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Read about OSHA cracking down on combustible dust, fall and lockout/tagout hazards in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Physical activity may help children manage stressful situations, finds a new study from the University of Helsinki in Finland.

To anyone who thought the Office of Management and Budget had forgotten about OSHA’s proposed Crystalline Silica Standard: fear not.

Consumers can now choose from a range of high-tech products that claim to “wick” moisture away from the body for increased comfort.

Washington – The Air Line Pilots Association, International on March 8 called on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to mandate stricter requirements for domestically transporting lithium batteries and cells by air.

Austin, TX – Undocumented construction workers often lack training and fear retaliation for raising safety concerns, concludes a new report from the Workers Defense Project, a group that advocates fair employment for low-income workers.

Concord, NH – Many immigrants in New Hampshire may lack awareness of workers’ compensation, according to a new report from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services.

Washington – The Food and Drug Administration is recommending that manufacturers of medical products stop using the claims “latex-free” and “does not contain latex,” saying the claims may be inaccurate.

Cambridge, MA – Recent reforms to reduce outpatient hospital costs in North Carolina have stabilized payments for injured worker treatments, but growth could resume, according to a study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

Blacksburg, VA – Falls on the same level result in injuries more than twice as often as falls to a lower level, according to a new study from Virginia Tech.