Washington — A new white paper from the National Safety Council “explores the real-world conditions that influence whether leading indicator programs take root and deliver lasting value.”

Manoa, HI — Researchers from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Oregon State University will partner to create best safety practices “based on the nature and stresses of small construction businesses.”

Greenbelt, MD — Now available: results of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 38th annual International Roadcheck.

Guangzhou, China — Shift workers may be at greater risk of developing kidney stones, results of a recent study suggest.

Watertown, SD — A new safety resource for communication tower workers uses the STCKY (stuff that can kill you) approach to help them identify high-energy hazards.

Tumwater, WA — Prompted by the recent homicides of five rideshare drivers and a delivery driver, the Washington State Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program has issued a hazard alert.

Washington — Although 9 out of 10 employers say they’re prepared to support worker mental health, only 3 out of 5 employees agree, according to the results of a recent survey of small businesses.

Washington — A recently released Chemical Safety Board video highlights how flammable gas detection systems can help prevent serious incidents by warning operators about unintentional releases.

Washington — Over a third of drivers fail to slow down or change lanes when approaching a roadway incident, results of a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety show.

Oak Ridge, TN — Contract workers are testing new remote equipment designed to help them avoid “some of the most challenging, contaminated environments” involving radioactive material during deactivation and demolition projects at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the U.S. Department of Energy says.