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Edinburgh, Scotland – Longer nanofibers may be dangerous to workers because they can become lodged in the lung cavity, concludes a study conducted by the University of Edinburgh.

Toronto – Women with low control over their work may have a higher risk of diabetes, according to a study conducted by the Institute for Work & Health and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.

Anaheim, CA – OSHA is implementing improvements to its Voluntary Protection Programs in light of criticisms of the program and a recent internal report, assistant OSHA administrator Jordan Barab stated during a recent speech.

Washington – Between 2000 and 2010, more than one-third of all child pedestrian fatalities – 1,200 – occurred during after-school hours (3-7 p.m.), according to AAA.

The National Safety Council and OSHA on Aug. 29 renewed their alliance to help saves lives and prevent unintentional workplace injuries.

Washington – The next phase of OSHA’s efforts to reduce or eliminate unnecessary, duplicate or inconsistent standards is underway, with the focus shifting to construction standards.

Emmitsburg, MD – The U.S. Fire Administration and the International Association of Fire Chiefs are partnering on a study to identify behaviors that negatively affect firefighter safety and health.

Arlington, VA – Electronic stability control is not as effective in reducing rollover crashes as an earlier available technology, according to a from the American Transportation Research Institute.

Sacramento, CA – Triclosan, an antibacterial chemical widely used in home care products, may dramatically hinder muscle contractions – including impairing heart function – according to a new study conducted by the University of Colorado and the University of California, Davis.

Dallas – Being physically fit in middle age may reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases later in life, according to a study conducted by the Cooper Institute – a nonprofit health and research organization – and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.