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Massachusetts Issues Safety Alert After Silicosis Case in Stone Countertop Industry

State public health officials are urging employers in the stone countertop sector to strengthen silica dust controls, respiratory protection, and medical surveillance after confirming the state’s first work-related silicosis case in this industry.

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Tom Votel Receives ISEA’s Highest Honor for Decades of Leadership in Advancing Worker Safety

ISEA has presented its Ryan-Willson Service Award of Excellence to Ergodyne founder and longtime leader Tom Votel, recognizing his decades of influence, innovation and steadfast commitment to elevating safety equipment standards and strengthening the industry.

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Oregon OSHA Fines Medford Contractor $128K for Repeat Fall-Protection and Safety Violations

Shrader Homes Inc. was cited after inspectors found workers exposed to multiple hazards at a White City framing site, including unprotected heights, damaged ladders and missing eye protection, marking several serious and repeat violations.

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NFPA 101 Essentials Every Workplace Should Revisit in 2025

Recent global fire incidents highlight how quickly small oversights can turn deadly. Reviewing core NFPA 101 concepts—clear egress routes, accurate occupancy classifications, working detection systems, and consistent training—can help U.S. employers strengthen life-safety programs in 2025.

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Intelligent Safety Systems Are Transforming Industrial Operations

Next-generation detection technology and human-first design are turning safety into a performance advantage, giving operators greater confidence and improving workflow efficiency.

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J. J. Keller Releases Free ELDT Audit Checklist as FMCSA Tightens Training Enforcement

With thousands of training providers removed from the federal registry for non-compliance, J. J. Keller is offering a free ELDT Audit Checklist and its Safe & Smart® ELDT Trainer Certification Program to help motor carriers meet FMCSA requirements and avoid onboarding delays.

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Massachusetts Awards SafetyWorks Grants to 160 Organizations to Strengthen Workplace Safety

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has launched the SafetyWorks Initiative, providing funding to help employers enhance training, improve hazard prevention, and reduce workplace injuries across the Commonwealth.

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KYSAFE Warns Employers of Carbon Monoxide Hazards as Cold Weather Increases Exposure Risks

With winter temperatures driving more indoor equipment use, KYSAFE is urging Kentucky employers to recognize and prevent carbon monoxide dangers by improving ventilation, avoiding fuel-burning tools indoors and using reliable detection systems.



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BCSP Announces New Board Leadership and Directors for 2026

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals has elected new officers and welcomed several new members to help guide the organization in 2026, strengthening its leadership in advancing safety certification and professional excellence across the EHS community.

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Microlearning Boosts Ergonomic Safety and Reduces Injuries

Traditional classroom training rarely changes how people work. Microlearning—short, focused, practice-based modules—helps employees master safer techniques, improve comfort, and reduce injuries by making ergonomic strategies tangible and repeatable.

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