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Oxford, England – Drugs taken by shift workers to help them stay awake on the job or go to sleep after work offer few benefits, according to a study from the Cochrane Occupational Safety and Health Review Group.

Deaths related to motor vehicle crashes decreased 4 percent during the first six months of 2014, according to preliminary data collected by the National Safety Council.

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Boston – Parents engage in the same dangerous driving behaviors that they warn their children against, according to data released by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Students Against Destructive Decisions.

Hopkinton, MA – People who work two or more jobs may be at an increased risk for fatigue and injury, according to a study from the Center for Injury Epidemiology at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety.

Washington – OSHA has launched online resources on how to protect workers from earthquakes.

Washington –The American College of Emergency Physicians is reminding parents and caretakers of the dangers of furniture tip-overs.

The advance registration deadline for the 2014 NSC Congress & Expo is Aug. 8.

Davis, CA – Many consumers do not practice food safety at home, although they are aware of food safety issues and the risk of foodborne illness, according to recent research from the University of California, Davis.

Columbus, OH – As lacrosse gains popularity among youth, the risk of injury increases, a recent study states.