International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.
Six contractor employees have been struck and killed on Caltrans highway projects since Aug. 10.
He had run the department as acting secretary since April and served as deputy secretary before that.
The device sent data for nearly three hours during a normal workday, but researchers say accurate sweat readings need more testing.
The public can attend in Albany or New York City or watch the meeting via livestream.
Hot workplaces can wear workers down, but a few simple steps can help managers spot and reduce the problem.
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 installing a storm sewer was killed when a 12-foot-deep trench collapsed, prompting citations for alleged cave-in, inspection and access hazards.
VPPPA Executive Director Chris Williams reflects on the 2026 Safety+ Symposium and discusses the association’s priorities for VPP and workplace safety in 2027.
Electrical and mechanical spaces on rapidly expanding data center projects can present access, ventilation and rescue challenges that require careful hazard evaluation.