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The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for its Teen Driving Safety Leadership Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to reducing the number of crashes, injuries and deaths involving teen drivers.

The National Safety Council launched Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls week on June 2 as part of National Safety Month, an annual observance to educate and encourage safe behaviors for top causes of preventable injuries and deaths.

Atlanta – In 2011, 1 out of 5 Americans reported visiting an emergency department at least once in the previous year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vancouver, British Columbia – The Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia has released a new video highlighting the importance of ergonomic health for truck drivers.

Washington – New Jersey Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, author of multiple laws related to transportation and workplace safety, passed away on June 3 due to complications from viral pneumonia.

Washington – In the aftermath of the May 23 collapse of a portion of a bridge in Washington state, Rep. Janice Hahn (D-CA) is calling on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to host a hearing to discuss the safety of U.S. bridges.

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on May 30 released a new policy statement on vehicle automation technology.

Washington – Two subcommittees of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee are scheduled to meet in June in Alexandria, VA.

Cincinnati – An increasing number of work-related emergency department visits are not being paid for by workers’ compensation, which could result in inaccurate estimates of occupational injuries and illnesses, according to a new study from NIOSH.

Washington – NIOSH has formed a new center designed to help coordinate occupational safety and health research and organize workers’ compensation data.