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Worker in Distress

CUPE Launches Mental Health Toolkit to Strengthen Worker Safety and Well-Being

Canada’s largest public employees’ union introduces a new resource to address psychosocial hazards, reduce workplace stress, and promote mental health as a core part of occupational safety.

Worker Injured on the Job

Report Finds Workplace Injuries Common Among Small Businesses, Mental Health a Rising Concern

Pie Insurance’s latest workplace safety survey reveals key trends impacting small businesses, from rising injury costs to growing concerns about employee wellbeing.

Facility Safety Inspectors

Small Michigan Employers Can Apply for Matching Safety Grants

Michigan employers with 250 or fewer workers can apply for matching grants of up to $5,000 to fund equipment and training that improve workplace safety.



Facility Worker Drinking Water

Rethinking Hydration: Why Dehydration Poses Serious Risks for High-Heat Workers

Chronic dehydration is a widespread but often overlooked safety hazard in high-heat workplaces, affecting cognitive performance, increasing accident risk, and threatening both worker health and productivity.

Group of Happy Construction Workers

North Carolina Ranked #2 in Nation for Workplace Safety

North Carolina earned the No. 2 national ranking for workplace safety, reflecting statewide efforts to reduce risks, improve training, and strengthen safety culture.

Helicopter Drone Assessing Electrical Plant

Autonomous Technology Offers New Safety Solutions for Energy Workers

As aging infrastructure and extreme weather increase risks for energy workers, companies are turning to autonomous technologies to improve safety and efficiency in hazardous environments.

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IAFF Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Against NFPA Over Firefighter Gear Standards

The International Association of Fire Fighters has moved to dismiss all remaining claims in its lawsuit against the National Fire Protection Association, ending a legal dispute over firefighter protective gear standards.

Construction Worker Experiencing Heat Stress

Study Links Extreme Heat to Thousands of Workplace Injuries in U.S.

New nationwide research finds that extreme heat is linked to thousands of workplace injuries each year, underscoring the need for a federal OSHA standard to protect workers.

Student Using AI to Study

AI Tools Are Transforming CIH and CSP Exam Preparation

Artificial intelligence can personalize study plans, generate adaptive practice questions, and offer real-time feedback — giving Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) candidates a strategic edge.

OSHA

Safety Community Applauds Senate Confirmation of David Keeling as New OSHA Chief

ASSP and NSC praise the confirmation of veteran safety professional David Keeling to lead OSHA, citing his decades of experience, commitment to modernization, and the urgent need to address persistent workplace fatalities and safety challenges.

OSHA Keyboard

Federal Government Shutdown Halts Most OSHA Operations, Creating Enforcement and Litigation Delays

The lapse in federal funding on October 1 has shuttered most OSHA activities, delaying enforcement actions and legal proceedings while limiting agency operations to imminent danger, fatality inspections, and other critical functions.

Opioids on the Job: Planning to Protect

Content Editor Stasia DeMarco talks with Claire Bryant, Senior Program Manager of Workplace Safety Programs at NSC, about a new tool to help employers address opioid emergencies in the workplace.

Construction Worker Wearing VR

How Wearable Technology is Helping Mitigate the Skilled Labor Shortage

Industrial leaders are turning to wearable technology—from exosuits to smart sensors—to reduce injuries, extend careers, and tackle the growing skilled labor shortage.

Fall Protection PPE

Fall Safety on Construction Sites Requires Planning, Training, and Vigilance

As temperatures drop and daylight hours shrink, construction sites face increased fall hazards, making proper planning, equipment, and safety culture more critical than ever.

Bridge Worker Safety

Workers Drowning Leads to More Than $900K in Penalties for Two Companies

OSHA has proposed more than $900,000 in penalties after a bridge painter fell into a Georgia river and drowned, citing two companies for serious safety violations.

Department of Labor Website

$86 Million in Federal Grants to Boost Workforce Training in High-Risk Industries

The Labor Department is funding skills programs in shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction, and other critical sectors to strengthen workforce readiness and improve safety outcomes nationwide.

Female Construction Worker with Neck Pain

Smarter Ergonomic Furniture Transforms Safety and Efficiency on the Shop Floor

Industrial workstations and technical furniture are evolving from simple equipment into strategic tools that reduce injuries, boost worker health, and improve operational performance across manufacturing environments.

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