NIOSH is offering free screenings to help coal miners identify black lung disease early and track respiratory health impacts from coal mine dust exposure.
Industrial hygiene controls often fail in lone worker environments where supervision and monitoring are limited.
A new peer-led support program aims to reduce suicide risk and promote mental wellness among unionized construction workers in New York City.
An OSHA investigation into a Bal Harbor Shops worksite fatality resulted in two serious violations and $28,135 in proposed penalties for Hyvac Inc.
Too often organizations start with PPE instead of eliminating hazards at the source. Applying the Hierarchy of Controls in the correct order is key to sustainable risk reduction and safer workplaces.
The agency cites an excavation company for willful safety violations following a fatal trench collapse that killed a 34-year-old worker.
A new Safety Champions Program aims to help employers strengthen workplace safety through a voluntary, structured framework.
State safety officials launch an outreach campaign to prevent excavation fatalities and provide technical training for Michigan employers.
Federal investigators issued 12 serious violations to a petroleum tank services contractor after a worker died from toxic chemical exposure inside a fuel storage tank at a Lake Worth jobsite.
A structured toolkit helps supervisors recognize warning signs, respond appropriately and connect workers to support.
ISEA backs a bipartisan request to secure federal budget support for workplace safety research and essential respiratory protection programs.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is urging operators to increase inspections and controls during freeze-thaw cycles, citing elevated risks from unstable ground and slick conditions.
State labor officials marked Women in Construction Week with a new public awareness campaign and toolkit designed to increase women’s participation in the building trades and expand equitable apprenticeship pathways.
From reactive to predictive. Learn why "calm" regs don't mean relaxed enforcement and how to prep for high-stakes audits.
LOTO failures are often blamed on individual mistakes, but modern industrial systems introduce complexity and production pressure that safety rules alone can’t solve. A stronger culture and shared responsibility may be the real key to preventing predictable harm.
Traditional heat safety programs often rely on generalized thresholds and reactive symptom reporting. New tools like PPG wearables, WBGT monitoring systems, and cooling innovations are helping safety teams take a more proactive approach.
Thousands of ladder-related injuries happen every year, often because the wrong ladder is used. Understanding ladder types, height requirements, duty ratings, and materials can reduce fall risk and improve safety at elevation.