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Washington – NIOSH in February launched a virtual resource center for vehicle safety research.

Washington – A Chemical Safety Board video released Feb. 4 depicts the Kleen Energy and ConAgra Foods explosions, both of which were caused by the intentional release of fuel gas near work areas.

Boston – Employers increasingly are relying on financial incentives to encourage employee participation in health improvement programs, indicates a study released Feb. 9 by the National Business Group on Health and Fidelity Investments.

Plan to attend the National Safety Council 2011 Texas Safety Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 28-29 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in The Woodlands, TX. The advance rate deadline is March 4.

Washington – NIOSH’s Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health has scheduled a three-day meeting in late February to provide an update on various programs.

Washington – The Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services on Jan. 31 released 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Early registration deadline: Texas Safety Conference & Expo

Washington – A new bill from House Democrats seeks to implement recommendations from a recent report on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Washington – Many women are unable to recognize the signs of a heart attack and only one-half would call 911 if they thought they were having one, indicates a 2009 American Heart Association survey.

Washington – The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently voted to extend the stay of enforcement for testing and certifying lead content in children’s products.