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Mason Drilling a Wall

Georgia Stone Manufacturer Fined $120K for Exposing Workers to Silica and Noise Hazards

Art Stone-Granite & Marble Inc. faces $120,000 in penalties after a U.S. Department of Labor inspection revealed repeated failures to protect workers from silica dust and occupational noise.

Senator Shelley Capito with Miners

NIOSH Employees Reinstated After Legal Ruling and Political Pressure Halt Layoffs

More than 100 NIOSH workers in West Virginia are back on the job after a federal injunction and bipartisan advocacy reversed controversial layoffs tied to a federal restructuring plan.

Friday New Products Round Up for May 16, 2025

This week’s roundup features J.J. Keller’s tailored onsite safety training, Hemco’s ready-to-install emergency safety shower, Nightstick’s motion-activated Dual-Light headlamp, and Baffin’s rugged unisex safety boots for extreme worksites.

OSHA Rules

Mackenzie Holds Hearing on OSHA’s Mission and Regulatory Overreach

A House subcommittee hearing examined OSHA's recent actions and explored how to refocus the agency on workplace safety without overstepping its authority.

Labor and Safety Groups File Suit to Restore NIOSH Programs

Labor and safety groups sued to reverse staffing and program cuts at NIOSH, citing risks to worker health.

Teen Worker in Safety PPE

May Marks Safe Jobs for Youth Month in California

Statewide campaign highlights teen worker safety with resources for youth, employers, and educators.

USPS Worker Climbing in Van

Department of Labor Sues USPS for Retaliating Against Injured Texas Worker

The lawsuit alleges the U.S. Postal Service violated federal whistleblower protections by firing an employee just 10 days after they reported a job-related injury while delivering mail.

Heat Stress Technology Vest

NSC Funds Innovative Solutions to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards

Over $140K awarded to test new tech solutions that prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths on the job.



Firefighter PPE

Toxic Turnout Gear: The Fight to Protect Firefighters from PFAS Exposure

A growing body of evidence reveals that PFAS in firefighter turnout gear is a serious occupational health threat, prompting urgent calls for federal legislation, research funding and safer alternatives.

Workers in a Mine

MSHA’s TRAM Conference to Spotlight Innovation in Mine Safety Training

Hundreds of mine safety trainers will gather at the National Mine Health and Safety Academy to explore the latest tools, techniques, and best practices in miner education.

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