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Frontline Launches Visual Tool for Incident Reporting

ClickMap allows workers to identify injury and hazard locations on diagrams, facility layouts and equipment photos.

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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.



Official portrait of Keith Sonderling, U.S. Secretary of Labor, in a suit and blue tie in front of the U.S. Department of Labor seal and American flag.

Senate Confirms Keith Sonderling as U.S. Secretary of Labor

Sonderling will lead the Department of Labor, which oversees federal workplace safety and health enforcement through OSHA.

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Miners Seek Stronger Black Lung Protections

Health professionals and mining families raised concerns about dust exposure and access to disability benefits.

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OSHA Awards $10.2 Million for Workplace Safety Training

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

Warehouse worker experiences back pain while lifting a heavy box.

Workplace Ergonomics Campaign Targets Sprains and Strains

October outreach offers employers training and planning resources to address hazards associated with moving loads.

Researchers in hazmat suits, masks, and orange gloves collecting water samples on a rocky shoreline.

California Moves toward Pollution Protections for Outdoor Workers near Border Rivers

SB 1046 requires Cal/OSHA to propose safety standards for lifeguards, park rangers and other high-risk employees by 2030.

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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.

A security guard in a blue uniform uses a handheld metal detector wand to screen visitors entering a hospital checkpoint.

Cal/OSHA Draft Would Require Weapons Screening at California Hospitals

The proposal also calls for written policies, trained screening personnel and procedures for detected weapons.

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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.

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NFPA Takes Fire Prevention Week Safety Message to NASCAR

The National Fire Protection Association is partnering with NASCAR driver Joey Gase to promote lithium-ion battery safety during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.

A row of orange traffic cones blocks off a lane on an asphalt road during construction, with a large yellow steamroller parked in the background and palm trees lining the street.

Five North Carolina Employers Honored for Roadway Safety Programs

Federal data show transportation incidents were the leading cause of North Carolina's workplace deaths in 2024, accounting for 39% of fatalities.

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.

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Three Safety Professionals Receive Annual Awards

J. J. Keller recognized safety leaders from a plastics equipment manufacturer, a demolition company and a logistics business.

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.

**Alt text:**  Two refinery workers in hard hats and high-vis gear look at a plant facility. One holds a tablet, and the other waves towards the complex.

California Board Rejects Changes to Refinery Worker Safety Rules

Existing requirements for worker involvement and reviews of refinery hazards will remain in place.

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