S+H Staff

Washington – About 2 out of 10 U.S. drivers said they have sent text messages or emails while driving, while about half of drivers between 21 and 24 years old reported doing the same, according to the results of a new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey.

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board has called for a nationwide ban on personal electronic device use while operating a motor vehicle.

Solna, Sweden – A rear-end motor vehicle crash can cause symptoms of whiplash and other disabling neck and back injuries, even if the vehicle making the impact from behind is accelerating at a rate of only 6 mph, according to a study conducted by Swedish traffic researchers.

Washington – A Senate bill that aims to reauthorize the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration would give the agency more authority to crack down on so-called “reincarnated carriers” and lead to more stringent electric onboard recorder rules.

Ann Arbor, MI – About two-thirds of parents have not talked with their teens about hearing loss because many believe their teens are not at risk, according to a study from the University of Michigan.

Question: How can I best protect my employees from insects when they work outdoors?

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration recently released a safety advisory on fall protection for railroad bridge workers following three incidents that occurred between 2008 and 2011, one of which resulted in a fatality.

Norwalk, CT – Adult drivers engage in activities such as texting, eating, watching videos and surfing the Internet while driving, according to a new online poll conducted by market research firm Harris Interactive and HealthDay, a producer of health news.

Quincy, MA – An average of 53 fatalities and 546 injuries occurred as a result of fires in high-rise buildings each year between 2005 and 2009, according to a new report from the National Fire Protection Association.

Washington – Employees who are allowed to vary their work hours based on individual needs see improved well-being, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota.