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Cal/OSHA Proposes $212,500 in Penalties Following Fatal Tunnel Collapse

Two employers were cited for alleged ground support and safety violations after a tunnel collapse killed one worker and seriously injured another.

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Study Finds Rising Opioid-Related Emergency Visits Among Injured Workers

Research identifies significant increases in opioid-related emergency visits among injured workers, particularly in machining, construction and materials handling.

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Washington Seeks Public Input on Indoor Heat Rulemaking

The rulemaking will consider heat hazards in every industry, with a preliminary draft expected before more meetings in 2027.

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OSHA Forms Alliance With Four Safety Groups to Prevent Serious Injuries and Fatalities

The agreement, which is not legally binding, covers joint training, technical briefings for federal and state OSHA staff, and resources in multiple languages on spotting and preventing SIF risks.

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Beyond the SDS Binder: Closing the Gaps in Workplace Chemical Hazard Communication

A hazard communication program takes more than just safety data sheets and labels. Here are the gaps that cause citations and how to close them.

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OSHA Grant Backs Forklift Battery Safety Training

Warehouse workers and employers will receive free training materials on battery hazards after OSHA reviews and approves the curriculum.

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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.

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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.



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Michigan Opens New Round of Safety Equipment Grants for Small Employers

MIOSHA awarded $500,000 to 129 employers last fiscal year, with construction firms making up the largest share of recipients.

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OSHA Cites Six Contractors Over Cave-In Hazards at Unprotected 75-Foot Excavation

The companies face $648,094 in proposed fines, and three were cited for willful violations, meaning OSHA believes they knowingly ignored excavation safety rules.

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