S+H Staff

Washington – Bicyclists using bike-sharing programs may be less likely to use a helmet than bicyclists who use private bicycles, according to a new study from Georgetown University’s School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Arlington, VA – The American Trucking Associations released a white paper on June 20 urging the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to focus on preventing commercial motor vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities when making upcoming revisions to the agency’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability.

Los Angeles – Coaches, athletic directors, parents and teens who participate in sports should be required to receive education on concussions to help prevent and reduce the number of brain injuries among teen athletes, according to attendees of American Headache Society’s annual meeting.

The National Safety Council recently was included in a Safety & Security insert in USA Today.

Rosemont, IL – Adults planning to use fireworks to celebrate Independence Day should take precautions to remain safe, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on June 25 announced 287 commercial motor vehicle drivers were removed from the road and 128 CMV carriers may face penalties following the agency’s annual drug and alcohol strike force sweep.

We live in a world of spin. Sometimes the spin is deliberate, when one political group misrepresents circumstances on purpose. Other times it’s inadvertent, such as a group misunderstanding the facts.

Get ready for Driving Safety Week of National Safety Month

Pittsburgh – Mine safety is moving in a positive direction thanks to efforts by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the mining industry, agency administrator Joseph A. Main said in a recent speech.

Atlanta – Surface coal miners may develop coal workers’ pneumoconiosis and silicosis even though the conditions typically are associated with underground coal mining, according to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.