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Safety Community Applauds Senate Confirmation of David Keeling as New OSHA Chief

ASSP and NSC praise the confirmation of veteran safety professional David Keeling to lead OSHA, citing his decades of experience, commitment to modernization, and the urgent need to address persistent workplace fatalities and safety challenges.

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Federal Government Shutdown Halts Most OSHA Operations, Creating Enforcement and Litigation Delays

The lapse in federal funding on October 1 has shuttered most OSHA activities, delaying enforcement actions and legal proceedings while limiting agency operations to imminent danger, fatality inspections, and other critical functions.

Opioids on the Job: Planning to Protect

Content Editor Stasia DeMarco talks with Claire Bryant, Senior Program Manager of Workplace Safety Programs at NSC, about a new tool to help employers address opioid emergencies in the workplace.

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How Wearable Technology is Helping Mitigate the Skilled Labor Shortage

Industrial leaders are turning to wearable technology—from exosuits to smart sensors—to reduce injuries, extend careers, and tackle the growing skilled labor shortage.

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Fall Safety on Construction Sites Requires Planning, Training, and Vigilance

As temperatures drop and daylight hours shrink, construction sites face increased fall hazards, making proper planning, equipment, and safety culture more critical than ever.

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Workers Drowning Leads to More Than $900K in Penalties for Two Companies

OSHA has proposed more than $900,000 in penalties after a bridge painter fell into a Georgia river and drowned, citing two companies for serious safety violations.

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$86 Million in Federal Grants to Boost Workforce Training in High-Risk Industries

The Labor Department is funding skills programs in shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction, and other critical sectors to strengthen workforce readiness and improve safety outcomes nationwide.

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Smarter Ergonomic Furniture Transforms Safety and Efficiency on the Shop Floor

Industrial workstations and technical furniture are evolving from simple equipment into strategic tools that reduce injuries, boost worker health, and improve operational performance across manufacturing environments.



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Labor Department Awards $250K in Grants to Improve Mine Safety Training

The Labor Department has awarded $250,000 in Brookwood-Sago grants to three institutions to support mine safety training and reduce workplace hazards.

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Safety Community Urges Congress: Keep Worker Protections in Full Effect

Leading safety organizations are urging Congress and the White House to avoid disruptions to OSHA, NIOSH, and other critical safety agencies, warning that a government shutdown would stall essential protections for millions of workers.

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