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Washington – An audit has begun on the Federal Aviation Administration’s progress on improving the safety of helicopter air ambulance operations, as requested by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee in April.

Washington – Traffic-related deaths increased 3.3 percent in 2012 from 2011 – the first annual increase since 2005 – according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Maywood, IL – The most likely injuries for young athletes involve the knee, ankle and lower back, suggests a new study from Loyola University Medical Center.

Do you or your employer have a policy or strategy for preventing your workers who drive on the job from using cell phones or other electronic devices behind the wheel?

Washington – The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has extended the comment period on a proposal to enhance the safety and durability of rail tank cars used to transport hazardous materials.

Washington – Results of a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show that more than one-fourth of U.S. motorists reported having driven in the previous 30 days while being so tired they could hardly keep their eyes open.

Los Angeles – Driving while wearing an arm or leg cast may be dangerous, warns a new study from the University of Southern California.

Boston – Exposure to aircraft noise from nearby airports may impact the heart health of older people, concludes a new study from Harvard University.

Baltimore – Caring for a family member does not increase death risk and may actually increase the caregiver’s life span, according to a new study from Johns Hopkins University.

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board has found safety “concerns” with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s oversight of commercial carriers, and is recommending that an audit be conducted on the agency’s review process.