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Washington Proposes Changes to Refinery Workforce Rules

The proposal addresses definitions and apprentice wage and occupation notifications, with a public hearing scheduled for Oct. 29.

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OSHA Pursues National Alliance to Prevent Severe Workplace Injuries

The planned partnership would provide employers and workers with shared safety information, educational resources and training.

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NTSB Urges Railroads to End Hazardous Railcar-Riding Practice

Fourteen workers were killed and two were seriously injured in 16 accidents involving shoving movements investigated since October 2020.

An industrial worker holding his head and neck in pain from a musculoskeletal strain while a safety-clad colleague checks on his neck discomfort.

The Best Injury Is the One That Never Happens: A Proactive Approach to Workplace MSK Health

Employers can identify musculoskeletal risks earlier by evaluating job tasks, tracking worker discomfort and providing job-specific movement training.

Kalb Construction accepts Safe Partner Award.

Kalb Construction Receives Nevada Safe Partner Award

The Las Vegas contractor expanded training, introduced near-miss reporting and increased employee participation in identifying hazards.

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Four Seasons Atlanta Earns OSHA VPP Star Status

The six-year effort included 600 hours of training, 28 annual safety inspections and a four-day OSHA review.

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Fire Prevention Week Targets Battery Charging Hazards

NFPA’s annual campaign highlights charging practices and warning signs of lithium-ion battery failure.

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Washington Safety Conference Marks 75th Year

More than 50 sessions in Tacoma will cover workplace safety, with additional workshops on performance and artificial intelligence.



An industrial worker wearing a white hard hat, safety glasses, and an orange safety vest inspecting heavy machinery while holding a laptop.

NIOSH Awards $8.5 Million for Occupational Safety and Health Training

The five-year award will support continued training through the Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center through 2031.

A construction worker looking up at a yellow crane lifting a heavy concrete slab against a clear blue sky.

Nearly All Surveyed Crane Professionals Report Communication Problems during Lifts

Most workers killed in crane accidents since 2015 were not the operator, the report found.

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