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Charlottesville, VA – Surgical sharps injuries continue to increase despite legislation to curb them, indicates a study from the University of Virginia.

Washington – Proposed changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration could require workers who load and unload cargo tanks to perform a risk assessment of the process and implement safe operating procedures.

Washington – Many workers feel stressed out, undervalued and dissatisfied with their job, according to a survey released March 8 by the American Psychological Association.

Washington – As the threat of springtime flooding looms, FEMA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are providing information to help individuals prepare for flooding dangers.

Washington – OSHA’s proposed rule to lower the permissible exposure limit of crystalline silica is unwarranted for some manufacturers, according to witnesses who testified March 9 before the House Regulatory Affairs, Stimulus Oversight and Government Spending Subcommittee

Austin, TX – In 2010, 49 children ages 2 months to 6 years died of heat stroke after being left unattended in vehicles – a record number in a single year, according to Washington-based Safe Kids USA. This month, Safe Kids and the General Motors Foundation launched the “Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car” campaign to educate the public on the dangers of leaving children in vehicles.

Chicago – Trauma patients have a higher rate of death following an injury, finds research from the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center in Seattle.

Washington – A new bill seeks to enhance emergency response at oil and gas wells through new OSHA regulations that place additional safety and preparedness requirements on operators.

Washington – The first mate of a tugboat made numerous cell phone calls prior to a fatal collision last year, according to a report released March 7 by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Emmitsburg, MD – The USFA released a series of reports on March 10 examining the risk of death or injury by fire among various demographics.