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Crane Worker Drinking Water Due to Heat

New Report Warns of Rising Heat Stress Risks for Crane Workers

The National Safety Council and NCCCO Foundation highlight the dangers of heat exposure in crane operations and outline practical solutions including education, policy updates, and technology.

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Oregon OSHA Opens Grant Program to Fund Innovative Worker Safety Training Projects

A new funding opportunity supports the development of creative tools to improve safety and health training for workers in high-hazard industries, from forestry to construction.

PPE Work Boots

Is Your Safety Footwear Program Working?

A successful safety footwear program goes beyond compliance—it delivers visibility, selection, service, and employee-centered protection that reduces injuries and supports a strong safety culture.

OSHA Handbook

OSHA Withdraws Proposal to Add MSD Column to Workplace Injury Log

Citing limited benefit and existing recordkeeping requirements, OSHA ends its rulemaking effort to add a musculoskeletal disorders column to the OSHA 300 Log.

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MSHA Proposes Major Rule Changes to Coal Mine Safety Plan Approvals

The Mine Safety and Health Administration moves to limit discretionary enforcement by district officials, citing legal and constitutional concerns.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer

What Workplace Deregulation Means for Safety: Navigating the Risks Behind the Rollbacks

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s plan to cut 63 federal rules signals a major shift—safety pros must stay vigilant as deregulation reshapes compliance, training, and oversight.

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ASSP Launches Safety Trekr AI to Revolutionize Workplace Safety Guidance

AI-powered tool delivers instant, multilingual safety guidance to help professionals reduce risks and make faster decisions on the job.

New NSC Leadership Restructure

NSC Appoints New President in Strategic Leadership Restructure

The National Safety Council has realigned its executive leadership, naming Nick Smith as president to strengthen its focus on safety innovation and program delivery.



Venomous Snake Ready to Strike Worker

Uninvited Guests: Managing Wildlife Risks in the Workplace

Wildlife hazards in the workplace are rare but real. Planning and training can make all the difference.

Workplace Noise

The Silent Crisis of Workplace Noise

Managing noise at work protects hearing, boosts productivity, and ensures compliance.

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