S+H Staff

Aurora, CO – Young workers face dangers on the job due to weak safety oversight, according to a new report from the Colorado School of Public Health.

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.

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