S+H Staff

Want to live a longer and healthier life? Stay well-hydrated, say researchers from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants to make changes to the tool it uses to identify high-risk motor carriers.

After a brain injury, a person “may experience difficulty performing his or her job safely, or in the same manner,” according to the Brain Injury Association of America. “Some may find they need to find other employment, while others can request adaptions in their workplace to accommodate their new needs.”

Ann Arbor, MI — People can lose trust in their robot co-workers after only a few mistakes, results of a recent study show.

Iselin, NJ — A recent survey of manufacturing and warehouse employees shows that 75% receive less than 30 minutes of safety training a week, while 20% receive no weekly training.

Washington — OSHA will soon be able to issue certifications in support of T and U nonimmigrant status visas, a move the agency contends will aid in some workplace safety investigations.

A worker at a manufacturing facility was fatally injured while operating a 200-ton mechanical press.

Strong social connections with neighbors may help reduce the negative health effects of living alone, researchers at Rutgers University say.

Ithaca, NY — Data from personal sensors can be used to help monitor and alleviate worker stress, but privacy concerns over who sees the data and for what purposes are two big challenges to implementation, concludes a recent study led by researchers at Cornell University.

Washington — NIOSH has added all types of uterine cancer to the list of health-related conditions covered by the agency’s World Trade Center Health Program.