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Cincinnati – More than 1 out of 4 children and about 1 out of 5 teachers found it difficult to tell the difference between candy and medicine, according to a study conducted by two seventh-grade students, who presented their findings Oct. 17 at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition in Boston.

Washington – OSHA recently published new materials outlining worker and employer rights.

Washington – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced it will begin testing cars under its updated 5-star safety ratings program.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently announced that one carrier has been granted a license for its cross-border long-haul pilot program, while another must undergo additional safety reviews before being licensed.

New Orleans – The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement on Oct. 12 cited BP, Transocean and Halliburton for violations related to the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill.

Washington – Aviation midair and ground safety incidents are increasing, according to a report released Oct. 5 by the Government Accountability Office.

There’s an ongoing debate within the safety community about how regulations affect the economy, and whether some government regulations do more harm than good.

The National Safety Council is seeking information on current workplace flu prevention practices to help develop more relevant materials for employers.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued more than $3.8 million in fines against American Welding & Tank for failing to meet hazardous materials safety standards in its production of cargo tanks.

Silver Spring, MD – People who use decorative contact lenses as part of their Halloween costumes should consider risks such as an eye infection, cornea damage, vision loss and blindness, according to a consumer update released Oct. 12 by the Food and Drug Administration.