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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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Navigating TAA Compliance Without Sacrificing Worker Protection

As government construction grows, safety and procurement teams must ensure PPE meets Trade Agreements Act (TAA) sourcing rules without compromising protection.

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Puget Sound Asbestos Contractor Fined $200K

Seattle Environmental Services LLC faces willful and serious violations after misleading investigators and allowing employees to remove 3,000 square feet of asbestos without respirators.

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Workplace Safety Confidence Rises, but Protection Gaps Persist

Workers may feel safe, but many can’t identify safety systems or report hazards. Experts warn the growing gap between perception and real protection.

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OSHA Cites Construction Labor Services After Two Workers Die in Mobile Manhole Incident

Federal investigators said workers were overcome by sewer gas during sewer line repairs and found the employer lacked confined space entry and rescue programs.

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J.J. Keller’s VR Training Named HDT 2026 Top 20 Product

J.J. Keller’s virtual reality training solution earns Heavy Duty Trucking’s 2026 Top 20 Product award for advancing safety and compliance in trucking.

Ladder Safety Month: Turning Awareness into Safer Habits

March marks the 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month, and Pat McAuliffe of the American Ladder Institute and Ryan Mittelmeier of Werner share insights on common ladder safety mistakes, practical jobsite corrections, and how employers can use free Ladder Safety Month resources to strengthen their programs year-round.



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MSHA Issues Health Alert on Ammonia Exposure Risks

The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a health alert on ammonia exposure risks in mining, urging stronger ventilation, training and PPE to protect workers.

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OSHA Orders Houston Contractors to Reinstate Workers Fired After Raising Asbestos Concerns

The agency has ordered two Houston contractors to reinstate and compensate workers fired after raising asbestos training, PPE and disposal concerns during post-hurricane repairs.

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