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Texas Firms Face Fines After Fatal Crawl Space Accident

OSHA proposes over $299,000 in penalties for a construction contractor and staffing agency following a fatal mini-excavator incident.

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ASSP Opens Call for Presenters for Safety 2027 Conference + Expo

Safety professionals have until Sept. 8 to submit proposals for educational sessions at the industry conference, scheduled for June 2027 in New Orleans.

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Industrial Hygiene Foundation Hits Scholarship Fundraising Goal

The American Industrial Hygiene Foundation successfully raised $10,000 for student scholarships while opening applications for the next cycle.



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Cal/OSHA Warns Employers to Address Southern California Heat

Workplace safety regulators urge companies to provide water and rest breaks as temperatures climb toward 100 degrees.

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Buffalo Construction Partners With Highwire to Manage Risk

The nationwide commercial builder will use Highwire's centralized software platform to track subcontractor safety, capacity and financial health.

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EcoOnline Launches Connected Intelligence Platform for Workplace Safety

The new EcoOne experience uses artificial intelligence to centralize safety and sustainability data into a single real-time dashboard.

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Labor Department Announces Mine Safety and Health Training Grants

The funding honors 25 fallen miners by backing emergency response education programs across the nation.

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New Hazmat Transportation Study Reveals Key Operational Risks

A collaborative benchmarking study by J. J. Keller and COSTHA highlights persistent training challenges, preventable errors and technology trends.

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Monique Parker Named New ASSP President

The veteran safety executive will lead the organization for a one-year term with a major focus on workforce development.

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Beyond Compliance: Inside VPPPA Safety+ 2026

Aug. 30–Sept. 2 in Nashville, Tenn., VPPPA Safety+ will bring together safety professionals for four days of leadership, education and hands-on learning focused on strengthening workplace safety.

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VPPPA Safety+ Blends OSHA Training with Hands-On Learning and Networking

From OSHA 10-Hour training to Innovation Stations, live demonstrations and VPP site tours, this year's symposium emphasizes learning through experience.

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Ryan Campbell to Deliver Resilience-Focused Keynote at VPPPA Safety+ Symposium

The record-setting aviator will share lessons on resilience, mental health and overcoming complacency during the opening keynote at VPPPA's annual safety conference.

VPPPA CEO Panel

Fortune 500 CEOs to Share Safety Leadership Strategies at VPPPA Safety+

An executive panel featuring leaders from MITER Brands, AECOM and The Kwest Group will explore how voluntary protection programs help strengthen safety culture and organizational performance.

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VPPPA Safety+ Symposium Returns to Nashville with Focus on Safety Excellence

The annual conference, taking place Aug. 30–Sept. 2 in Nashville, Tenn., will bring together safety and health professionals for four days of education, networking and practical strategies designed to strengthen workplace safety programs.

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Michigan Updates Concrete Construction Workplace Safety Rules

New MIOSHA standard adds stricter inspection and worker training mandates with enforcement delayed until September.

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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Kentucky Officials Urge Employers to Protect Workers From Heat

As summer temperatures rise, KYSAFE reminds commonwealth employers of their legal obligation to prevent heat-related workplace illnesses.

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