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Washington – Coal miners in four states will soon have access to free, confidential screenings for coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, a deadly but preventable lung disease more commonly known as “black lung.”

Compton, CA – Users of FallTech brand lanyard hooks are being advised to inspect products for possible defects that could lead to serious injury or death.

Prince George, British Columbia – Drivers with a history of substance abuse are more likely to die in a motor vehicle incident than non-abusers, according to a new study from Canadian researchers.

Itasca, IL – U.S. traffic fatalities increased 5 percent in 2012 from 2011, the first annual increase since 2004-2005, according to preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council.

Sydney – Health care workers who consistently use respirators instead of surgical masks are twice as likely to avoid infection, concludes a new study from the University of New South Wales.

Arlington, VA – A recent spate of coal mining deaths has prompted an alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Arlington, VA – The majority of fatal and serious injury crashes involving a truck also involve at least one passenger car, according a report released Feb. 12 by the American Trucking Associations.

Washington – A coalition of groups supporting worker rights, Latino rights and the environment are urging the Environmental Protection Agency to strengthen legal protections for farmworkers at risk for pesticide exposure.

Washington – A new House bill would increase the federal weight limit for trucks traveling on interstates to 97,000 pounds from 80,000 pounds.

Sacramento, CA – Out-of-state professional athletes would not be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits from California for cumulative injuries under a new bill introduced Feb. 25.