S+H Staff

Essential oils continue to grow in popularity, with many people believing they’re a natural solution for common illnesses. “Unfortunately,” the National Capital Poison Center says, “sometimes ‘natural’ is confused with ‘nontoxic’ or ‘nonpoisonous.’”

Arlington, VA — New videos from the Mine Safety and Health Administration highlight the importance of remaining attentive to job tasks and completing proper safety training.

Quitting smoking can be hard. The more you smoke, the Mayo Clinic says, the more nicotine your body craves to feel good. The clinic offers 10 things you can do to help fight cigarette cravings and kick the habit.

Durham, NC — The rates of “moral injury” that health care workers experienced during the first year of COVID-19 pandemic was akin to those of U.S. military combat veterans, results of a recent study show.

Are you a safe boater? “A real boater is always ready for the water,” the National Safe Boating Council says.

Durham, NH — U.S. seafood workers were twice as likely to contract COVID-19 as workers in other food industries during the height of the pandemic, results of a recent study indicate.

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has finalized amendments to a pair of regulations related to roadway worker safety and on-track roadway maintenance machines and hi-rail vehicles.

Pressure washers are a great tool for powering away dirt, grime and other stuff from aluminum siding, patios and side-walks.

Washington — A companion bill to the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1195), passed by the House in April 2021, has been introduced in the Senate.

Houston — Offshore oil and gas workers who regularly practice mindfulness may experience less fatigue and emotional and psychological strain – all while increasing their situational awareness and productivity, results of a recent study led by University of Houston researchers show.