S+H Staff

Newtown, PA – HeartSine Technologies Ltd. recently issued a voluntary global correction for its public access defibrillators to resolve issues that may prevent the devices from functioning correctly.

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New Orleans – Grandparent caregivers may not know the most current safety guidelines for young children, according to research presented Oct. 21 at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

New Orleans – Lack of sleep may increase the risk of sports injuries in teen athletes, according to preliminary findings presented Oct. 21 at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

New Orleans – High school athletes may not report concussion symptoms out of fear of being sidelined, concludes a study presented Oct. 22 at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations, is encouraging commercial motor vehicle drivers and carriers to take a new confidential online survey on the use of navigation systems by drivers.

Washington – For the first time in a decade, the nonfatal occupational injury and illness rate remains unchanged from the previous year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Oct. 25.

Atlanta – Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for young people, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington – The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health’s Effectiveness Work Group is scheduled to host a public meeting Oct. 30 in Washington to discuss future activities.

Orlando, FL – With the construction industry beginning to recover from the recession, NIOSH Director John Howard said now is an opportune time to look at the most serious fatality in the industry – falls.