S+H Staff

Pittsburgh – Fatigued emergency medical service workers may have greater odds of injury and safety-compromising behavior, according to research from the University of Pittsburgh.

Washington – Prevention through Design and electronic health records are scheduled to be discussed at an upcoming December meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

Greenbelt, MD – Home safety inspections conducted in three states found that fewer than 20 percent of homes were adequately covered by functional smoke alarms, according to a report from the National Volunteer Fire Council.

Alexandria, VA – Motorcoach hours-of-service regulations, roadside violation severity weightings, a cross-border trucking pilot program with Mexico and obstructive sleep apnea are among the topics to be discussed at an upcoming public meeting of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee.

Tucson, AZ – Exercise, patient transportation and training drills caused more firefighter injuries than suppressing fires and other operations, according to a new study from the University of Arizona.

Rochester, NY – Even sports-related head impacts that do not cause concussions can result in noticeable brain injury among youth football and hockey players, according to a preliminary study from the University of Rochester Medical Center.

December is Member Appreciation Month

Washington – The Department of Transportation on Nov. 23 announced a final rule that bans commercial motor vehicle drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving.

Washington – Drunk driving cost the United States $132 billion in 2009, according to a report from Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Washington – Ernest Mitchell Jr. was confirmed as the new administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration by the Senate on Nov. 18.