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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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Free Screenings Offered to Help Coal Miners Detect Black Lung Early

NIOSH is offering free screenings to help coal miners identify black lung disease early and track respiratory health impacts from coal mine dust exposure.

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NY Construction Peer Network Targets Worker Suicide

A new peer-led support program aims to reduce suicide risk and promote mental wellness among unionized construction workers in New York City.

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Florida Contractor Cited After Fatal HVAC Pipe Explosion

An OSHA investigation into a Bal Harbor Shops worksite fatality resulted in two serious violations and $28,135 in proposed penalties for Hyvac Inc.

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MIOSHA Prioritizes Trench Safety Education

State safety officials launch an outreach campaign to prevent excavation fatalities and provide technical training for Michigan employers.

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OSHA Cites Florida Tank Contractor After Worker Dies in Confined Space Incident

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.

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Lawmakers Urge $367 Million for NIOSH Funding

ISEA backs a bipartisan request to secure federal budget support for workplace safety research and essential respiratory protection programs.

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MSHA Issues Safety Alert on Freeze-Thaw Hazards

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.

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California Launches Women in Construction Apprenticeship Campaign

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.

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N.C. Targets Rising Workplace Deaths in New Safety Push

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley directs OSH Division to target top workplace killer with new enforcement and education initiative.

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OSHA Fines US Steel Contractor After Fatal Explosion

Federal investigators proposed $179,000 in penalties following a 2025 blast at the Clairton Coke Works that killed two.

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