S+H Staff

Baltimore – Use of motorcycle helmets not only dramatically reduces the number of brain injuries and deaths from crashes, but also appears to be associated with a lower risk of cervical spine injury, according to new research released Feb. 8 by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Washington – Children younger than 4 are at an increased risk of injury or death in residential fires, according to a report released Feb. 14 by the USFA.

Washington – A Republican-backed budget plan with deep cuts to OSHA could lead to more workplace injuries and fewer inspections and compliance assistance, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis recently warned Congress.

Washington – During a recent speech on the House floor, Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI) bemoaned the expense occupational safety and health regulations pose on small businesses.

The National Safety Council’s Occupational Awards Program is designed to help you promote the prevention of workplace injuries and illnesses.

Marquette, MI – President Barack Obama recently announced a new national wireless infrastructure initiative and called for the development of a nationwide public safety network for first responders.

Washington – President Barack Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2012 budget, released Feb. 14, would provide OSHA with a nearly $25 million increase.

George Miller (D-CA) introduced a bill that would force OSHA to issue a combustible dust standard. This is the third time Miller has introduced such a bill and, in all likelihood, it will fail to become law once again.

Washington – The effectiveness of state workers’ compensation laws has not been reviewed in nearly 40 years, but newly introduced legislation seeks to change that.

Lansing, MI – A bill that would bar the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration from promulgating a workplace ergonomics standard passed out of the state Senate on Feb. 10.