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Arlington, VA – Prompted by an “alarming upward trend” of miners being struck by, crushed or pinned by moving equipment, the Mine Safety and Health Administration recently issued a safety alert on the hazard.

Get ready for Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls Week of National Safety Month

Emmitsburg, MD – Annually, from 2008 to 2010, fires in one- and two-family residences resulted in more than 2,000 civilian deaths and 8,350 civilian injuries annually, while fires in multifamily structures to 400 civilian deaths and more than 4,000 injuries, according to two reports released in June by the U.S. Fire Administration.

Atlanta – U.S. high school students improved on many dangerous driving behaviors in 2011 compared to previous years, but continue to engage in other risky behaviors such as texting while driving, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Chicago – June is Internet Safety Month, and the American Academy of Pediatrics is advising parents to help keep children safe from Internet dangers, such as accessing disturbing information or images, being bullied, or talking to strangers.

Lyon, France – Diesel engine exhaust is a human carcinogen, an independent agency concluded following a review of studies linking lung cancer to workers who are highly exposed to the fumes.

Washington – Lawmakers should strengthen protections for miners by increasing penalties for mine operators who violate rules, family members of miners killed at the Upper Big Branch mine suggested during meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill.

Washington – Local consulates of Ecuador, Honduras, Peru and the Philippines will partner with Department of Labor agencies to educate migrant workers about U.S. health, safety and wage laws, according to an agreement signed June 11.

Washington – OSHA is seeking nominations for its new Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee, which will advise the secretary of labor on improving whistleblower protections.

Washington – The Department of Transportation on June 7 released its strategy for ending distracted driving.