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Washington – OSHA in April published letters of interpretation for the first time this year. The last standard interpretations were dated in October 2010.

Washington – According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 200,000 playground injuries are treated in emergency rooms every year.

Washington – At an event commemorating 40 years of OSHA’s existence, agency administrator David Michaels and other safety advocates praised the work OSHA has done to prevent deaths and injuries, but said more must be done.

Kansas City, MO – Many workers have high blood pressure and are unaware of it, indicates a report from the Gateway Project, designed by the Mid-America Coalition on Health Care to assess the burden of hypertension in the workplace.

Villejuif, France – Hospital workers may underestimate their exposure to chemicals such as formaldehyde and ammonia in cleaning and disinfecting products, indicates research from the Centre for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health.

Durham, NC – People selling nail guns at home improvement stores and businesses that sell directly to contractors often fail to provide accurate safety information to customers, finds research from the Duke University Medical Center.

Arlington, VA – Some truck drivers with prior crashes, violations or convictions are more likely to be involved in a crash than drivers with clean records, according to research released April 20 by the American Transportation Research Institute.

Washington – In time for the summer swim season, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has released a series of public service announcements highlighting the importance of water safety.

Springfield, IL – The Illinois House of Representatives on April 12 unanimously approved a bill that would allow law enforcement to document on accident reports whether cell phone use was the cause of a motor vehicle crash.

Washington – The White House on April 19 unveiled a multi-agency plan aimed at reducing prescription drug abuse.