S+H Staff

NSC has released traffic fatality estimates for the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

Across the United States, workplaces and communities will promote emergency preparedness throughout September.

Minneapolis – Although many public safety professionals believe the United States is better prepared for terrorist attacks today than 10 years ago, a majority say federal, state and local leaders are not giving the risk enough attention, according to results of a new survey.

Atlanta – An estimated 50,000 people die annually from violence-related injuries, according to a report released Aug. 26 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington – Health care workers may not fully understand how easily infections can be transported from contaminated surfaces, a new study from North Carolina University suggests.

Elk Grove Village, IL – Boxing is not a safe sport for children or adolescents, according to a policy statement released Aug. 28 by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Join the National Safety Council in Philadelphia for the 2011 NSC Congress & Expo. Attended by thousands of environmental, health and safety professionals, NSC Congress & Expo is the world’s largest annual safety event.

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Washington – In 2010, 4,547 workers died on the job in the United States – about the same as the previous year, according to preliminary data released Aug. 25 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Washington – OSHA will focus on removing or revising outdated, duplicative and inconsistent construction standards in Phase IV of its Standards Improvement Project, according to a plan released Aug. 23 by the Department of Labor.