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California Board Rejects Changes to Refinery Worker Safety Rules

Existing requirements for worker involvement and reviews of refinery hazards will remain in place. read now
NATE Receives Grant for Telecom Heat Safety Training

A $95,000 OSHA grant will fund a curriculum on recognizing and responding to heat illness in communications infrastructure work. read now
Oregon OSHA Highlights Free Worker Safety Resources

Guides, online training and multilingual materials explain workplace hazards, worker rights and how to report concerns. read now
Columbia Southern Adds Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Public Safety Workers

The new concentrations and certificates address stress, resilience and organizational support in high-risk public safety professions. read now
How the BRICS Summit Could Shape Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety

BRICS cooperation could shape worker protection, industrial safety and environmental health across emerging economies. read now
Cal/OSHA Moves Toward Emergency Silica Restrictions for Engineered Stone

A proposed emergency regulation would prohibit fabrication of engineered stone containing more than 1% crystalline silica as California seeks to address silicosis among countertop workers. read now
APM Group Agrees to Acquire Medcor Following WorkCare Purchase

The combined occupational health operation would include more than 2,000 employees across 450 sites in the United States and Canada. read now
SupplyFORCE Joins AD Following Acquisition

More than 80 supplyFORCE employees will join AD as the company continues operating as a member program. read now
- Construction Safety
- Safety Culture
Washington Issues Safety Alert After Three Timber Fallers Are Killed by Trees

Employers are urged to assess danger trees, develop felling plans and keep workers at least two tree lengths apart. read now
Tennessee OSHA Schedules 30-Hour General Industry Safety Training

The Oct. 26-29 course in Greeneville is designed for supervisors, safety committee members and safety professionals. read now
Why AI Could Become Standard in Logistics Safety by 2030

As warehouses and distribution networks adopt more automation, safety teams are beginning to rethink how they identify risks created by the movement of workers, vehicles and machines. read now
New SCBA Uses Beacon Technology to Help Crews Locate Firefighters

The G1 City Edition weighs up to half a pound less than the previous model in its standard configuration and meets the 2025 NFPA 1970 standard. read now
OSHA Issues Workplace Opioid Overdose Guidance

A new fact sheet covers reversal medications, kit placement and employee training for overdose response. read now
Washington to Honor 15 Workers for Lifesaving Actions on the Job

Their actions included performing CPR, aiding a man after a 60-foot canyon fall and helping another man move away from a bridge railing. read now
When the Workforce Ages: Preventing Falls, Strains and Severe Injuries

Older workers are injured less often, but age-related changes can make injuries more severe, costly and difficult to recover from. read now
New Jersey Car Wash Faces $446,864 OSHA Fine for Safety Violations

ModWash received one willful, two repeat and five serious citations involving lockout/tagout failures and employee noise exposure. read now
- Enforcement
- Lockout/Tagout
- Hearing Protection
Survey Finds 75% of Entry-Level Construction Workers Lack Formal Training

The survey of 500 workers ages 18 to 35 examined onboarding, knowledge transfer and attitudes toward workplace technology. read now
San José State Receives $30,000 Grant to Study AI Ergonomics

Researchers will develop a sensor-equipped workstation that identifies ergonomic risks and tests when computer workers should receive support. read now

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Artificial Intelligence

Survey Finds Errors in AI-Generated Safety Procedures
Workers report mistakes in AI-assisted safety documents, raising concerns about oversight and accountability.
Survey Reveals Gaps in Workplace Hazard Reporting
Industrial respondents report low participation, while EHS software users cite higher reporting rates.
Boost Safety Training Completion with AI
Most missed training deadlines come down to communication, not content. Here's how AI can target reminders, track completion lag and keep people in charge of competency decisions.
Why Hands-On Training Still Matters in a Digital Age
VR, AR and AI can expand training opportunities, but physical practice remains essential when workers must handle equipment, coordinate with teams and perform correctly in high-risk situations.
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.