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Oregon Extends Deadline for 2027 Workplace Safety Award Nominations

The awards will be presented March 2, 2027, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

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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.

A gloved hand pressing the test button on a wall-mounted carbon monoxide detector.

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.

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Nearly 5,000 Fire Prevention Kits Focus on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Fire departments will hand out brochures, posters, magnets and activities at schools, open houses and community events.

An inspector wearing a safety vest and work gloves filling out a checklist on a clipboard in an industrial facility.

Beyond the Box Check: How to Build Safety Checklists Workers Can Actually Use

Effective safety checklists focus on observable hazards, clear responsibilities and actions workers can take when something goes wrong.

A site supervisor wearing a yellow hard hat and safety vest completing online training on a laptop at a job site.

Veriforce Contractor Network Offered 10% Tuition Discount at Columbia Southern

Tuition covers e-textbooks, and participants may apply for a scholarship awarded six times a year.

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The Hidden Safety Risk: When Critical Knowledge Is Hard to Find

Organizations can reduce safety risk by ensuring workers can access trusted operational knowledge when and where they need it.

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NSC Labor Division Supports Indianapolis Hunger Relief

Union locals and individual donors contributed more than $3,000 to Second Helpings during the division’s fall meeting.



National Weather Service map showing forecast high temperatures across Southern California for Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, with inland areas reaching 100 to 107 degrees

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers of Heat Rules as Temperatures Reach 107 Degrees

Indoor protections apply at 82 degrees, while outdoor shade must be in place when temperatures exceed 80 degrees.

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NSC Joins OSHA Alliance to Prevent Workplace Deaths

Training and resources will focus on helping employers recognize hazards that could cause serious injuries or fatalities.

An instructor in a blue uniform holding an oxygen mask during a safety training session with medical and protective gear on the table.

OSHA Awards $10.2 Million for Workplace Safety Training

Susan Harwood grants will support 67 organizations providing hazard-recognition and prevention training nationwide.

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NSC Joins OSHA Alliance Focused on Preventing Serious Workplace Incidents

The national partnership will develop training and resources to help employers identify hazards that could cause severe injuries or deaths.

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NSC Urges Congress to Pass Workplace Overdose Bill After OSHA Issues Guidance

The WORK to Save Lives Act would direct OSHA to issue employer guidance and set overdose-response requirements for federal agencies.

An electrician wearing a red hard hat and safety vest uses a flashlight and tablet to inspect an open electrical panel box.

Southeast Florida Electrical Inspectors Association Joins NFPA Affiliate Network

The new chapter will support regional coordination on electrical code enforcement, education and training.

A woman in a safety vest stretches her arms overhead while sitting at a desk in a workshop with tools and a computer monitor.

New Worker Guide Explains How to Address Ergonomic Risks

The 50-page resource uses workplace stories and practical tips to help employees apply ergonomics without technical jargon.

Construction worker in a high-visibility vest wipes his forehead while holding a water bottle at a job site.

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.

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Oregon OSHA Highlights Free Worker Safety Resources

Guides, online training and multilingual materials explain workplace hazards, worker rights and how to report concerns.

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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.

A professional tree faller wearing safety gear uses a chainsaw to make a notch cut into a large tree trunk.

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.

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