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Washington — The health care and social assistance industry has the highest percentage of workers with asthma among major industry groups, according to a recent study from NIOSH’s Respiratory Health Division.

Cincinnati — Workers exposed to loud noise on the job are at increased risk for hypertension and high cholesterol – key risk factors for heart disease – according to a recent study from NIOSH.

Alexandria, VA — More than a third of U.S. homeowners who have planned a digging project this year don’t intend to call 811 first, according to a recent survey conducted by the Common Ground Alliance.

Washington — A new Consumer Product Safety Commission regulation intended to enhance the safety of infant bouncer seats is in effect, the agency announced March 23.

Indianapolis — Beginning July 2, anyone seeking the Certified Safety Professional designation must have a bachelor’s degree, the Board of Certified Safety Professionals announced April 2.

Cambridge, MA — A Workers Compensation Research Institute study of workers with low-back injuries shows those who receive longer-term prescriptions for opioid painkillers take significantly longer to return to work than those who are not prescribed opioids.

Fort Collins, CO — Thirty-three percent of recent high school graduates have ridden in a motor vehicle with an impaired driver, a recently published study from Colorado State University reveals.

Itasca, IL — Despite widespread acknowledgement of the severity of the opioid crisis, most states have been slow to respond, according to a recent report from the National Safety Council.

Minneapolis — Non-opioid painkillers are as effective as opioids in treating moderate to severe chronic back pain and hip or knee osteoarthritis pain, according to researchers from the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System.

There’s still time to register to attend the 2018 NSC Southern Safety Conference & Expo. The event is set to take place April 11-13 in New Orleans.