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Washington – A new appropriations bill could increase funding for the Federal Railroad Administration, allowing the agency to hire 45 new rail safety inspectors and increase the amount of rail it inspects nationwide.

The National Safety Council has created an infographic to help inform employers about distracted driving policies for employees.

Alexandria, VA – More people are suffering serious outcomes related to poison exposure, according to the 2012 annual report from the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Rochester, NY – Smoking disrupts the body’s circadian rhythms, which could result in poor sleep, cognitive dysfunction and mood disorders, according to a new study from the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Silver Spring, MD – The Food and Drug Administration recently created a webpage to help people safely use bed rails.

Winston-Salem, NC – High blood pressure may be more dangerous for women than men, according to a study from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Washington – Crude oil shipped from the Bakken Formation – located in North Dakota, Montana and nearby Canadian provinces – may be more flammable than “traditional” heavy crude oil, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration warned shippers, sellers and emergency responders in a Jan. 2 safety advisory.

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board has sent the Federal Transit Administration two recommendations aimed at protecting railway track workers, after an investigation of a fatal incident in October 2013 revealed safety vulnerabilities.

Can safety culture be regulated? The National Transportation Safety Board recently hosted a forum to discuss what – if any – role the government can play in influencing a positive safety culture in the transportation industry.

Protective clothing is available for many different functions – from helping a construction worker be more visible at night to shielding a utility worker from a serious arc flash injury.