The 2026 revision expands optional testing for retention, chin straps and multidirectional impacts without replacing current classifications.
Poage has held the Certified Safety Management Practitioner credential since 2017.
The program will cover suicide risk, stigma and support resources for construction workers and their families.
Annual observance recognizes workers who build and maintain infrastructure across the United States.
The former Formula 1 and IndyCar driver told safety professionals that equipment, systems, preparation and individual responsibility can turn risk into “intelligent risk.”
Greater heat and air pollution were associated with poorer long-term health, while greener surroundings were linked to lower risks.
The new online platform allows employers to access safety training, manage worker credentials and track course completion across multiple providers.
The May 26 failure released about 900,000 gallons of hot, caustic white liquor, killing 11 employees.
MSHA recommends highwall examinations, scaling, benches and falling-object protection for mobile equipment.
A 10-step checklist covers inspections, employee input, emergency planning and ongoing program reviews.
Voluntary program evaluates safety practices at mines and quarries across the state.
Cal/OSHA is prompting employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
Five airport cleaning workers died in a tarmac crash, emphasizing the vital role of runway arresting technology and ground safety controls.
Twelve skilled building trades unions have joined the program for curriculum evaluations.
New resources highlight occupational illness trends and provide safety and health committees with practical strategies for identifying and preventing workplace hazards.
Thirty-five state employees helped protect first responders and recovery crews by distributing PPE, fitting safety equipment and monitoring air quality in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks.
Prosecutors allege the company sold OSHA and Site Safety Training cards to individuals who had not completed required construction safety courses.