S+H Staff

Washington – A public listening session is scheduled for Feb. 17 in Arlington, VA, regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposal to revise the hours-of-service requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

Washington – More workers are seeking health information from their employer, according to a survey released Feb. 1 from the National Business Group on Health.

Washington – NIOSH’s Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health has scheduled a three-day meeting in late February to provide an update on various programs.

Washington – The Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services on Jan. 31 released 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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Washington – A new bill from House Democrats seeks to implement recommendations from a recent report on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Washington – Many women are unable to recognize the signs of a heart attack and only one-half would call 911 if they thought they were having one, indicates a 2009 American Heart Association survey.

Washington – The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently voted to extend the stay of enforcement for testing and certifying lead content in children’s products.

Washington – The Department of Transportation on Jan. 31 announced a proposed rule to mandate use of electronic onboard recorders by interstate commercial truck and bus companies.

Washington – The Department of Defense needs to improve hazardous noise mitigation efforts, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.