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People have a seemingly endless number of mobile apps to choose from – apps to help keep track of tasks or dates, apps to watch movies or read books, apps to shop, apps to play games, etc. But what about apps for workplace safety?

Boston – Safety inspections can be used for a leading indicator incentive program in construction, and the reward threshold should be based on the median monthly score of projects under one owner, concludes a new study from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Washington – Teachers are at risk for violence and harassment from students, yet the issue has received little attention from the media and researchers, according to a study from the American Psychological Association.

Chicago – Workplace wellness programs that succeed in lowering risk factors among employees could produce significant cost savings, concludes a study from Vitality Group, a provider of workplace wellness programs.

Washington – The Senate on Jan. 1 confirmed Beth J. Rosenberg as a member of the Chemical Safety Board.

Washington – Employers are increasingly using contingent workers, and OSHA should develop rules and inspection programs aimed at preventing injuries among this vulnerable population, concludes a new paper from the Center for Progressive Reform.

Washington – Legislation recently introduced in the House would require employers to record all employee injuries and illnesses at their worksite, regardless of who directly employs the workers.

Washington – OSHA on Jan. 10 announced the four winners of its Worker Safety and Health App Challenge, which called on designers to submit computer applications showcasing workplace safety and health hazard prevention.

Maywood, IL – Engaging in unorganized free play, such as pick-up games, may help protect young athletes from injury, according to a study from Loyola University in Chicago.

Washington – One of the nation’s largest railway companies has signed an accord with OSHA to promise revisions to personnel policies that the agency says violated whistleblower provisions.