S+H Staff

Emmitsburg, MD – From 2007 to 2009, fire departments responded to an estimated 374,900 fires in residential buildings each year, according to a report released Sept. 30 by the U.S. Fire Administration.

Sacramento, CA – As a federally funded state program created to keep motorcyclists safe came to a close this week, California officials reported that the two-year “Look Twice, Save a Life” campaign achieved its goal of reducing fatal collisions involving motorcycles.

Philadelphia – The focus of this year’s National Teen Driver Safety Week will be supporting parents who are teaching their teens to drive.

Carson City, NV – Nevada traffic safety officials and Gov. Brian Sandoval (R) recently announced that, beginning Jan. 1, fines of up to $250 will be imposed on Nevada drivers caught using a handheld cell phone or wireless communications device to talk, type or read.

Washington – National Radon Awareness Week is Oct. 17-24, and government officials are urging Americans to test their homes, workplaces and schools for radon levels.

Lansing, MI – Recently introduced legislation seeking to modernize several key areas of Michigan’s Workers’ Compensation Act has received support from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

Arlington, VA – Vehicle design changes have made occupants of cars and minivans less likely to die when involved in a crash with an SUV or pickup, according to a report released Sept. 28 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Oct. 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week.

The National Safety Council awarded four companies its Safety Leadership Awards and three companies its Superior Safety Performance Awards in September.

Washington – OSHA has rescinded a 2009 letter of interpretation regarding a specific shock-absorbing lanyard and OSHA fall protection system requirements.