S+H Staff

The National Safety Council wants to hear the stories of victims who have been affected by teen driver crashes.

Washington – Installation of train safety technology by passenger and major freight railroads could be delayed if the Department of Transportation does not ensure funding and more technology testing, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Jan. 14.

Washington – The Department of Energy still has “significant weaknesses” in its emergency response and operational continuity programs, according to a new audit from the DOE Office of Inspector General.

Colors are an important way of communicating hazards to workers. The American National Standards Institute has established rules governing what specific colors mean.

As of Jan. 5, the House Education and Labor Committee is back to officially being called the Education and the Workforce Committee.

Itasca, IL – One out of every 5 Fortune 500 companies have total bans on cell phone use while driving, according to findings from a survey released Jan. 12 by the National Safety Council.

Washington – General aviation airplanes equipped with air bags provide additional protection to passengers in some crashes, according to findings from a study released Jan. 11 and adopted by the National Transportation Safety Board.

On-the-job training can be helpful for new employees, for those who switch job roles, or when your organization begins using new equipment or methods. However, such training requires special attention, according to the National Safety Council.

A 23-year-old tank mechanic died of asphyxiation after entering a permit-required confined space.

Because it is both colorless and odorless, carbon monoxide can be one of the most dangerous gases present in a work environment.