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U.S. Department of Labor Seeks Nominations for Employee Representative on Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

Worker Shortages and Flight Delays are Contributing to the Slow Delivery of Rapid Tests

Despite many efforts, millions of rapid test kits are backlogged for delivery.

Episode 121

Detailing What We Know About OSHA's Incoming Heat Standard

OSHA has confirmed that it will publish a standard on extreme heat. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at what might be included in the final rule.

Several Employees were Hospitalized Following COVID-19 Exposure at an Ohio Auto-Parts Supplier

The company was cited for failing to enforce CDC and company policies for mask wearing and social distancing.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Florida Company After Worker Dies as Temperatures Inched Towards 100 Degrees in National Forest

OSHA finds Earthbalance Corp. exposed workers to dangers of heat exposure.

Five Potential Solutions to Driver Shortages

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Medical Center for Inadequate Workplace Violence Safeguards for Employees

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Manufacturer for 48 Safety, Health Violations Following Employee's Death

PM Engineered Solutions of Watertown, Connecticut faces $236K in penalties.

Departments of Labor and Education, Federal Communications Commission, National Telecommunications and Information Administration announce members of Telecommunications Workforce Working Group

The U.S. Supreme Court Halts Covid-19 Vaccine Rule for Businesses

The major push to boost vaccination rates stopped.

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ALI Launches 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

Survey will track ladder safety training, injuries, and OSHA citation trends across U.S. workplaces. Read Now
- Fall Protection
- Training
IFMA Releases Global Facility Management Pulse Report

The International Facility Management Association’s new report introduces the FM Workload Index and shows rising workload expectations for facility professionals worldwide. Read Now
- Facility Safety
- Risk Management
NFPA Opens Nominations for 2026 Fire and Life Safety Advocacy Medal

Award recognizes advocacy that advances firefighter safety, codes and standards, and fire hazard prevention. Read Now
- Fire Safety
- Industry Events
J. J. Keller Expands Safety Solutions with Light-Up Protection Products

New illuminated PPE enhances worker visibility and safety in low-light and high-traffic environments Read Now
- PPE
- Safety Culture
Strengthening Industrial Hygiene Through Better Exposure Assessment

As workplace risks grow more complex, industrial hygiene programs must align exposure assessment strategies with analytical excellence to deliver meaningful worker protection. Read Now
- Industrial Hygiene
- Regulatory & Standards
Why Regular Culture Checks Drive Safety and Performance

Regular culture checks help leaders align strategy with real work, prevent drift, and improve both safety performance and business results through disciplined assessment and execution. Read Now
- Risk Management
- Safety Culture

Artificial Intelligence

Skilled Trades Turn to AI Amid Labor Shortages
The 2026 State of the Skilled Trades report from NFPA finds workers expect more AI on the job but want stronger training and protections as labor shortages persist.
NFPA Unveils NFPA LiNK® 3.0 Advancing Digital Transformation in Fire and Life Safety
The latest update to NFPA LiNK introduces AI-powered tools and workflow enhancements designed to help safety professionals apply codes and standards faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence.
How Storytelling and AI Can Strengthen Safety Culture
Stories about near misses, lessons learned, and everyday work can bridge the gap between written safety rules and real-world behavior—when used thoughtfully and supported by leadership and technology.

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