News & Updates

Washington — A newly launched campaign is intended to raise young workers’ awareness of on-the-job safety.

Atlanta — Almost half of the 283,000 pediatric sports- or recreation-related traumatic brain injuries treated each year in U.S. emergency rooms are caused by contact sports, according to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Washington — Most safety inspection jobs are expected to outpace projected overall national employment growth over the next several years, a Bureau of Labor Statistics report indicates.

Canterbury, England — Many people returning to work after the death of a loved one don’t receive adequate support from their employer, according to a study from Canterbury Christ Church University.

Southampton hospital security staff to strike  Health and Safety Matters Magazine18 April 2019. SECURITY STAFF at Southampton General Hospital, who are being attacked in the A&E department, will go ahead with a second day of strike ... * This article was...

Washington — NIOSH, OSHA and the Center for Construction Research and Training – also known as CPWR – are offering a number of free online resources to help employers prepare for the sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set to take...

Washington — NIOSH has released a video intended to protect first responders who face potential exposure to fentanyl – a synthetic opioid considered up to 50 times more potent than heroin – and other illicit drugs.

Join Lisa Robinson, senior program manager at the National Safety Council, at 11 a.m. Central on April 23 to learn more about the real risks of distracted driving and what safety-forward companies are doing to combat those risks.

Washington — NIOSH has added a boom lift scenario to its Aerial Lift Hazard Recognition Simulator, the agency announced April 8 via Twitter.

Washington — The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has finalized “comprehensive” revisions to its procedural rules, in part to reflect technological advances.

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Safety Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet April 24-25 in Washington.

The National Safety Council Northeast Conference & Expo is right around the corner. Register today for this inaugural event, set to take place May 1-3 in Pittsburgh.

It’s almost time for the 2019 NSC Spring Professional Safety Network Divisions Meetings! Have you registered yet?

East Lansing, MI – Nurses who get angry about what they perceive as an imbalance in support from co-workers may be at increased risk of musculoskeletal injuries, a recent study suggests.

Chicago — The rate of positive drug tests for illicit substances among U.S. workers in 2018 reached a 14-year peak, with marijuana playing a significant role, according to the annual Drug Testing Index from lab services provider Quest Diagnostics.

Two die in horror workplace accidents in Co Waterford and Co Carlow  Irish MirrorA man has died in a horror farm accident involving a septic tank. The man, who was in his 70s, suffered fatal injuries when he was emptying a septic tank on the ... * This...

Cannabusiness in Ontario  LexologyUse the Lexology Getting The Deal Through tool to compare the answers in this article with those from other jurisdictions. Market snapshot. Trends and ... * This article was originally published...

UNBS gets accredited to offer ISO Certification  East African Business WeekUganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has been accredited by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) to provide International ... * This article was originally...

Taxation that follows postings  Budapest Business JournalEmployment posting questions emerge in both short- and long-term relations. In practice, long term-postings are usually handled by the HR department; ... * This article was originally published...

Law contradicts contractor who denies responsibility for roofer's fatal fall  Press HeraldThe owner of a Saco roofing company who is charged with workplace manslaughter says he cannot force his workers to comply with federal safety standards on ... * This...

Safety Summit 2019: How Must EHS Address Fatigue, Stress, and Well-Being?  EHS Daily AdvisorAt BLR's Safety Summit 2019, taking place April 8-10 in Austin, Texas, Sionnain McNally, OSH Services Manager for the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of British ... *...

Iowa City, IA — Cyberbullying is an issue many parents struggle to deal with appropriately, with many wondering how and when to report incidents involving their children, according to the results of a recent study.

Join the National Safety Council on May 16 in Chicago for the annual Green Cross for Safety Awards, an annual recognition of outstanding achievements in safety.

Seattle — Poor nutrition is the main cause of more premature deaths worldwide than tobacco use, high blood pressure or any other health risk, according to a recent study out of the University of Washington.

Portland, OR — Employees who are bullied by their bosses are more likely to report work-related stress and feel less committed to their jobs, the results of a recent study show.

Carson City, NV — Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Nevada State Assembly would require employers who operate medical facilities to create and implement workplace violence prevention programs and report incidents.

How to diffuse stress in the workplace  CIT MagazineRead How to diffuse stress in the workplace and the latest events news, destinations & venues on C&IT - Conference & Incentive Travel. * This article was originally published...

East Lansing, MI — Farm workers exposed to an unusually high level of pesticides may be 50% more likely to lose, either partially or completely, their sense of smell later in life – an early symptom of Parkinson’s disease and dementia, results of a recent Michigan...

Washington — Legislation reintroduced by Rep. Don Young (R-AK) on March 13 would require at least two certified crew members on all freight trains operated in the United States.

Washington — OSHA has created a webpage intended to educate workers about how to protect themselves in radiation-related situations ranging from a small, isolated spill in a laboratory to a potentially catastrophic release at a nuclear facility.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on March 28 submitted for review to the White House Office of Management and Budget a notice of proposed rulemaking intended to add flexibility to FMCSA’s hours-of-service regulations for commercial truck...

The 2019 National Safety Council Northeast Conference & Expo – set for May 1-3 in Pittsburgh – is your opportunity to connect with like-minded safety and health professionals from your area, explore new products, and learn from industry experts.

Make room in your calendar to attend the NSC Spring Professional Safety Network Divisions Meetings, scheduled for April 28-May 1 in Kansas City, MO.

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration is accepting applications for its Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants Program.

Itasca, IL — Fifty-one children died from heatstroke in 2018 after being left in a hot car, surpassing a previous high of 49 deaths in 2010, according to data from the National Safety Council.