek.”