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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.

Trench Safety Inspector

OSHA Highlights Trenching Safety as 2025 Fatalities Rise

After 11 trench-related fatalities this year, OSHA is calling on employers to implement proven safeguards to prevent collapses and protect workers from deadly excavation hazards.

Poultry Processing Plant

Poultry Processor Fined $385K, Barred from Future Child Labor Violations

A federal court has ordered Mar-Jac Poultry AL LLC to pay $385,000 in civil penalties and comply with strict oversight measures following repeated violations of federal child labor laws, including hiring minors for hazardous work.



ASSP Conference Session

Breaking the Silence: Suicide Prevention and the Role of Safety Leaders

At ASSP Safety 2025, a panel of experts called on EHS professionals to recognize the warning signs of worker suicide, reduce stigma, and embrace their role in fostering psychological safety.

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Safety 2025 Showcases Growth, Connection and Innovation; Anaheim to Host 2026 Event

ASSP’s Safety 2025 conference in Orlando brought together safety professionals from around the world to focus on innovation, leadership development, and peer connection—setting the stage for the 65th annual event in Anaheim in 2026.

ASSP Safety Handbook with Trekr AI

Inside Safety Trekr AI™: How ASSP’s Groundbreaking Tool Delivers Real-Time Safety Expertise

At Safety 2025, ASSP gave attendees an inside look at the closed AI model behind Safety Trekr AI™, built to deliver trusted responses from the Safety Professionals Handbook—on the jobsite or at your desk.

Xavier Braham, Solutions Expert with EcoOnline,

Perception vs. Reality: What Workers Really Think About Safety

EcoOnline’s latest workplace safety survey reveals a dangerous disconnect between how safe employees feel and the risks they face.

Miner Safety Checks via NIOSH

NIOSH Offers Free, Confidential Black Lung Screenings for Coal Miners Starting in July

The mobile screening program offers coal miners free, confidential evaluations to support early detection of black lung disease at multiple community and mine sites.

Benzene Tank

Hazard Identification and Dose-Response Assessment Mark Key Milestone in Benzene Chemical Control

The substantial use of Benzene in the creation of different polymers, resins, and man-made fibers makes the chemical an unavoidable material across different industries.

Safety Worker Conducts an Audit

U.S. Department of Labor Launches Self-Audit Programs to Boost Voluntary Compliance

Six federal agencies introduce or expand self-audit initiatives to help employers, unions, and benefits administrators proactively identify and correct labor law violations.

Example of Industrial Hygiene

North Carolina’s OSH Division Earns High Marks in 2024 Federal OSHA Evaluation

The FY 2024 FAME report highlights major reductions in workplace fatalities and strong enforcement performance by North Carolina’s Occupational Safety and Health Division.

ASSP Focus Four Session Attendees

‘The New Focus Four’ Addresses Mental Health and Risk in Construction at ASSP Safety 2025

A forward-looking session at Safety 2025 urges construction leaders to address suicide, substance use, and mental health alongside traditional safety hazards.

ASSP New Trekr App

ASSP Launches Safety Trekr AI to Revolutionize Access to Safety Guidance

The new Safety Trekr AI platform delivers fast, trusted safety guidance using artificial intelligence and verified content from a 1,330-page professional handbook.

SAIA President Michael Bredl and ASSP

ASSP and SAIA Form Alliance to Advance Worker Safety

National safety organizations partner to drive standards, expand collaboration, and promote safer work environments across industries.

Safety 2025 Keynote: Healthy Relationships Drive Safety Engagement

At Safety 2025, keynote speaker Shasta Nelson told safety professionals that positivity, consistency, and vulnerability are key to fostering the engagement that sustains safety culture.

Steel-Toe Work Boots

Steel-Toed Boots: When They’re Essential—And When They’re Not

Steel-toed boots are a safety staple, but knowing when to use them—and when to consider alternatives—can make all the difference in foot protection and comfort.

Frustrated Construction Worker

Roofing Contractor, U.S. Labor Department Finalize Settlement Over Fall Protection Violations

Following multiple 2024 inspections, Newark-based RRC Home Improvement agrees to pay $155,000 and implement enhanced safety measures to protect roofing workers.

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