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Bethesda, MD – Parents need to talk to their teens about the dangers of drinking before sending them off to college, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism recommended Aug. 16.

Bethesda, MD – Take the time to get your vehicle’s brake system checked during Brake Safety Awareness Week, Aug. 20-28, the Car Care Council recently urged.

Washington – Whistleblower protection laws are strongest in California, the District of Columbia and Tennessee, and weakest in Georgia, Indiana and South Dakota, according to a new analysis from advocacy group Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

Madison, NJ – New Jersey drivers who have a long commute are more likely to speed and drive distracted by talking on a cell phone or texting, according to a study from Fairleigh Dickinson University’s PublicMind.

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration on Aug. 12 issued a final rule limiting the number of consecutive hours a passenger-railroad employee can work.

Washington – The National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is scheduled to meet Sept. 7-8 in Arlington, VA, to discuss a draft culture of safety strategy, among other topics.

Washington – A new report analyzing five occupational safety and health rules found that despite initial opposition, the rules saved thousands of lives and prevented thousands of injuries.

An estimated 3,800 fires occur annually in university housing.

Washington – Deborah Hersman was sworn in for a second two-year term as chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board on Aug. 4.

Washington – NIOSH recently published several “stories of impact” explaining how its research led to safety initiatives.