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Providence, RI – The percentage of U.S. motorcyclists 50 or older more than doubled between 1990 and 2003, and older motorcyclists have a higher risk of severe injury and hospitalization from a crash than younger riders, according to a study from Brown University.

Last month, I asked if occupational safety and health professional use safety apps. Results from the accompanying poll show the answer is yes.

Columbus, OH – Dance-related injuries among children and adolescents increased 37 percent between 1991 and 2007, according to a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

David Michaels stays onboard as OSHA administrator, and the agency could face additional regulatory hurdles from a new bill. Read about these developments, and more, in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

In an unprecedented move, it appears David Michaels may be staying on board as OSHA administrator during President Barack Obama’s second term.

Washington – David Michaels will remain as OSHA administrator during President Barack Obama’s second term, an agency spokesperson confirmed to Safety+Health on Feb. 7.

Indianapolis – The Indiana Department of Labor has launched a statewide initiative targeting common injuries among health care workers.

Washington – OSHA plans to host a public forum on March 6 to discuss proposed policy changes to the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory Program.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration recently provided an update on corrective actions it has taken in response to an internal report that identified inspection missteps at the Upper Big Branch mine.

Melbourne, Australia – Commuting to work by car is associated with weight gain even among physically active adults, concludes a new study from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute.