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California Invests $26M to Expand Construction Apprenticeships for Women and Underserved Communities

Through targeted funding for childcare, recruitment, and cultural change, the ERiCA grants aim to break down long-standing barriers for women entering the building trades.

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Michigan Construction Sites Partner with MIOSHA to Elevate Jobsite Safety

Three major Michigan projects—including a $515 million event center and a downtown Detroit high-rise—are teaming up with MIOSHA to proactively reduce injuries through voluntary safety partnerships.

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Appleton Manufacturer Cited After Worker Injured in Machine Guarding Incident

OSHA cited Progressive Converting Inc. with repeat and serious violations totaling $280K in proposed penalties following a worker’s finger amputations.

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California Announces $20 Million in Funding to Expand Building Trades Apprenticeships

The Department of Industrial Relations and Division of Apprenticeship Standards will use the new funding to grow the building trades workforce, expand training opportunities, and meet California’s infrastructure needs.

Golfers

Safety+ 2025 in Action: Building Community and Energy Beyond the Classroom

From morning fun runs to evening ballpark socials, the VPPPA Safety+ Symposium creates spaces where safety professionals connect, collaborate, and build relationships that last long after the event ends.

Workers in Hazmat Suits

2025 EHS Hazmat Summit to Bring Hazmat and EHS Leaders to Louisville

The 2025 EHS Hazmat Summit in Louisville will bring together hazardous materials and EHS professionals for keynotes, technical training, and networking focused on compliance, emergency response, and emerging environmental challenges.

Mark Denton

Sailing the Seas of Leadership: Mark Denton to Open VPPPA Safety+ Symposium

World sailor and leadership expert Mark Denton will share lessons in resilience, agility, and team culture as the opening keynote at VPPPA’s 41st Safety+ Symposium in St. Louis this August.

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NIOSH Faces Uncertain Future as AIHA Pushes for Funding Restoration

NIOSH faces deep funding cuts that threaten critical worker safety programs as AIHA ramps up a nationwide advocacy campaign to restore support and preserve the occupational health ecosystem.



Fire Extinguisher Safety

Case Study: Scalable Fire Extinguisher Training in a Public-Facing Environment

Digital fire extinguisher training empowers employees to prevent and contain workplace fires safely—scaling community risk reduction without the barriers of live fire drills.

Worker Shielding Himself From the Heat

OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards

As temperatures rise, OSHA reminds employers and workers to take preventative measures against heat illness through training, hydration, and emergency preparedness.

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