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Nevada Heavy Equipment Attraction Renews Top Safety Designation

Dig This Las Vegas earns SHARP renewal from state officials for maintaining exemplary workplace safety standards and low injury rates.

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Louisiana Director Named Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year

Columbia Southern University honors construction industry veteran Danny Simpson for three decades of leadership in workplace safety.

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National Safety Council Awards Veteran Scholarships Supported by Boeing

A total of 75 veterans received scholarships for the Advanced Safety Certificate program to advance careers in occupational safety.

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Rethinking Safety Leadership for New and Aging Workers

Injury trends among new and older workers are forcing safety leaders to rethink long-standing approaches and adopt data-driven strategies to improve training, reduce risk, and strengthen safety culture across the workforce.

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Clinical Care Alone Is No Longer Enough: Communication Shapes Occupational Health Outcomes

Timely, transparent communication between clinicians, employers and claims teams is as critical as medical treatment in accelerating recovery and reducing workers' compensation costs.

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Same Hazard, No Protection: The Occupational Cancer Gap for Industrial Firefighters

Privately employed and third-party contract industrial firefighters face identical carcinogen exposures as municipal crews, yet lack statutory cancer presumptions and federal death benefits.

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When Safety Metrics Become the Work

Over-relying on backward-looking compliance metrics like TRIR consumes critical bandwidth without addressing the root causes that drive serious workplace harm.

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Michigan Safety Agency Urges Action After Spate of Workplace Fatalities

Surge in Michigan workplace deaths prompts state officials to call for proactive safety measures and hazard training.



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Why Practice Matters in Ergonomics Training

Safety briefings and workplace posters fail to prevent musculoskeletal injuries because passive learning lacks muscle memory; bridging the gap requires hands-on practice with immediate feedback.

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The Efficiency of Safety: Leveraging Motion Economy to Minimize Workplace Injuries

Revisiting Frank and Lillian Gilbreth’s motion study principles reveals that "therblig" micro-movements aren't just tools for industrial speed; they are the key to eliminating soft-tissue strains and cumulative biomechanical debt.

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OS+H Middle East Trade Fair Postponed to 2027

Organizers delay the Dubai workplace safety expo to May 2027 to ensure better planning conditions and stronger market support.

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J.J. Keller Opens Safety Professional of the Year Awards

Applications are open until July 31 for the annual awards recognizing outstanding environmental, health and safety professionals.

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Monro Agrees to Pay $174K for Safety Violations

The automotive service provider will pay penalties and launch an anonymous employee hotline following a federal investigation.

Marathon Romulus LP Terminal employees celebrate the facility’s MVPP STAR certification on June 17, 2026

MIOSHA Honors Marathon Petroleum Facility for Workplace Safety

The state’s safety agency awarded the Romulus terminal its highest certification for exemplary workplace health and safety management.

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Tech Tools Show Promise in Preventing Workplace Injuries

New research funded by the National Safety Council shows how artificial intelligence and augmented reality can reduce ergonomic risks.

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Nevada Honors Reno Construction Firm for Worksite Safety

K.G. Walters Construction is one of only four employers statewide to receive the Safe Partner Award from SCATS.

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Bandsaw Incident Prompts Machine Guarding Safety Reminders

A seafood processing worker suffered a severe hand injury after contacting an improperly adjusted bandsaw blade, highlighting the need for proper guarding.

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Cumulative Physical Strain Defies Traditional Near Miss Safety Tracking

Musculoskeletal disorders develop quietly through repetitive daily tasks, requiring operations managers to monitor subtle worker workarounds rather than sudden acute events.

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ASSP Foundation Honors Duo for Safety Mentorship

Two occupational health and safety leaders have been recognized for their contributions to industry mentorship and development.

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Demographic Shifts and Rising Claim Costs Drive Need for Age Aware Safety Programs

While older employees sustain fewer total injuries, physiological changes and comorbidities cause modern workplace slips, trips and falls to become exponentially more severe.

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