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Does your organization consider its safety program “world class”? If so, Safety+Health wants to hear from you for an upcoming article on defining “world-class safety.”

The National Safety Council Women’s Caucus is accepting nominations for the Marion Martin Recognition Award. Established in 2016, the award recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of women in the safety field.

Hopkinton, MA – “Overexertion involving outside sources” remains the leading cause of disabling injuries in the United States, according to the annual Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, which ranks serious, nonfatal workplace injuries.

Pittsburgh – Nearly half of all concussions among youth hockey players are caused by illegal contact, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Sports Medicine Concussion Program.

Iowa City, IA – Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder exhibit “impulsivity” and attention issues that put them at risk when crossing streets on their bikes, according to a study from the University of Iowa.

Washington – American diets should have a variety of nutrient-rich foods across all food groups while limiting the amount of calories from added sugars, certain fats and sodium, according to updated nutritional guidelines released Jan. 7 by the Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture.

The National Safety Council Texas Safety Conference and Expo is scheduled for March 20-22 in San Antonio.

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Birmingham, AL – People who skip sleep in favor of watching TV may find themselves eating and drinking more – possibly putting them at risk of obesity, according to a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Washington – The Food and Drug Administration has proposed two rules intended to minimize the risks of skin cancer presented by indoor tanning beds.