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U.S. Department of Labor Cites Dredging Manufacturer after Investigation into Worker’s Death

OSHA investigation finds that safety procedures could have prevented the tragedy.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Four Companies after Investigation shows Six Deaths were Preventable

OSHA finds these companies have a total of 59 safety and health violations.

A Roofing Contractor Violates its Agreement to Protect its Workers and Faces More Than $600K in Penalties

Janiec Roofing Inc. does not comply with OSHA’s previous settlement agreement.

Episode 85

Americans See Steepest Decline in Life Expectancy Since WWII

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard discusses a new partnership between NIOSH and ASA to protect temporary workers, new data on the latest decline in life expectancy and research that shows heat-related injuries might be significantly underreported.

Occupational Safety and Health Training for Nonprofits

U.S. Life Expectancy Faced its Biggest Drop since WWII

Life expectancy declined by an average of 1.5 years in 2020 for Americans.

CDC Reports a National Decrease in Lung Cancer and Melanoma Deaths Leading to an Overall Decline in Cancer Death Rate

Some cancer death rates, however, stay stagnant.

Study Shows Heat Injuries in the U.S. are found to be Undercounted

Thousands of heat injuries across the country went unaccounted for.

Metal Stamping Manufacturer Exposed Employees to Amputation Dangers Leading to a Worker Suffering a Severe Injury

A federal inspection of D&D Manufacturing Inc. in El Paso, TX leads to a $412,750 fine.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Three Employers at Missouri Residential Care Facility

OSHA claims three companies did not take the proper steps to contain potential residue containing asbestos.

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Rethinking OEHS Training: Moving Beyond Compliance to Reduce Risk

Research shows that compliance-focused safety training alone rarely delivers lasting risk reduction, prompting calls for competency-based, risk-informed learning models. Read Now
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- Regulatory & Standards
OSHA Orders Reinstatement After Retaliation Over Safety Concerns

Federal investigators found a Texas trucking company violated whistleblower protections by firing a driver who raised vehicle safety issues. Read Now
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Friday New Products Roundup, January 9th

This week’s Friday Roundup highlights new emergency response equipment, maintenance solutions that extend system performance, digital tools to simplify regulatory compliance, cold-weather PPE innovations, and industry efforts to improve fit and inclusion for women in the skilled trades. Read Now
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When Safety Becomes Optional, Risk Becomes Inevitable

Reducing safety investment may deliver short-term savings, but U.S. data shows it often leads to higher financial, legal, and operational costs over time. Read Now
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- Regulatory & Standards
California Updates Confined Space Rules for Construction

New rules aim to strengthen worker protections in hazardous construction environments. Read Now
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NSC Highlights Workplace Safety After Drug Policy Director Confirmation

National Safety Council highlights overdose prevention, impairment risks, and employer-led safety efforts after Senate confirms Sara Bailey as drug czar. Read Now
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Artificial Intelligence

AI, PSIFs, and the Future of Proactive EHS Risk Management
Why traditional safety metrics fail to prevent serious injuries and fatalities—and how AI helps EHS teams identify PSIF risks before life-altering events occur.
Ten Years On: How Foresight Reshaped the Meaning of Safety Excellence
A decade of change in safety practice highlights the growing importance of foresight in managing risk and organizational performance.
Five Safety Technology Shifts for Lone Workers in 2026
As digital safety tools become central to occupational health, organizations are rethinking how they protect lone and vulnerable workers through automation, smarter communication, flexible protocols and stronger safety cultures.

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