S+H Staff

Washington – The Federal Aviation Administration recently re-launched a volunteer education program that places air traffic controllers in cockpits with commercial pilots.

Philadelphia – Men are more likely than women to die as a result of an injury, indicates a study released July 29 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice.

Dallas – Even small amounts of physical exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, indicates a study released Aug. 1 by the American Heart Association. The risk of heart disease decreases as amounts of daily activity increase, according to a study abstract.

Washington – A new report from the Institute of Medicine describes important content and best approaches for teaching respiratory protection curricula in occupational health nursing programs.

Washington – A new report from NIOSH found “insufficient evidence” in linking cancer to the list of health conditions related to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Denver – The Colorado Division of Insurance on July 29 issued a bulletin for insurers that conduct workers’ compensation audits.

Arlington, VA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers failed to provide strong oversight of the workers’ compensation programs for contract workers in Afghanistan, which led to higher insurance premium rates than necessary, according to a report from the Office of Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction.

College Station, TX – Red-light cameras are effective at preventing crash-related deaths and injuries, indicates a report released Aug. 2 by the Texas Transportation Institute.

Tucson, AZ – In light of federal OSHA’s delay in enforcing the new residential fall protection directive, the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health is taking the opportunity to host two hearings on the issue next month, the state agency announced Aug. 1.

Washington – The head of the National Treasury Employees Union recently called on the government to focus on injury prevention in its effort to reduce federal workers’ compensation costs.