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MIOSHA Offers Matching Grants to Help Small Businesses Improve Workplace Safety

Michigan small businesses with 250 or fewer employees can apply for MIOSHA’s MIWISH grant program, which provides up to $5,000 in matching funds for safety equipment and training to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.

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North Carolina Labor Commissioner Launches Safety Partnership for I-40 Rebuild

Commissioner Luke Farley and AMES Construction join forces to protect workers and strengthen safety practices during the reconstruction of Interstate 40 following Hurricane Helene.

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Key Features of an Ergonomic Hoteling Workstation

As hybrid work becomes the new normal, adjustability, training, and thoughtful design can make shared office workstations safe, comfortable, and productive for everyone.

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World’s Largest Annual Safety Event Draws 12,500 to Denver

The 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo brought together thousands of safety professionals, exhibitors, and thought leaders to showcase innovations designed to protect workers and save lives.

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Report: Contractors Are Improving Safety Practices but Gaps Persist Across the Industry

A new CPWR and Dodge Construction Network report shows progress on heat safety and worker well-being programs, but smaller firms lag behind in implementation and data use.

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NSC and Safety On The Edge Announce Strategic Co-Location for 2026 Events in Baltimore

The National Safety Council and Safety On The Edge Global Forum will unite for the first time at the Baltimore Convention Center in May 2026, creating a premier global platform for innovation, leadership, and the future of workplace safety.

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The Hidden Safety Crisis Powering AI: What We’re Ignoring in the Data Center Boom

As the global AI boom accelerates, data centers are multiplying — and so are the overlooked risks to the people who keep them running, from heat and chemicals to fatigue and stress.

Construction Site Inspection

New Field Inspection Partnership Program Unites Safety and Compliance Sectors

A new initiative connects inspectors, safety consultants, and compliance organizations through a shared digital platform designed to streamline reporting, improve accuracy, and strengthen workplace safety oversight.



Infected Lungs

Smart Respiratory Protection: Turning Every Breath into Real-Time Safety Data

From nanofiber filters to AI-driven diagnostics, smart respiratory protection is transforming traditional masks into connected, data-rich systems that monitor both air quality and worker health across industries.

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NSC Labor Division Raises Funds for Families of Fallen Workers

At the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, the Labor Division collected more than $3,500 to support the Pinnacol Foundation’s scholarship program for children of workers killed or seriously injured on the job.

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