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Reported Increase in Older Adult Fall Deaths Due to Improved Coding

Each year, one in three older adults in the U.S. falls, making falls the leading cause of injury deaths for older Americans.

Dog Bite Claims Cost Insurers $479 Million in 2011

“Dog attacks accounted for more than one-third of all homeowner insurance liability claims paid out in 2011,” said Robert Hartwig, Insurance Information Institute president and chief economist.

Total Reports Gas Leak Stopped

Pumping heavy mud into the leaking well started May 15, and the leak was stopped 12 hours later.



Drinking Coffee Linked to Longer Life

According to research, coffee drinkers were less likely to die from heart disease, respiratory disease, stroke, injuries and accidents, diabetes, and infections, although the association was not seen for cancer.

FAA Rechecking All-Cargo Costs for Fatigue Rule

The agency filed a motion May 17 asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to delay the case, saying it plans to reopen the record and invite new comments.

NHTSA Proposes Mandatory Electronic Stability Control Systems on Large Trucks, Buses

The agency says that a standard requiring ESC systems on large trucks and large buses could prevent up to 2,329 crashes, eliminate an estimated 649 to 858 injuries, and prevent between 49 and 60 fatalities a year.

Worker Dies from Chemical Exposure, Wis. Manufacturer Fined $64,600

One worker died and another was hospitalized from exposure to the chemical toluene at the company’s Theresa, Wis., manufacturing plant on Nov. 29.

Helmet Sensor Records Forces in Soldiers' Concussive Events

According to PEO Soldier, the agency that develops and procures equipment for Army soldiers, the Gen II sensor weighs about 2.14 ounces and can store 1 gigabyte of data.

UL Acquires German IAQ Firm

The product emissions and chemical content testing firm eco-INSTITUT helps European manufacturers test construction materials, floor coverings to more than a dozen indoor air quality standards.

FAA Steps Up Enforcement of Laser Penalties

FAA said it supports the Department of Justice in its efforts to seek “stern punishment” for anyone who intentionally points a laser device into the cockpit of an aircraft.

Getting the Most Out of AIHce 2012

A sparkling educational program is a highlight of the AIHA/ACGIH annual conference June 16-21 in Indianapolis.

Red Cross Launches New Emergency Preparedness Online Tools

An Emergency Response Plan Tool enables program members to build a customized plan to help their employees know their roles in the first 24-72 hours of an emergency.

Higher Education, Income Levels Keys to Better Health: Report

In households where the head of household had less than a high school education, 24 percent of boys and 22 percent of girls were obese.

Sprint Driver Racing for Blood Donations

Greg Biffle is a member of the Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet and a regular blood donor, according to the American Red Cross, which announced his No. 16 car will bear the names of 33 blood donors during the May 19 race.

Olympics Construction Wins Major RoSPA Award

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents presented the Diamond Jubilee Award to the Olympic Delivery Authority on May 15, the same day the London 2012 Athletes' Committee gave its seal of approval to the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

Asthma Incidence Rising Fast, CDC Says

During 2001-2010, the proportion of persons with asthma in the United States increased by 14.8 percent.

Deadline Nears for Joplin Homeowners' Claims

The Missouri Department of Insurance is warning residents whose insurance claims are incomplete that many policies contain a 12-month deadline for consumers to receive full compensation.

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