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WHO issues first guidelines on protecting workers from nanomaterials

January 9, 2018

Geneva, Switzerland — The World Health Organization has released evidence-based guidelines intended to help protect workers from potential health hazards posed by manufactured nanomaterials.

School science presentations and fire safety: CSB releases video

September 6, 2017

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Washington – A new video from the Chemical Safety Board reminds teachers, staff and school administrators of the hazards of using flammable materials such as methanol during classroom science demonstrations.

Fire safety campaign aimed at students in off-campus college housing

August 9, 2016

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Belchertown, MA – Fire safety experts want college students to remember one thing when searching for off-campus housing for the coming school year: “See It Before You Sign It.”

More expensive football helmets not necessarily safer, study says

March 14, 2016

Aurora, CO – Maintenance of helmets may be more important than price when it comes to protecting young football players from concussions, according to a recent study from the Colorado School of Public Health.

Concussion most common injury among cheerleaders: study

December 16, 2015

Aurora, CO – High school cheerleaders are known for being prominent on the sidelines, but a new study puts their sports-related injuries front and center.

BLS: Despite decrease in lost-worktime rate, injury severity may be on the rise

November 19, 2015

Washington – Although the overall rate of occupational injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work fell in 2014, the number of median days needed to recuperate increased, according to a Nov. 19 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

AIHA fact sheet addresses PPE for engineered nanoparticles

November 18, 2015

Washington – The American Industrial Hygiene Association has published a fact sheet that aims to improve safety for workers in the nanotechnology industry.

BLS: Worker injury rate falls again in 2014

October 29, 2015

Washington – The national injury and illness rate for workers in private industry decreased in 2014, continuing more than a decade-long trend, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Oct. 29.

Video answers FAQs on youth concussions

October 7, 2015

Washington – When her organization discusses sports safety and concussions, Safe Kids Worldwide President and CEO Kate Carr often hears many of the same questions from parents: What exactly is a concussion? How is the severity of concussion measured? When is it OK for children with concussions to return to play?

Drinking too much water during athletics, exercise can be dangerous: report

July 8, 2015

Carlsbad, CA – You may have heard the phrase “drink water before you’re thirsty,” but the deaths last summer of two high school football players who drank excessive amounts of fluids have prompted researchers to issue updated recommendations for athletes and people who exercise.