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Trench Collapse

OSHA Cites Alabama Construction Company for Trench Safety Violations

Federal investigators found workers exposed to trench collapse hazards at a Jefferson County jobsite.

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ASSP Launches Standards-Based User Groups, Partners with Avetta to Advance Data-Driven Safety

New framework aims to move workplace safety beyond compliance by embedding consensus standards into business strategy and technology.

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NAHB Updates Safety and Health Programs for Residential Construction

Updated model safety plans from the National Association of Home Builders are designed to help builders, remodelers, and siding contractors improve jobsite safety.

Firefighters Exercise on Steps

“Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life” Named Theme for Safety Stand Down 2026

The Annual campaign, set for June 14–20, will focus on physical fitness, health, and long-term readiness for fire and emergency personnel.

NSC Winners

NSC Honors 2026 CEOs Who "Get It" for Safety Leadership

National Safety Council recognizes seven executives for advancing workplace safety, health, and employee well-being.

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Roofing Contractor Reaches Settlement After Fatal Fall

DME Construction Associates will pay $600,000 and implement enhanced fall protection and safety measures following an OSHA investigation into a fatal workplace fall.

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)

Ergonomics Emerges as a Critical Safety Issue in U.S. Logistics

Musculoskeletal disorders driven by fatigue, repetitive motion, and poor workstation design are straining workers and threatening the sustainability of the modern supply chain.

Sleeping Construction Worker

Exhausted Workers Raise Safety Risks Across High-Hazard Industries

Safety experts warn that fatigue can impair judgment and lead to system-wide failures, not just individual injuries.



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Automation's Role in Managing Safety Risks in Understaffed Hospitals

Chronic staffing shortages raise risks for health care workers and patients, but automation can help—if applied thoughtfully and with human oversight.

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Construction Safety Week Releases New Technical Safety Bulletins

Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.

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