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Turning OSHA Recordkeeping into a Safety Advantage

Accurate injury and illness records do more than satisfy regulatory requirements. They provide the data organizations need to identify hazards, strengthen safety programs, and improve decision-making before incidents occur.

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Alcohol Misuse and Mental Health Risks Draw Attention in Construction

The program will cover suicide risk, stigma and support resources for construction workers and their families.

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Construction Appreciation Week Highlights Industry Workforce

Annual observance recognizes workers who build and maintain infrastructure across the United States.

Former professional race car driver Derek Daly speaking on stage at the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo.

Derek Daly Brings Racing’s Safety Lessons to NSC 2026

The former Formula 1 and IndyCar driver told safety professionals that equipment, systems, preparation and individual responsibility can turn risk into “intelligent risk.”

A person holding a smartphone displaying an Air Quality Index app showing a meter pointing to "Unhealthy" with a small potted plant in the background.

Study Connects Neighborhood Conditions to World Trade Center Responder Health

Greater heat and air pollution were associated with poorer long-term health, while greener surroundings were linked to lower risks.

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NSC Launches SafetyAtlas Training and Credential Platform

The new online platform allows employers to access safety training, manage worker credentials and track course completion across multiple providers.

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What U.S. Construction Can Learn from the UK's Mental Health Approach

A UK contractor's mental health initiatives offer practical strategies to reduce stigma, improve access to support, and strengthen workplace culture.

Two workers in coveralls and hard hats performing an inspection inside a large industrial storage tank, with visible wall staining and equipment on the tank floor.

CSB Finds Nippon Dynawave Left Unsafe Tank in Service

The May 26 failure released about 900,000 gallons of hot, caustic white liquor, killing 11 employees.



A large, yellow blast-hole drilling rig stands on the floor of a massive open-pit mine, set against a backdrop of tiered rock faces and a cloudy sky.

Highwall Rock Fall Kills Miner Operating Drill

MSHA recommends highwall examinations, scaling, benches and falling-object protection for mobile equipment.

Safety inspector filling out a safety compliance checklist.

OSHA Outlines Steps for Stronger Safety Programs

A 10-step checklist covers inspections, employee input, emergency planning and ongoing program reviews.

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