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The National Safety Council is looking for CEOs whose actions demonstrate a personal commitment to worker safety and health.

Safety pros: Find both cutting-edge and tried-and-true solutions on the Expo Floor during the 2014 NSC Congress & Expo.

Washington – OSHA recently sent a memo about its Temporary Worker Initiative to regional administrators.

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom – A mild or moderate concussion may have longer-lasting consequences than previously known, according to a recent study from Newcastle University.

Bethesda, MD – Extreme obesity is an increasing public health problem that may shorten a person’s life expectancy by almost 14 years, according to a study from the National Cancer Institute.

Kansas City, MO – Risk factors for sleep-related infant deaths may differ by specific age groups, according to a study from the Kansas City Mercy Hospitals and Clinics.

Hartford, CT – The majority of adolescents who are injured while riding all-terrain vehicles ignore manufacturers’ safety warnings, including recommendations to use ATVs with smaller engines, according to a recent study.

New York – Using a teaspoon or tablespoon to administer children’s medication can lead to errors, according to a recent study.

More than 90 percent of Congress & Expo attendees report that Technical Sessions offer valuable information for practical application.

Ann Arbor, MI – Nationwide, traffic deaths fell by almost 23 percent between 2005 and 2012, according to a study from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.