S+H Staff

Air pollution, elevated temperature, and high levels of carbon dioxide and ambient noise may get in the way of a good night’s sleep, results of a recent study suggest.

Women who regularly exercise may have a 25% lower chance of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to new research.

Washington — NIOSH has selected 20 winning entries for the initial phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.

An estimated 7,508 pedestrians were killed in the United States last year – a 1% increase from 2021 and the most since 1981, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council has scheduled a hybrid meeting for next month.

Washington — OSHA has begun a National Emphasis Program that targets hazards in warehouses, distribution centers and “high-risk” retail establishments.

Washington — Registration is open for the seventh annual Safe + Sound Week, slated for Aug. 7-13.

Raleigh, NC — The longer the heat index remains above 90° F, the more employers may pay in workers’ compensation costs for missed workdays, a recent study of North Carolina workers shows.

Washington — Workplace-related strategies from the Department of Labor are part of a White House national plan to address gender-based violence.

Los Angeles — A recently released video from the Healthy Work Campaign explains to business leaders how work stress harms their organization and employees – and what can be done about it.