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Columbus, OH – A child is injured on an inflatable bouncing play set every 46 minutes, according to a new study from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Injury Research and Policy, which is urging parents to take steps to keep their children safe.

Durham, NC – Unemployment and multiple job losses may increase the risk of heart attack, concludes a new study from Duke University.

Springfield, IL – Following safe decorating practices can help prevent injuries this holiday season, the Energy Education Council advises.

Providence, RI – Head, eye and facial injuries are less prevalent among high school field hockey players who wear protective eyewear, according to a study from several institutions.

Read about OSHA’s new Whistleblower Protection Program director and fines levied against a company for a deadly crane collapse in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

Read OSHA’s safety tips for retail employers and what changes the agency is proposing to its Cranes and Derricks Standard in this week’s OSHA Roundup.

With a week until one of the busiest shopping days of the season, retailers need to take precautions to ensure their workers’ safety during the influx of customers hunting for deals.

Washington – The Whistleblower Protection Act, last revised in 1994, will soon provide more protection for federal employees, following congressional approval of a bill amending the law.

Washington – A new publication from NIOSH addresses preventing slips, trips and falls in wholesale and retail trade establishments.

Washington – NIOSH recently issued a progress report from its Nanotechnology Research Center describing the center’s projects from its establishment in 2004 through 2011.