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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.

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration on Oct. 11 issued a safety advisory for railroad employees who work between railcars.

Atlanta – NIOSH research successes and future challenges facing the agency are highlighted in the Oct. 7 issue of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Supplement.

Washington – The National Nanotechnology Initiative is scheduled to host a webinar Oct. 20 to discuss the federal government’s 2011 strategy for research on the environmental, health and safety aspects of nanomaterials.

Washington – The number of workplace hazards found in congressional offices during the 111th Congress has declined significantly from the previous congressional session, according to a new report from the General Counsel of the Office of Compliance.

What are the most common safety shortcuts workers take, and what are the potential consequences?

Lansing, MI – Recently introduced legislation seeking to modernize several key areas of Michigan’s Workers’ Compensation Act has received support from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

Arlington, VA – Vehicle design changes have made occupants of cars and minivans less likely to die when involved in a crash with an SUV or pickup, according to a report released Sept. 28 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Oct. 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week.

The National Safety Council awarded four companies its Safety Leadership Awards and three companies its Superior Safety Performance Awards in September.