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Two underground miners operate heavy machinery inside a dimly lit, reinforced rock tunnel.

MSHA Details Rib Fall That Killed Assistant Shift Foreman

The May 19 accident also injured two contractors and prompted the agency to issue roof and rib safety recommendations.

VizCon Showcases Safety Solutions at NSC Expo

VizCon will display safety apparel and traffic-control products for work zones, pedestrian areas and other controlled environments.

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Michigan Manufacturer Cuts PPE Costs With Reusable Gear Program

An automotive supplier saved $700,000 and slashed landfill waste by partnering with Libra Industries to wash and reuse protective equipment.

Improve Worker Safety, Boost Productivity, and Lower Operating Costs with Spot Cooling

Targeted spot cooling protects workers and critical machinery from localized heat stress while avoiding the excessive costs of facility-wide HVAC overhauls.

Two warehouse or industrial workers wearing bright orange safety jackets and hard hats collaborate inside a large facility.

SureWerx Adds Field Advisers To Expand U.S. Safety Support

Two new agency partnerships will add nearly 30 safety advisers to support distributors and end users nationwide.

Workers in high-visibility safety vests attend a workplace safety training meeting around a conference table with laptops and a hard hat, while a presenter writes on a whiteboard.

Southern Oregon Conference Offers Workplace Safety Training

The event, a joint effort between Oregon OSHA and ASSP's Southern Oregon Chapter, will cover fall protection, heat-illness prevention and safety leadership topics.

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New Guidelines Detail Protection Measures for Remote Workers Facing Wildfire Smoke

Employers face updated recommendations for protecting outdoor staff in remote areas from hazardous particulate exposure during wildfire season.

J. J. Keller Promotes Steve Murray to Chief Operating Officer

Steve Murray will lead product strategy and daily operations as chief operating officer for compliance leader J. J. Keller.

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Lockout/Tagout's Evidence Gap: What 4,771 OSHA Violations Reveal

OSHA data shows missing paperwork, not missing locks, drives over 70% of lockout/tagout violations.

Safety Culture Starts With Trust, Not Compliance

At VPPPA Safety+, Aron Yellott explored how trust, worker involvement and frontline leadership can strengthen safety.

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Before a crew can fix a problem, someone has to find it. That search window holds unmanaged risk, and the utility industry may have found the solution to close it. Read Now
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The Technician Shortage Crisis: How Workforce Gaps Impact Workplace Safety

A shrinking pool of skilled technicians is leading to deferred maintenance, less supervised repairs and weaker lockout/tagout and recordkeeping practices, raising both injury and compliance risks. Read Now
Key Safety Features to Look for in Wireless Devices

Digital two-way radios leverage customizable emergency alerts, remote monitoring and automated safety features to protect lone workers and maintain operational continuity. Read Now
More Than Dust Control: How to Use Your Water Truck to Prevent Fire Emergencies

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Artificial Intelligence

Boost Safety Training Completion with AI
Most missed training deadlines come down to communication, not content. Here's how AI can target reminders, track completion lag and keep people in charge of competency decisions.
Why Hands-On Training Still Matters in a Digital Age
VR, AR and AI can expand training opportunities, but physical practice remains essential when workers must handle equipment, coordinate with teams and perform correctly in high-risk situations.
Survey Links Unverified AI Guidance to Higher Regulatory Fines
Respondents linked unchecked AI output to incorrect filings, missed deadlines and failed audits, and teams that put sensitive data into personal AI tools reported problems far more often.
ASSP Survey Finds AI Adoption Growing in Workplace Safety
AI use in workplace safety is growing, but investment, data quality and organizational challenges remain barriers.
Firefighter Health and Safety Technology Guide Research Collaboration
International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.