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OSHA Looking for Members to Serve on Federal Advisory Council

The organization is seeking nominations for five members.

CDC Seeks Nominations for NIOSH Board of Scientific Counselors

Nominees will be selected based on expertise in the field occupational safety and health, such as occupational medicine, occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene, toxicology, chemistry, safety and health education, ergonomics, epidemiology, biostatistics, and psychology.

Four gates for new locks of the Panama Canal Expansion arrived at the Atlantic entrance of the waterway. (Photo courtesy of Panama Canal Authority)

Four More Gates Delivered for Panama Canal's Expansion

The third shipment of gates for new locks have arrived at the Atlantic entrance of the waterway, the Panama Canal Authority announced Sept. 8.

Reasonable suspicion drug testing is a critical safety measure.

Workforce Drug Test Positivity Rate Up, Quest Diagnostics Reports

This is the first time in more than a decade that it has increased, according to the company's Drug Testing Index™ analysis of 8.5 million workplace drug tests. The data were released Sept. 8.

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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. Read Now
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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. Read Now
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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. Read Now
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How Storytelling and AI Can Strengthen Safety Culture

Stories about near misses, lessons learned, and everyday work can bridge the gap between written safety rules and real-world behavior—when used thoughtfully and supported by leadership and technology. Read Now
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Oregon OSHA Releases New Worker Safety and Rights Guide

A free, multilingual publication aims to help Oregon workers recognize workplace hazards, understand employer responsibilities, and take action to protect their safety and health. Read Now
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- Regulatory & Standards
Rethinking OEHS Training: Moving Beyond Compliance to Reduce Risk

Research shows that compliance-focused safety training alone rarely delivers lasting risk reduction, prompting calls for competency-based, risk-informed learning models. Read Now
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Artificial Intelligence

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.
How Storytelling and AI Can Strengthen Safety Culture
Stories about near misses, lessons learned, and everyday work can bridge the gap between written safety rules and real-world behavior—when used thoughtfully and supported by leadership and technology.
AI, PSIFs, and the Future of Proactive EHS Risk Management
Why traditional safety metrics fail to prevent serious injuries and fatalities—and how AI helps EHS teams identify PSIF risks before life-altering events occur.

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