S+H Staff

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a public listening session in late April to solicit comments on electronic onboard recorders and driver harassment.

Boston – Night shift workers may be at increased risk for diabetes and obesity due to uncommon sleep patterns, indicates research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

A safety practitioner and a consultant discuss fine points of the new Hazcom rule that could lead to legal battles.

June is National Safety Month – Learn more

Washington – Frontal crashes that result in intrusions – when an object or other vehicle penetrates the crashing vehicle – are significantly more likely to cause moderate or severe leg injuries among passenger vehicle drivers, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a national campaign to help remind parents to avoid accidentally locking children in cars this summer.

Quincy, MA – In 2010, 610 civilians died from fires attributed to smoking materials such as cigarettes – a 30-year low, according to a report issued in March by the National Fire Protection Association.

Arlington, VA – A new rule from the Mine Safety and Health Administration requires mine operators to correct hazards and standard violations that pose the greatest risk to underground coal miners.

Washington – OSHA recently launched a National Emphasis Program for nursing and residential care facilities aimed at reducing serious safety and health hazards commonly found in medical industries.

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on April 10 launched a website to give parents and guardians information on choosing and installing child safety seats that fit properly.