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Feeling down? Get moving, researchers say

Ann Arbor, MI — As Elle Woods said in the movie “Legally Blonde”: “Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.” A new study from the University of Michigan supports that sentiment.

NSC urges employers to address ‘6 areas of safety concern’

Itasca, IL — To mark Workers’ Memorial Day, which is April 28, the National Safety Council is urging employers to take a closer look at six “areas of concern” regarding worker safety and health.

Want phthalates with that? Study links eating out with consumption of potentially harmful chemicals

Berkeley, CA — Do you prefer going out for a bite with friends instead of cooking at home? Before you dig into that burger, consider this: A recent study shows that food consumed while dining out may contain hormone-disrupting chemicals called phthalates, which have been linked to a number of health-related issues.

More than half of youth concussions aren’t from contact sports, study finds

Philadelphia — Heads up, parents: Not all concussions are sports-related. Nearly two-thirds of pediatric concussions happen during activities outside of contact sports, according to a joint study from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Trends in … instruments and monitors

Some workplace hazards, such as an unsupported trench or a backing piece of equipment, are easy to spot. But others, such as a gas leak, often go unnoticed. That’s where instruments and monitors can play a lifesaving role.

2018 Job Outlook

Are occupational safety and health professionals looking to change jobs? Are opportunities growing? Safety+Health presents the latest results from its annual survey.

Working with nanotechnology

The use of nanomaterials in manufacturing has exploded in this century. As research into safe exposure limits continues, how are employers handling their responsibility to protect employees who work with these valuable but potentially hazardous materials?

Trends in … lone worker devices

Wearable devices and monitors provide an extra level of protection for lone workers – employees who often perform solo work at a location. Here, industry insiders share their thoughts on new technologies and how employers can help keep their workers safe.

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Electronic logging devices

A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rule requiring the use of electronic logging devices to track driver hours of service is in effect, but critics remain vocal.

Reducing roadway fatalities: NSC coalition releases ‘Road to Zero’ report

Itasca, IL — The Road to Zero Coalition, managed by the National Safety Council, has released a comprehensive report that lays out strategies for ending roadway deaths in the United States by 2050.

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