S+H Staff

Washington — Chemical facilities should prepare now for hurricane season to “help prevent catastrophic chemical releases” and “ensure the safety of workers, emergency responders and surrounding communities,” the Chemical Safety Board says.

Washington — The Trump administration has officially withdrawn a hotly debated Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposal that would have required speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks.

College Station, TX — Forestry workers could benefit from the use of exoskeletons that support their back and upper limbs, results of a recent study show.

Washington — Enhancing the visibility of roadside service vehicles – especially at night – is best achieved with two to four lights in specific colors and flash patterns, results of a recent research review show.

Silver Spring, MD — Construction employers can help make Hispanic workers safer by boosting the number of Spanish-speaking supervisors in the field.

If you’re reading this from a device while in bed, you may be disrupting your sleep and increasing your risk of insomnia, Norwegian researchers caution.

Arlington, VA — The first day of July brought 18 proposed rules from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Washington — Failure to properly identify and restrict access to faulty grating poses serious safety and health risks, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement emphasizes in a recent safety alert.

Washington — A new public data portal from the Federal Railroad Administration features rail safety information, reports and data sets.

New estimates from the National Safety Council show that 437 people may die in preventable traffic crashes over the July Fourth weekend.