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Warehouse worker experiences back pain while lifting a heavy box.

Workplace Ergonomics Campaign Targets Sprains and Strains

October outreach offers employers training and planning resources to address hazards associated with moving loads.

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California Moves toward Pollution Protections for Outdoor Workers near Border Rivers

SB 1046 requires Cal/OSHA to propose safety standards for lifeguards, park rangers and other high-risk employees by 2030.

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NSC Joins OSHA Alliance Focused on Preventing Serious Workplace Incidents

The national partnership will develop training and resources to help employers identify hazards that could cause severe injuries or deaths.

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Cal/OSHA Draft Would Require Weapons Screening at California Hospitals

The proposal also calls for written policies, trained screening personnel and procedures for detected weapons.

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NSC Urges Congress to Pass Workplace Overdose Bill After OSHA Issues Guidance

The WORK to Save Lives Act would direct OSHA to issue employer guidance and set overdose-response requirements for federal agencies.

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NFPA Takes Fire Prevention Week Safety Message to NASCAR

The National Fire Protection Association is partnering with NASCAR driver Joey Gase to promote lithium-ion battery safety during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.

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Five North Carolina Employers Honored for Roadway Safety Programs

Federal data show transportation incidents were the leading cause of North Carolina's workplace deaths in 2024, accounting for 39% of fatalities.

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What Workplace Safety History Can Teach Today's Safety Professionals

More than a century of workplace tragedies and reforms helped shape today’s safety requirements. Understanding that history can help safety professionals reinforce why established controls still matter.



An electrician wearing a red hard hat and safety vest uses a flashlight and tablet to inspect an open electrical panel box.

Southeast Florida Electrical Inspectors Association Joins NFPA Affiliate Network

The new chapter will support regional coordination on electrical code enforcement, education and training.

 Carla Andrews, Crystal Donaldson and Kathi Porter

Three Safety Professionals Receive Annual Awards

J. J. Keller recognized safety leaders from a plastics equipment manufacturer, a demolition company and a logistics business.

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