S+H Staff

New York – More than 57 percent of drivers killed in motor vehicle crashes between 2005 and 2009 were under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both, according to a study conducted by Columbia University.

Atlanta – Professional football players may be more likely to die from neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, according to a study conducted by NIOSH.

Washington – More than $10 million in grant funding has been awarded to 72 nonprofit organizations to train and educate workers and employers on workplace safety and health hazards, OSHA announced Sept. 11.

Morgantown, WV – Visiting multiple doctors or pharmacies – without coordinating that care – to obtain controlled substances has been linked to a greater risk of prescription drug overdose death, according to a study from West Virginia University.

Washington – Advocacy group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility recently issued a petition urging the Consumer Product Safety Commission to provide guidelines to help protect children from overheated artificial turf fields and playgrounds.

Washington – After recently resolving a backlog of decades-old cases, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission convened a hearing last month to discuss resolving cases more effectively.

Take some time this September – National Preparedness Month – to share emergency preparedness information and tips with your employees.

Lansing, MI – Michigan is moving forward on changes to more than 600 rules unique to its State Plan program, and the public has a limited window to make comments on the proposals.

Washington – Drivers who regularly take medications now have a free tool to help them determine if their ability to drive safely has been impacted.

Concord, NH – Only about half of New Hampshire workers who were injured in 2008 had their costs covered by workers’ compensation, indicates a report from the state Department of Health and Human Services.