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California Moves To Ban High-Silica Artificial Stone

State safety board fast-tracks an emergency rule to protect countertop fabrication workers from incurable lung disease.

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NSC Awards $300,000 for Workplace Injury Prevention Technology

A safety organization funds projects using artificial intelligence, wearable sensors and robotics to reduce common worker injuries.

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National COSH Warns of Weakened Mine Safety Oversight

Advocates voice deep concerns over sudden firings and layoffs at the federal agency reviewing mine safety disputes.



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How Unused Vacation Days Increase Workplace Safety Hazards

New research shows deferred recovery and worker burnout act as operational exposure risks that trigger preventable errors and near-misses.

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Gibson Facility Earns Top Tennessee Safety Award

The Nashville facility achieved over 412,000 consecutive hours without a lost-time or restricted-duty workplace injury or illness.

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New Florida Heat Lab Targets Construction Worker Safety

A Jacksonville-based facility will study how extreme heat affects outdoor workforces as federal regulators increase safety inspections.

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NSC Predicts Hundreds of Memorial Day Traffic Fatalities

A national safety organization warns that holiday travelers face an elevated risk of fatal motor vehicle crashes during the upcoming holiday weekend.

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Inside ASSP Safety 2026: AI, Innovation and the Next Era of Workplace Safety

The annual conference and expo, taking place June 15–17 in Anaheim, will bring together EHS professionals for sessions on AI, emerging safety technologies, leadership and operational resilience.

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ASSP Safety 2026 to Highlight Networking, Leadership and Industry Collaboration

The annual safety conference in Anaheim will feature networking events, wellness activities and keynote sessions focused on leadership, resilience and workplace innovation.

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Milwaukee Tool Targets Mental Health in Safety Initiative

The tool manufacturer partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to reach over 100,000 workers during Construction Safety Week.

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ASSP Safety 2026 Expo to Spotlight Emerging Workplace Safety Technologies

The expo floor at ASSP Safety 2026, taking place June 15–17 in Anaheim, will feature hundreds of exhibitors showcasing PPE, AI-powered safety tools and risk management solutions.

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House Panel Explores Private-Sector Approaches to Emerging Workplace Safety Risks

Lawmakers and industry stakeholders discussed AI, automation, workforce training and evolving safety strategies during a House workforce protection hearing.

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ASSP Safety 2026 to Focus on AI and Risk Management and Emerging Workplace Hazards

The annual safety conference, taking place June 15–17 in Anaheim, Calif., will bring together EHS professionals for education sessions, networking and discussions on emerging workplace safety trends.

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New Report Highlights High Construction Fatality Rates

While statewide deaths decreased from a 2023 peak, non-union sites and Latino workers continue to face disproportionate risks on the job.

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Washington L&I Expands Workplace Mental Health Resources

New guidance from Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries encourages employers to address workplace stress, burnout and psychological safety as part of overall worker health.

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NFPA Launches Safety Stand Down Quiz Focused on Responder Health

New safety campaign highlights firefighter fitness, stress management and long-term responder health as critical components of operational safety.

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NSC CEO Outlines Strategy for Emerging Safety Risks

Lorraine Martin urges Congress to prioritize SIF prevention, mental health and roadway technology to reduce workplace fatalities.

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