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Washington – The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Belt Partnership is accepting submissions for the 2015 “Be Ready. Be Buckled.” children’s contest, looking for the best artwork that encourages commercial truck and bus drivers to buckle up behind the wheel.

Detroit – Consuming caffeine up to six hours before going to bed can result in poor sleep, concludes a study from the Henry Ford Sleep Disorders and Research Center.

Daejeon, South Korea – For some people, a flushed face after drinking may be an indicator of alcohol-related high blood pressure, warns a new study from the Chungnam National University School of Medicine.

Washington – Participating in extreme obstacle courses that include electrical hazards can result in serious injuries, according to a study from the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network.

Boston – Certain insomnia symptoms may increase the risk of dying from heart disease, suggests a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard University.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is changing how it records truck and bus driver safety violation data, allowing states to update certain violations or have them removed.

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration issued a final rule Nov. 29 that requires new or improved safety features on passenger trains to help occupants evacuate in an emergency.

Washington – Pilots with a body mass index of 40 or higher – an advanced level of obesity – will soon be required to be screened for obstructive sleep apnea during routine medical certification exams.

Washington – Many new motorcoaches and large buses will be required to have lap and shoulder belts installed in every seat beginning in late 2016, according to a final rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

This year’s presentation of the top 10 most frequently cited OSHA violations includes some comparisons with data from previous years.