S+H Staff

Washington – OSHA on April 15 announced revisions to its Outreach Training Program. The new program requirements, formerly known as guidelines, include a trainer code of conduct and statement of compliance.

Washington – Most parents and young athletes doubt the ability of themselves or coaches to recognize symptoms of sports injuries, according to a survey released April 18 by Safe Kids USA and Johnson & Johnson.

Gaithersburg, MD – A free online tool to help determine the costs and benefits of fire suppression sprinklers now is available through the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Washington – Motorcycle fatalities declined slightly in 2010, but so did motorcycle helmet use, according to preliminary findings from a new report released April 19 by the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has unveiled a new website aimed at providing safety information on local pipeline networks.

Emmitsburg, MD – An estimated 5,900 restaurant fires occur every year, resulting in 75 injuries and $172 million in property loses, according to a report issued April 12 by the USFA.

Chicago – Although 27 percent of employees experience workplace bullying, the majority do not confront or report the behavior, indicates a survey released April 20 by job search website CareerBuilder.

Washington – NIOSH designated Bisphenol A as a skin sensitizer in a skin notation profile released April 12.

The National Safety Council “Rising Stars of Safety” program gives national recognition to individuals younger than 40 who have stepped up as leaders to transform their organizations’ safety culture and promote continuous safety improvement.

Washington – NIOSH recently issued a Current Intelligence Bulletin containing a review of scientific information and recommended exposure limits for titanium dioxide.