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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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Firefighter Health and Safety Technology Guide Research Collaboration

International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.

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Caltrans Calls for Safety Review After Three Contractor Workers Die in One Work Zone Incident

Six contractor employees have been struck and killed on Caltrans highway projects since Aug. 10.



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Keith Sonderling Takes Ceremonial Oath as 31st US Labor Secretary

He had run the department as acting secretary since April and served as deputy secretary before that.

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Researchers Test Wearable Sweat Sensor at Construction Site

The device sent data for nearly three hours during a normal workday, but researchers say accurate sweat readings need more testing.

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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.

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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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OSHA Cites Pennsylvania Excavation Contractor After Fatal Trench Collapse

A worker installing a storm sewer was killed when a 12-foot-deep trench collapsed, prompting citations for alleged cave-in, inspection and access hazards.

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Data Center Construction Raises Confined Space Safety Considerations

Electrical and mechanical spaces on rapidly expanding data center projects can present access, ventilation and rescue challenges that require careful hazard evaluation.

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OSHA HazCom Compliance Deadline Approaches for Employers

The revised standard brings new requirements for hazard classifications, labeling and employee training as organizations adjust to OSHA’s updated chemical safety framework.

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Washington Proposal Would Explicitly Require Properly Fitting PPE for Construction Workers

The state will hold virtual hearings Nov. 10 and 16, and written comments are due Nov. 23.

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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.

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ASSP Meeting Targets Hazardous Energy Risks

Safety professionals will examine hazard identification and control measures to help prevent serious workplace injuries and deaths.

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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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PIP and Gore Collaborate on Protective Workwear

A new clothing collection is designed to address thermal, electrical and chemical hazards within one garment system.

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Michigan Offers Matching Grants for Workplace Safety Equipment

MIOSHA funding provides up to $5000 for eligible employers with no more than 250 employees companywide.

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Charter Renewed for Committee Advising on Federal Workplace Safety Law

The renewed charter runs two years from its filing date, but the committee itself has no set end date.

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