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Florida Contractor Cited After Fatal HVAC Pipe Explosion

An OSHA investigation into a Bal Harbor Shops worksite fatality resulted in two serious violations and $28,135 in proposed penalties for Hyvac Inc.

Hierarchy of Hazard Controls

Rethinking the Hierarchy of Controls

Too often organizations start with PPE instead of eliminating hazards at the source. Applying the Hierarchy of Controls in the correct order is key to sustainable risk reduction and safer workplaces.

Construction workers in unprotected trench

OSHA Cites New Jersey Contractor After Fatal Trench Collapse

The agency cites an excavation company for willful safety violations following a fatal trench collapse that killed a 34-year-old worker.

OSHA Safety Champions

OSHA Introduces Safety Champions Program

A new Safety Champions Program aims to help employers strengthen workplace safety through a voluntary, structured framework.

Excavation site with trench

MIOSHA Prioritizes Trench Safety Education

State safety officials launch an outreach campaign to prevent excavation fatalities and provide technical training for Michigan employers.

Petrochemical Confined Space

OSHA Cites Florida Tank Contractor After Worker Dies in Confined Space Incident

Federal investigators issued 12 serious violations to a petroleum tank services contractor after a worker died from toxic chemical exposure inside a fuel storage tank at a Lake Worth jobsite.

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Mental Health Toolkits Strengthen Jobsite Safety

A structured toolkit helps supervisors recognize warning signs, respond appropriately and connect workers to support.

Person wearing respiratory protective gear

Lawmakers Urge $367 Million for NIOSH Funding

ISEA backs a bipartisan request to secure federal budget support for workplace safety research and essential respiratory protection programs.



Mine Safety

MSHA Issues Safety Alert on Freeze-Thaw Hazards

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is urging operators to increase inspections and controls during freeze-thaw cycles, citing elevated risks from unstable ground and slick conditions.

Woman Operating Machinery

California Launches Women in Construction Apprenticeship Campaign

State labor officials marked Women in Construction Week with a new public awareness campaign and toolkit designed to increase women’s participation in the building trades and expand equitable apprenticeship pathways.

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