S+H Staff

Columbus, OH — People who typically sleep less than seven hours a night may be more likely to snack on salty and sugary foods throughout the day, results of a recent Ohio State University study suggest.

Silver Spring, MD — Safe use of tower cranes – typically used to construct skyscrapers and other large structures – is the subject of a recently published toolbox talk from CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Denver — A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association explores what training is needed to keep first responders and crash scene investigators safe when reporting to crash sites involving cars equipped with automated technologies.

Itasca, IL — Baby-wearing products that allow parents and caregivers to carry an infant in a sling, soft carrier or other device can increase the child’s risk of injury, researchers are warning.

Itasca, IL — John Dony, senior director of thought leadership at the National Safety Council, has been appointed to serve on OSHA’s National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health.

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory to railroads and rail employees regarding a recently identified interface design issue that relates to how Positive Train Control systems interface with locomotive and cab car braking systems.

Bethesda, MD — A lifetime of good hydration habits may lower your risk of heart failure, say researchers from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

Washington — Rear impact guards on large commercial trucks must be inspected annually, under a recently issued final rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

A neighborhood blanketed with freshly fallen snow can be a beautiful sight. But for safety’s sake, your driveway and sidewalks will have to be cleared. Time to grab the shovel!

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council estimates more than 500 people may die on U.S. roads over the upcoming Thanksgiving Day weekend – the highest projection of roadway deaths for the holiday period since 2007.