S+H Staff

Houston — Economic stress can affect not only your waking hours but also your nighttime sleep, results of a recent study show.

Phoenix — The Arizona Department of Transportation will use a state grant to promote safer commercial vehicle travel by providing officers with advanced training to recognize drug and alcohol impairment.

Washington — Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) has reintroduced a bill that would increase fines for workplace safety and health violations.

Consistently getting a good night’s sleep could help prevent some effects of brain aging and dementia, according to the results of a recent study from the Mayo Clinic’s Center for Sleep Medicine.

Neenah, WI — Jobsite safety ranks among the top three challenges construction companies face, according to the results of a recent survey.

Washington — The Department of Transportation recently released designs for a “first-of-its-kind” female crash test dummy, intended to represent women more accurately in vehicle safety testing.

Los Angeles — Exposure to a common chemical used in dry cleaning and certain consumer products may increase the risk for severe liver issues, researchers are cautioning.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking comment on a proposal that would scale back reporting requirements for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

College Station, TX — The vast majority of astronauts on the International Space Station battle sinus problems and congestion, which can compromise sleep quality and decision-making, a recent study shows.

Watertown, SD — Workers who encounter droppings from birds or pests such rodents and insects should stop work immediately, leave the area and wash any exposed skin with soap and water, a new safety resource states.