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T&M Associates Marks 60 Years of Engineering Service

The New Jersey-based firm celebrates six decades of expansion, infrastructure resiliency and community-focused technical solutions.

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Wisconsin Beauty Manufacturer Fined After Chemical Explosion

OSHA proposes $275,694 in penalties for SV Labs following a nitrocellulose blast and fire at its Prescott facility.

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OSHA Launches Initiative to Help Small Businesses Improve Safety

New agency-wide effort focuses on collaboration and compliance assistance to help employers meet federal workplace requirements.



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New Construction Site Safety Guidelines for Portable Generators

The PGMA highlights the importance of CO-shutoff technology and proper outdoor operation to protect workers from carbon monoxide risks.

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Safety Innovation Drives Construction Performance

Industry leaders highlight SIF prevention, standardized systems, and data-driven strategies to improve jobsite safety and project outcomes.

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Midwest Bakery Fined for Safety Violations

A worker’s broken arm led to an investigation revealing repeat hazards and more than $326,000 in proposed federal penalties.

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Window Fire Performance Detailed at FGIA Conference

New FSRI research offers data on how glazing and frame materials withstand fire spread, aiding structural hardening and safety specs.

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OSHA Launches Safety Champions Program

A new Safety Champions Program aims to help employers strengthen workplace safety through a voluntary, structured framework.

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Federal Investigators Propose Penalties Following Florida Utility Fatality

OSHA proposed $49,650 in penalties against Primoris T&D Services following a utility pole accident that killed one worker and injured two others.

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OSHA Highlights Electrical Safety Risks for Non-Electrical Workers

A new OSHA toolbox talk emphasizes that most workplace electrical fatalities occur outside traditional electrical trades and outlines practical steps employers can take to reduce risk.

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Safety Organizations Urge OSHA to Update PPE Standards

A coalition of nine safety groups petitioned OSHA to align federal regulations with modern innovations in eye, head and first aid protection.

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Cal/OSHA Warns Employers as Early Heat Wave Hits California

State safety officials are urging employers to take precautions as above-average temperatures move across California, reminding workplaces to provide water, shade, rest breaks and training to prevent heat illness.

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NIOSH Commences 2026 Mobile Health Screening Tour

The federal program begins its 21st year of providing free, confidential black lung testing across six states to support early disease detection.

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NIOSH Expands Total Worker Health Affiliate Program

Federal health officials expand a collaborative network aimed at integrating traditional workplace safety with broader employee well-being.

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Michigan Becomes First State Labor Department Named NIOSH Affiliate

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity in Michigan earns recognition for integrating mental health into workplace safety standards.

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Gresham Contractor Fined for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division issued more than $113K in penalties to a residential contractor for repeat safety failures.

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Virginia Labor Department Highlights Women in Construction Week

Virginia labor officials are recognizing Women in Construction Week by highlighting the growing role of women in the state’s construction workforce and promoting workplace safety initiatives.

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