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MSHA, NIOSH Release New Guide to Help Mining Industry Prevent Opioid Use Disorder

The new federal resource provides mining employers with a step-by-step framework to identify risks, expand prevention strategies, and support worker well-being.

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DOT Crackdown Puts Thousands of Non-Domiciled CDLs — and State Highway Funding — at Risk

Federal transportation officials say California and Pennsylvania improperly issued commercial driver’s licenses to non-domiciled applicants, ordering states to cancel invalid CDLs or face the loss of millions in highway funds.

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Washington Tire Technician Killed in Explosion, L&I Issues New Safety Alert

A state fatality investigation details how a tire exploded during inflation outside a restraining cage, prompting Washington L&I to warn shops to review training, procedures, and safe-inflation controls.

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NSC Taps Debra Sanchez to Strengthen National Safety Advocacy

Sanchez, a longtime public media and policy leader, will oversee the National Safety Council’s communications, government affairs, and advocacy teams as the organization expands its national safety influence.

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Moisture Is the Hidden Driver Behind Slip Risks in Commercial Buildings

A look at how rainwater, spills, cleaning activities, and sanitizer drips reduce floor traction—and the layered strategies facility managers can use to prevent slip and fall incidents.

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North Carolina Mine and Quarry Injury Rate Falls to Historic Low

New statewide data shows mine and quarry injuries dropping to a record 0.82 rate, reflecting strong safety training efforts and industry-wide commitment to prevention.

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Flexible Work as a Key OHS Support for Employees in Cancer Treatment

Flexible schedules can reduce exposure risks and stress for workers in treatment—strengthening safety, health and overall well-being.

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OSHA Cites Taylor Farms After Worker Dies During Sanitation Process

A fatal machine-cleaning incident at a New Jersey processing facility has led to more than $1.1 million in OSHA penalties for willful and repeated lockout/tagout failures.



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NSC Secures Federal Pass-Through Grants to Strengthen Workplace Roadway Safety

NSC received nearly $1.3 million in federal grants to grow its employer roadway safety programs in four states with free training and resources to prevent crashes and injuries.

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Oregon Worker Crushed in Sawmill Collapse; OSHA Cites Employer for Serious Safety Violations

A 39-year-old worker was fatally crushed when unstable lumber stacks collapsed at an Oregon sawmill, leading state safety officials to issue serious citations and renew warnings about widespread stacking and storage hazards across multiple industries.

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