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Washington – The Government Accountability Office recently called for more assessments and greater transparency to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program.

Tumwater, WA – An inspection from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries may improve safety and save money for employers in the state, claims a study from the Safety and Health Assessment and Research for Prevention program.

Washington – OSHA has scheduled an informal stakeholder meeting on Nov. 3 in Washington to discuss occupational hearing loss prevention.

Washington – Providing paid sick days for employees in Denver would help keep them healthier, according to a new study from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

Washington – Federal OSHA reclaimed jurisdiction for safety and health inspections regarding certain aspects of Hawaii’s and Michigan’s State Plans.

Oct. 16-22 is National Teen Driver Safety Week.

Boston – Thirty-eight percent of parents have never created or discussed a fire escape plan with their family, according to a survey conducted by Liberty Mutual last April. Of those parents, 61 percent said it had not occurred to them to create a fire plan.

Atlanta – Improper handling and storage of pool chemicals can harm workers, according to a study released Oct. 7 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Atlanta – Increased awareness, proper techniques and protective equipment can help prevent brain damage among children who play sports, according to a report released Oct. 7 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Atlanta – Approximately one-third of all motor vehicle crash fatalities involve alcohol-impaired driving, according to a report released Oct. 7 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.