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Washington — The majority of drivers who use their vehicles’ advanced driver assistance systems have embraced the new technologies – maybe too much on occasion – according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Washington — OSHA is accepting nominations for its Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, moving one step closer to reviving all of its advisory committees, the agency announced in a notice published in the Oct. 26 Federal Register.

Failure to use fall protection – or using it improperly – can result in serious injury or death. In fact, falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry.

What can safety pros do to help workers who are on the autism spectrum stay safe on the job? Safety+Health asked eight experts – some of whom are on the spectrum themselves – for advice.

Itasca, IL — The National Safety Council recently announced Toyota Motor North America Inc. as a partner in its Check To Protect campaign, which seeks to reduce the number of vehicles with open recalls.

Stockholm — Older adults who walk for 35 minutes a day may reduce their risk of experiencing a moderate to severe stroke by 50 percent, according to a study recently published by the American Academy of Neurology.

New Delhi — More than 250 people were killed while taking selfies from October 2011 to November 2017, according to the results of a recent study conducted by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of death among teens. Parents can help keep them safe by using DriveitHOME, an initiative of the National Safety Council designed by parents of newly licensed teen drivers.

The Safety+Health staff was onsite in Houston for the 2018 National Safety Council Congress & Expo. From the keynotes and technical sessions, to the New Product Showcase Awards winners and OSHA’s Top 10 presentation, S+H has got you covered.

Washington — Fatalities on the nation’s roadways decreased by nearly 2 percent in 2017 and are on pace to drop again in 2018, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.