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Boston – Adolescent girls who participate in high-impact sports such as basketball, running and gymnastics are at an increased risk of developing stress fractures, according to a report from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

NSC OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Online Training is the most efficient way to earn OSHA course completion cards. Tailor the training by choosing your own electives and optional CEU credits.

This year's National Safety Council Green Cross for Safety Medal winner talks about safety values and culture.

Return to main article Motor carriers operating commercial motor vehicles designed or used to transport between nine and 15 passengers (including the driver) in interstate...

The design of the PRO Helix work boot is lightweight and durable, with an alloy safety toe and anti-fatigue technology that absorb shock to make the boot comfortable. The boots feature slip-, oil- and abrasion-resistant outsoles, waterproof membranes and electrical hazard protection.

Competing OSHA budget proposals from Republicans and the White House could lead to overbearing regulations and job loss, or increased worker deaths and a hamstrung safety agency – depending on who you ask. Proposed in mid-February, the Obama administration’s plan would give a nearly $25 million boost to OSHA, while the GOP budget plan would slash $99 million from the agency’s funding.

Most personal protective equipment is designed specifically for one worker, such as a hard hat for the head or earplugs to prevent hearing loss. But high-visibility safety products are not meant for one particular employee – they are meant for everyone around that person as well.

These stainless steel padlocks are built to withstand extreme weather and the harshest conditions. They feature ASTM grade 6 status and corrosion-resistant construction.

OSHA Region 3 stands out because of the high number of government workers in the District of Columbia. But the region, which stretches across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware, covers more than federal facilities and offices.

Although the crash rate for nine- to 15-passenger vans is lower than for other passenger vehicles, they pose a greater crash risk due to the vehicle’s design and difference in handling capabilities for the driver.