S+H Staff

An estimated 3,434 pedestrians were killed in the first six months of 2022, with 24 states reporting an increase, according to a report from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

Washington — OSHA, NIOSH and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – are teaming up for the seventh annual Safe + Sound Week.

Oslo, Norway — Offshore petroleum workers engaged in rotating shift work may face increased risk of prostate cancer, according to the results of a recent study.

Provo, UT — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) has signed a law allowing employers to petition for and obtain protective orders against anyone who poses a threat.

Missoula, MT — Despite years of public health warnings about hazardous chemicals contained in professional salon products, their use “remains widespread,” claims a recently published report.

Washington — An annual event intended to raise awareness of struck-by hazards – and how to prevent them – is set to take place April 17-21.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule that will require “more than 200 of America’s busiest commercial airports” to create safety management systems.

Chicago — Low wages, insecure employment contracts, irregular hours and lack of union representation may play a role in worker weight problems, researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago say.

Austin, TX — Three out of 4 workers aren’t satisfied with their employers’ safety efforts, results of a recent survey show.

A diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables – known as “eating the rainbow” – may help reduce men’s risk of prostate cancer, according to researchers from the University of South Australia.