S+H Staff

Washington – The Department of Labor recently added new features to its enforcement database.

Washington – The most recent technology in motor vehicle safety will be road-tested next year, the Department of Transportation announced Aug. 19.

Washington – New amendments to Federal Railroad Administration positive train control system regulations are intended to reduce requirements for railroads while maintaining safety.

Chicago – Workers who eat at their desk may be exposed to harmful bacteria, putting them at risk for foodborne illness, the American Dietetic Association warned Aug. 23.

Washington – Due to improper testing, the U.S. Army cannot ensure more than 5 million bullet-resistant plates for troop body armor provide appropriate protection, according to a report from the Department of Defense Inspector General.

Washington – This September marks the seventh annual Campus Fire Safety Month. Congress has passed a resolution recognizing Campus Fire Safety Month every year since 2005 in an effort to raise awareness of fire safety on college campuses.

Washington – Working in a team may help protect against the degraded performance associated with fatigue, indicates new research from London South Bank University.

Washington – OSHA released a hazard alert Aug. 17 explaining the dangers of working in grain storage bins.

Ann Arbor, MI – Approximately 17 percent of outpatient chemotherapy infusion center nurses reported being unintentionally exposed to toxic drugs via their skin or eyes, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Columbus, OH – Approximately 5,200 children per year sought emergency treatment for a window fall between 1990 and 2008 – an average of 14 children per day, according to research released Aug. 22 by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.