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Workers Memorial Day was April 28. Here’s a roundup of what various politicians and workers’ rights advocates said in recognition of the event.

The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for the 2014 Green Cross for Safety medal, which is awarded to an organization and its CEO for their safety leadership and commitment to corporate social responsibility.

College Station, TX – Using voice-to-text technology is not safer than manually texting while driving, according to a new study from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

Washington – Preventing workplace deaths and keeping employees safe on the job requires in remarks made during a Workers Memorial Day ceremony in Washington on April 29.

Distractions frequently lead to on-the-job injuries, but experts say steps can be taken to recognize and minimize them.

Washington – President Barack Obama on April 29 nominated Anthony Foxx to replace Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood.

When used properly, instruments and monitors can provide workers with critical safety information, such as indoor air quality or if a confined space has a toxic level of gas.

Silver Spring, MD – A nationwide collaborative campaign to prevent falls in the construction industry was re-launched this past week on Workers Memorial Day (April 28).

The Product Focus this month is on instruments and monitors.