S+H Staff

Charlottesville, VA – Surgical sharps injuries continue to increase despite legislation to curb them, indicates a study from the University of Virginia.

Washington – Proposed changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration could require workers who load and unload cargo tanks to perform a risk assessment of the process and implement safe operating procedures.

Emmitsburg, MD – The USFA released a series of reports on March 10 examining the risk of death or injury by fire among various demographics.

Washington – A new website will make it easier for consumers to obtain safety information and report safety issues with products, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced March 11.

Melbourne, Australia – Fewer than 1 out of every 3 children between the ages of 5 and 15 will wake up when a home fire alarm sounds, indicates an Australian study published March 9.

Columbus, OH – Concussions in children’s sports should be taken seriously, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and athletic trainers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are reminding parents, coaches and children this month, which is recognized as National Athletic Training Month.

Washington – Negotiators from the United States and Mexico continue to work to resolve a cross-border long-haul trucking dispute, White House officials announced March 3.

Salem, OR – An all-time low of 17 people covered by Oregon’s workers’ compensation system died in 2010, the state’s Department of Consumer and Business Services announced March 8.

Washington – OSHA has issued a guidance document to help small businesses comply with the recently promulgated cranes and derricks standard for construction.

Baltimore – The Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center of Occupational Safety and Health is scheduled to host a symposium April 18 on prevention of work-related distracted driving.