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Victoria, Australia – Ballet dancers in elite training programs face a greater risk of injury than other adolescent athletes, according to a study from Monash University.

Buffalo, NY – Caffeine may affect adolescent boys and girls differently after they reach puberty, according to a study from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Rosemont, IL – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons is reminding consumers about the dangers of using fireworks.

Omaha, NE – An increasing number of drivers killed in traffic crashes are testing positive for prescription drugs, marijuana and multiple drug use, according to a recent study from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

DeKalb, IL – Workers who conceal unseen disabilities may be risking their safety and health, according to a report from Northern Illinois University.

OSHA plans to move forward on an update of its Process Safety Management Standard (1910.119) and pursue other potential rule changes within the next year – all part of an interagency federal effort to improve safety and security at chemical facilities, the agency stated in a June 6 report to President Barack Obama.

On May 5, Deborah A.P. Hersman became president and CEO of the National Safety Council. As she begins her new role, Hersman – former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board – speaks about her passion for safety and her intent to challenge the “status quo.”

The 2014 NSC Congress & Expo is set to take place Sept. 13-19 in San Diego.

The third week of National Safety Month has focused on being aware of our surroundings to avoid injury.

Atlanta – One in four people with diabetes does not know he or she has the disease, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.