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Construction Industry Schedules Nationwide Stand Down for Suicide Prevention

Construction companies will pause work to hold a moment of silence and address mental health challenges across jobsites.

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How Crane Training Is Responding to New Regulations and Site Demands

Modern crane safety requires moving beyond baseline certification toward continuous, employer-verified qualification under actual site conditions.

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NFPA Releases 9/11 Collection Highlighting Lasting Safety Lessons

The collection examines evacuation, firefighter safety and building safety lessons that emerged from the World Trade Center attacks 25 years ago.

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US Officials Cite Wisconsin Food Plant After Three Fatalities

Federal safety regulators fine a Janesville food manufacturer $364,100 following two fatal industrial kettle explosions.

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North Carolina Mine Workers Record Zero Fatalities Over Fiscal Year

State mining and quarrying operations achieved zero fatalities and below-average injury rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

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What Recurring Inspection Findings Can Reveal About Hidden Safety Risks

Treating recurring inspection findings as systemic warnings rather than isolated lapses exposes hidden operational failures before serious incidents occur.

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Industrial Hygiene and Exposure Risk Management in a Changing Regulatory Environment

Overlapping federal regulations around PFAS, silica, and heat stress require shifting from site-specific sampling projects to defensible, enterprise-wide industrial hygiene programs.

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Flatbed Trailer Hazard Prevention Focus of Fatal Loading Investigation

Workplace safety investigators examine fatal loading incident and issue safety guidance to prevent flatbed trailer equipment hazards.



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OH&S Reveals 2026 New Product of the Year Award Winners

OH&S recognizes 35 winning products across 39 categories, highlighting innovations designed to address the wide-ranging safety challenges facing today’s workplaces.

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Skilled Trade Workers Turn to AI Amid Surge in Labor Demand

Trade professionals increasingly rely on automation, digital tools and continuous training to combat workforce shortages.

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