S+H Staff

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.

Rosemont, IL – Although extreme winter sports can give participants a serious adrenaline rush, they also can lead to serious injuries, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons warned recently.

Beryllium is a highly toxic metal, and exposure to particles, fumes, mists or solutions from materials containing beryllium can lead to sensitization or chronic beryllium disease, a potentially life-threatening respiratory disease.

I frequently find that in order to take advantage of the software that is available on the market, I have to change the way I run my safety program and do it “their way.” Is it worth it?

Across the country, approximately 24,500 sledding injuries occurred in 2007. Children often are injured in sledding incidents when the sled hits a fixed object, such as a tree or light post.

Amsterdam, Netherlands – Less than one-half of people in a public place with access to an automated external defibrillator would be willing to use it, even though studies have repeatedly proven the devices’ effectiveness in aiding cardiac arrest victims, a Dutch study suggests.

Washington – The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy is working with the business community to eliminate substance abuse in the workplace.

Memphis, TN – USA Cheer, the national governing body for cheerleading, announced the creation of the USA Cheer Safety Council. The council’s goal is to raise awareness of cheerleading safety, address misconceptions about injuries and provide data on proper athlete training.

CDC offers a toolkit for businesses and employers to help promote the seasonal flu vaccine.

Washington – Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) recently warned Republicans and Democrats that if issues with the Federal Aviation Administration Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act were not resolved by Feb. 14, he would file cloture on the bill, forcing it to come up for a vote.