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Edmonton, Alberta – Children need at least seven minutes a day of vigorous physical activity to help avoid the health consequences of weight gain, but many do not reach that level, according to a study from the University of Alberta.

Baltimore – Recreational skiers and snowboarders should wear helmets to reduce the risk of severe injuries, concludes a new study from Johns Hopkins University.

Bethesda, MD – People who engage in regular physical activity, even at low levels, have a longer life expectancy regardless of their weight, according to a new study from the National Cancer Institute, which is part of the National Institutes of Health.

President Barack Obama is sticking around for another four years. But will OSHA administrator David Michaels do the same?

In this week’s OSHA Roundup, OSHA urges caution in hurricane cleanup and House GOP members wonder when the next regulatory agenda will be released.

President Barack Obama was elected to another four years in office, but what does that mean for occupational safety and health? After Tuesday’s election, I spoke with some stakeholders about the issue. Here’s what they told me.

Washington – The number and rate of occupational injuries requiring days away from work in 2011 remained statistically unchanged from 2010, continuing a trend of plateauing injury data.

Washington – OSHA is encouraging workers engaged in cleanup and recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy to take precautions to keep safe from hazards.

Washington – In response to the Obama administration’s failure to publish what they consider a timely regulatory agenda, Republican House members have accused the White House of playing “regulatory hide-and-seek.”

Montreal – Students who juggle a job and school may be at risk for fatigue, according to a study from scientific research organization IRSST.