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Ann Arbor, MI – A person’s age and sex can predict what type of motor vehicle crash he or she will most likely be involved in, according to a new study published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

The National Safety Council has released a report – “State of the Nation of Cell Phone Distracted Driving” – that addresses improvements made to combat cell phone use while driving.

Washington – The House on April 16 introduced legislation that would require new pilot rest period regulations to include cargo aircraft pilots, who previously were exempt.

Silver Spring, MD – The Food and Drug Administration on April 18 released an advisory on unintentional exposure to patches containing fentanyl, a painkiller used to manage long-term conditions. Large doses of fentanyl can cause serious side effects or death among vulnerable populations such as children, according to FDA.

Washington – In 2010, 4,690 workers died on the job in the United States, according to final data released April 25 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced a contest to encourage teens to speak up when riding in a car with a distracted driver.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on April 18 published a final rule that requires interstate truck and bus driver medical examiners to be trained, tested and certified on the physical qualifications of commercial motor vehicle drivers.

The National Safety Council is now accepting nominations for the NSC Rising Stars of Safety, presented by DuPont, to recognize individuals younger than 40 who have distinguished themselves by improving workplace safety.

San Antonio – Within the first six months of returning from deployment, military personnel experience a 13 percent increase in at-fault vehicle incidents, according to a report from USAA, an insurer for military members and their families.

Chapel Hill, NC – Four fatalities and 14 permanent head or brain injuries occurred among U.S. high school and grade school-level football players in 2011, according to an annual survey conducted by the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research at the University of North Carolina.