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The National Safety Council recently kicked off a celebration of its 100-year anniversary, which coincides nicely with this blog entry – my 100th post.

New Orleans – Grandparent caregivers may not know the most current safety guidelines for young children, according to research presented Oct. 21 at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

New Orleans – Lack of sleep may increase the risk of sports injuries in teen athletes, according to preliminary findings presented Oct. 21 at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

New Orleans – High school athletes may not report concussion symptoms out of fear of being sidelined, concludes a study presented Oct. 22 at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.

Arlington, VA – The American Transportation Research Institute, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations, is encouraging commercial motor vehicle drivers and carriers to take a new confidential online survey on the use of navigation systems by drivers.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a final rule that eliminates 10-day extensions of the 45-day period after which certain commercial motor vehicle carriers must cease operation for being found unfit to operate safely.

Washington – About 1 out of 7 commercial motor vehicles inspected during Brake Safety Week (Sept. 9-15) were placed out-of-service for overall brake-related violations, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.

Washington – Trucks directly providing aid to areas affected by Hurricane Sandy are temporarily exempt from hours-of-service regulations, according to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration emergency declaration notice.

Ottawa – Some health care workers may not be wearing personal protective equipment in pediatric units and are failing to remove PPE properly, according to a new study published online Oct. 15 in the American Journal of Infection Control.

Washington, D.C. – Construction-related injuries and fatalities cost the state of Washington $762 million between 2008 and 2010, according to a new report from advocacy group Public Citizen.