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Washington – A new website will make it easier for consumers to obtain safety information and report safety issues with products, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced March 11.

Melbourne, Australia – Fewer than 1 out of every 3 children between the ages of 5 and 15 will wake up when a home fire alarm sounds, indicates an Australian study published March 9.

Washington – OSHA has issued a guidance document to help small businesses comply with the recently promulgated cranes and derricks standard for construction.

Baltimore – The Johns Hopkins Education and Research Center of Occupational Safety and Health is scheduled to host a symposium April 18 on prevention of work-related distracted driving.

Columbus, OH – Concussions in children’s sports should be taken seriously, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and athletic trainers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are reminding parents, coaches and children this month, which is recognized as National Athletic Training Month.

Washington – Negotiators from the United States and Mexico continue to work to resolve a cross-border long-haul trucking dispute, White House officials announced March 3.

Salem, OR – An all-time low of 17 people covered by Oregon’s workers’ compensation system died in 2010, the state’s Department of Consumer and Business Services announced March 8.

Arlington, VA – The Mine Safety and Health Administration is requesting public comment until May 2 on its proposed rule that aims to reduce miner exposure to respirable coal mine dust.

Washington – Use of communication technology before bedtime may lead to inadequate sleep during the week, according to survey results released March 7 from the National Sleep Foundation.

One of the more frustrating aspects of watching action on Capitol Hill is the incredibly slow pace Congress takes to move legislation forward. And the maddening part is knowing that Congress can and has operated faster in the past.