The National Safety Council is backing the revised ASTM E2920-26 standard, saying it offers clearer guidance for identifying and reducing serious injury and fatality risks.
National COSH and Arizona workers urged ADOSH to adopt an enforceable heat standard during a public hearing focused on workplace heat safety protections.
Accurate injury and illness data is the foundation of effective workplace safety, yet many employers still treat OSHA recordkeeping as a paperwork exercise.
Federal investigators found workers exposed to trench collapse hazards at a Jefferson County jobsite.
The Annual campaign, set for June 14–20, will focus on physical fitness, health, and long-term readiness for fire and emergency personnel.
DME Construction Associates will pay $600,000 and implement enhanced fall protection and safety measures following an OSHA investigation into a fatal workplace fall.
As workplace risks grow more complex, industrial hygiene programs must align exposure assessment strategies with analytical excellence to deliver meaningful worker protection.
The International Safety Equipment Association said reinstating NIOSH staff preserves critical worker safety research, testing, and health programs.
The 2026 State of the Skilled Trades report from NFPA finds workers expect more AI on the job but want stronger training and protections as labor shortages persist.
HHS has reinstated hundreds of NIOSH employees after widespread concern that staffing cuts threatened critical occupational safety and health research.
The Connecticut Department of Labor has joined a six-state enforcement alliance to share data, target repeat violators, and strengthen worker protections across state lines.
The strategic partnership aims to reduce construction hazards through improved safety systems, training, and leadership engagement during work on the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project.
The latest update to NFPA LiNK introduces AI-powered tools and workflow enhancements designed to help safety professionals apply codes and standards faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence.
A free, multilingual publication aims to help Oregon workers recognize workplace hazards, understand employer responsibilities, and take action to protect their safety and health.
Federal investigators found a Texas trucking company violated whistleblower protections by firing a driver who raised vehicle safety issues.
Reducing safety investment may deliver short-term savings, but U.S. data shows it often leads to higher financial, legal, and operational costs over time.
National Safety Council highlights overdose prevention, impairment risks, and employer-led safety efforts after Senate confirms Sara Bailey as drug czar.
Rule updates replace “discrimination” with “retaliation” terminology and revise worker protection language in Title 296 WAC.
The new federal program aims to expand registered apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing, strengthening workforce training and supporting safer performance in safety-sensitive roles.
The National Safety Council (NSC) warns that evolving federal cannabis policy must be paired with strong impairment and safety controls to protect workers in safety-sensitive roles.