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Chris Williams at OHS Booth

Charting New Courses in Safety: VPPPA’s 2025 Safety+ Symposium Heads to St. Louis

From safety sessions to keynote speakers to connection-focused networking, this year’s Safety+ Symposium aims to deliver learning, leadership, and community in equal measure.

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Oregon OSHA to Host Workplace Safety and Health Conference in Bend

Set for Sept. 15–16 at the River House Lodge, the two-day event will feature PPE training, fall protection, safety culture strategies, and a keynote by “American Ninja Warrior” finalist Hoan Do.

Sean Egan

Building Trust: Protecting Employees' Mental Health

As mental health takes center stage in workplace safety, Michigan’s Sean Egan shares how a bold, science-backed initiative is reshaping how industries tackle stress, burnout, and stigma.



Workplace Safety Blocks

Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort Earns Nevada’s Safe Partner Award for Workplace Safety Excellence

SCATS recognizes Montego Bay Hotel Casino Resort for its long-standing safety leadership, staff training, and commitment to creating a safer work environment for over 550 employees.

Construction Safety Class

OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week 2025 Urges Employers to Prioritize Prevention

Nationwide event returns August 12–18 with free tools, recognition, and resources to help businesses improve workplace safety and health.

US Senate Committee Room

Senate Panel Backs OSHA, NIOSH Funding as NSC Highlights Opioid and Heat Hazards

The National Safety Council applauds a Senate appropriations bill that preserves OSHA funding and boosts NIOSH support for FY2026, as lawmakers address critical issues like workplace opioid misuse and heat-related injuries.

People Listening at a Conference Session

Safety+ 2025 Kicks Off in St. Louis with a Focus on People, Progress, and Prevention

VPPPA’s annual symposium blends deep-dive training, real-world tech, and human-centered strategies to shape the next era of workplace safety.

Female Construction Worker in PPE

California Invests $26M to Expand Construction Apprenticeships for Women and Underserved Communities

Through targeted funding for childcare, recruitment, and cultural change, the ERiCA grants aim to break down long-standing barriers for women entering the building trades.

MIOSHA Construction Inspectors

Michigan Construction Sites Partner with MIOSHA to Elevate Jobsite Safety

Three major Michigan projects—including a $515 million event center and a downtown Detroit high-rise—are teaming up with MIOSHA to proactively reduce injuries through voluntary safety partnerships.

Lockdown/Tagout

Appleton Manufacturer Cited After Worker Injured in Machine Guarding Incident

OSHA cited Progressive Converting Inc. with repeat and serious violations totaling $280K in proposed penalties following a worker’s finger amputations.

Roofer

California Announces $20 Million in Funding to Expand Building Trades Apprenticeships

The Department of Industrial Relations and Division of Apprenticeship Standards will use the new funding to grow the building trades workforce, expand training opportunities, and meet California’s infrastructure needs.

Golfers

Safety+ 2025 in Action: Building Community and Energy Beyond the Classroom

From morning fun runs to evening ballpark socials, the VPPPA Safety+ Symposium creates spaces where safety professionals connect, collaborate, and build relationships that last long after the event ends.

Workers in Hazmat Suits

2025 EHS Hazmat Summit to Bring Hazmat and EHS Leaders to Louisville

The 2025 EHS Hazmat Summit in Louisville will bring together hazardous materials and EHS professionals for keynotes, technical training, and networking focused on compliance, emergency response, and emerging environmental challenges.

Mark Denton

Sailing the Seas of Leadership: Mark Denton to Open VPPPA Safety+ Symposium

World sailor and leadership expert Mark Denton will share lessons in resilience, agility, and team culture as the opening keynote at VPPPA’s 41st Safety+ Symposium in St. Louis this August.

US Capitol Building

NIOSH Faces Uncertain Future as AIHA Pushes for Funding Restoration

NIOSH faces deep funding cuts that threaten critical worker safety programs as AIHA ramps up a nationwide advocacy campaign to restore support and preserve the occupational health ecosystem.

Fire Extinguisher Safety

Case Study: Scalable Fire Extinguisher Training in a Public-Facing Environment

Digital fire extinguisher training empowers employees to prevent and contain workplace fires safely—scaling community risk reduction without the barriers of live fire drills.

Worker Shielding Himself From the Heat

OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards

As temperatures rise, OSHA reminds employers and workers to take preventative measures against heat illness through training, hydration, and emergency preparedness.

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