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Washington – Railroad companies will have more of a say in whether they install positive train control or other safety technologies, according to a Federal Railroad Administration final rule published May 10.

Columbus, OH – About 65,800 people younger than 18 visited emergency departments between 1990 and 2009 due to a battery exposure-related injury, according to a study from the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Center for Injury Research and Policy.

Atlanta – Helmets may offer some protection against head injuries during a tornado, according to a recent statement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

What are the most common methods of noise abatement, and why would fabric curtain walls be considered in place of (or in addition to) any of them?

For federal contract workers earning minimum wage who are concerned about taking time off when they get sick, a bipartisan solution may be on its way.

Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board announced it will host a forum June 19-20 in Washington to discuss safety issues and recommendations for the aviation industry.

Washington – Multiple truck driver associations and a safety advocacy organization released opposing statements on the inclusion in a Senate transportation bill of a mandate that would require the use of electronic onboard recorders in commercial motor vehicle carriers to track hours of service.

Boston – Nighttime exposure to the blue light from electronic devices may harm workers’ health, warns the May 4 Harvard Health Letter.

San Diego – Long-distance commutes to work may contribute to poor health, finds a new study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis.

Research Triangle Park, NC – Sixty percent of certified nursing assistants who work in nursing homes suffer from work-related injuries, according to a new study from research institute RTI International.