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Roofing Contractor Reaches Settlement After Fatal Fall

DME Construction Associates will pay $600,000 and implement enhanced fall protection and safety measures following an OSHA investigation into a fatal workplace fall.

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Exhausted Workers Raise Safety Risks Across High-Hazard Industries

Safety experts warn that fatigue can impair judgment and lead to system-wide failures, not just individual injuries.

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Construction Safety Week Releases New Technical Safety Bulletins

Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.



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Maine Department of Labor Offers Free Workplace Safety Training

February classes cover mine safety, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene, and fire department operations.

David Cormack LEEA Board Chair

David Cormack Begins Tenure as LEEA Board Chair

Cormack has begun a two-year term as chair of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, focusing on safety standards and global industry engagement.

Ladder Safety Month

ALI Launches 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

Survey will track ladder safety training, injuries, and OSHA citation trends across U.S. workplaces.

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IFMA Releases Global Facility Management Pulse Report

The International Facility Management Association’s new report introduces the FM Workload Index and shows rising workload expectations for facility professionals worldwide.

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NFPA Opens Nominations for 2026 Fire and Life Safety Advocacy Medal

Award recognizes advocacy that advances firefighter safety, codes and standards, and fire hazard prevention.

Light Protection PPE

J. J. Keller Expands Safety Solutions with Light-Up Protection Products

New illuminated PPE enhances worker visibility and safety in low-light and high-traffic environments

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ISEA Applauds Reinstatement of NIOSH Staff

The International Safety Equipment Association said reinstating NIOSH staff preserves critical worker safety research, testing, and health programs.

Construction Worker in Mental Crisis

Minnesota Awards Grants to Support Mental Health in Construction

Two organizations will expand outreach, resources, and worksite strategies to promote mental well-being and prevent suicide among construction workers through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s grant program.

Skilled Trades Workers

Skilled Trades Turn to AI Amid Labor Shortages

The 2026 State of the Skilled Trades report from NFPA finds workers expect more AI on the job but want stronger training and protections as labor shortages persist.

NIOSH

NSC Says NIOSH Staffing Reinstatement Is Encouraging but Incomplete

HHS has reinstated hundreds of NIOSH employees after widespread concern that staffing cuts threatened critical occupational safety and health research.

Construction Workers

Connecticut Joins Multistate Alliance to Strengthen Worker Protection Enforcement

The Connecticut Department of Labor has joined a six-state enforcement alliance to share data, target repeat violators, and strengthen worker protections across state lines.

Tunnel Construction

OSHA Partners with Methuen Obayashi JV on Manchester Tunnel Project Safety

The strategic partnership aims to reduce construction hazards through improved safety systems, training, and leadership engagement during work on the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project.

Workplace Injury

ASSP Pushes "Powered Action" to Prevent Serious Workplace Injuries

The American Society of Safety Professionals is advancing a new approach focused on neutralizing high-risk hazards at the point of work, targeting serious injuries and fatalities through action-driven safety strategies and standards.

Jim Pauley CEO NFPA

NFPA Unveils NFPA LiNK® 3.0 Advancing Digital Transformation in Fire and Life Safety

The latest update to NFPA LiNK introduces AI-powered tools and workflow enhancements designed to help safety professionals apply codes and standards faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence.

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