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OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week 2025 Urges Employers to Prioritize Prevention

Nationwide event returns August 12–18 with free tools, recognition, and resources to help businesses improve workplace safety and health.

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Senate Panel Backs OSHA, NIOSH Funding as NSC Highlights Opioid and Heat Hazards

The National Safety Council applauds a Senate appropriations bill that preserves OSHA funding and boosts NIOSH support for FY2026, as lawmakers address critical issues like workplace opioid misuse and heat-related injuries.

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Safety+ 2025 Kicks Off in St. Louis with a Focus on People, Progress, and Prevention

VPPPA’s annual symposium blends deep-dive training, real-world tech, and human-centered strategies to shape the next era of workplace safety.

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California Invests $26M to Expand Construction Apprenticeships for Women and Underserved Communities

Through targeted funding for childcare, recruitment, and cultural change, the ERiCA grants aim to break down long-standing barriers for women entering the building trades.

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Michigan Construction Sites Partner with MIOSHA to Elevate Jobsite Safety

Three major Michigan projects—including a $515 million event center and a downtown Detroit high-rise—are teaming up with MIOSHA to proactively reduce injuries through voluntary safety partnerships.

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Appleton Manufacturer Cited After Worker Injured in Machine Guarding Incident

OSHA cited Progressive Converting Inc. with repeat and serious violations totaling $280K in proposed penalties following a worker’s finger amputations.

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California Announces $20 Million in Funding to Expand Building Trades Apprenticeships

The Department of Industrial Relations and Division of Apprenticeship Standards will use the new funding to grow the building trades workforce, expand training opportunities, and meet California’s infrastructure needs.

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Safety+ 2025 in Action: Building Community and Energy Beyond the Classroom

From morning fun runs to evening ballpark socials, the VPPPA Safety+ Symposium creates spaces where safety professionals connect, collaborate, and build relationships that last long after the event ends.



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2025 EHS Hazmat Summit to Bring Hazmat and EHS Leaders to Louisville

The 2025 EHS Hazmat Summit in Louisville will bring together hazardous materials and EHS professionals for keynotes, technical training, and networking focused on compliance, emergency response, and emerging environmental challenges.

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Sailing the Seas of Leadership: Mark Denton to Open VPPPA Safety+ Symposium

World sailor and leadership expert Mark Denton will share lessons in resilience, agility, and team culture as the opening keynote at VPPPA’s 41st Safety+ Symposium in St. Louis this August.

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