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Firefighter Health and Safety Technology Guide Research Collaboration

International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.

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Caltrans Calls for Safety Review After Three Contractor Workers Die in One Work Zone Incident

Six contractor employees have been struck and killed on Caltrans highway projects since Aug. 10.

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Keith Sonderling Takes Ceremonial Oath as 31st US Labor Secretary

He had run the department as acting secretary since April and served as deputy secretary before that.

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Researchers Test Wearable Sweat Sensor at Construction Site

The device sent data for nearly three hours during a normal workday, but researchers say accurate sweat readings need more testing.

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New York Elevator Safety Board Sets October Meeting

The public can attend in Albany or New York City or watch the meeting via livestream.

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The Hidden Toll of Heat on the Factory Floor

Hot workplaces can wear workers down, but a few simple steps can help managers spot and reduce the problem.

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Tennessee OSHA Warns of Increased Carbon Monoxide Risks as Temperatures Drop

The agency urges employers to take precautions when using fuel-burning equipment as colder weather increases the potential for workplace carbon monoxide exposure.

A worker wearing a safety vest and hard hat working inside a trench protected by a red trench box, with a yellow ladder extending down into the excavation site.

OSHA Cites Pennsylvania Excavation Contractor After Fatal Trench Collapse

A worker installing a storm sewer was killed when a 12-foot-deep trench collapsed, prompting citations for alleged cave-in, inspection and access hazards.



VPPPA

VPP’s Next Chapter: Safety Culture, Workers and 2027

VPPPA Executive Director Chris Williams reflects on the 2026 Safety+ Symposium and discusses the association’s priorities for VPP and workplace safety in 2027.

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Data Center Construction Raises Confined Space Safety Considerations

Electrical and mechanical spaces on rapidly expanding data center projects can present access, ventilation and rescue challenges that require careful hazard evaluation.

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