The initial round is expected to support training for 631 workers, part of an estimated $4 million in federally funded grants.
Snohomish Fire crews now set heavy equipment pulled from their trucks on a utility cart rather than the ground.
Police said Cal/OSHA was briefed and county prosecutors are helping investigate, while the medical examiner handles the death inquiry.
A state investigation identified an overloaded crane, inadequate operator training and a lack of equipment inspections as contributing factors in the fatal lifting incident.
A newly signed law strengthens procedures for investigating serious workplace incidents and expands potential criminal liability for certain safety violations.
The awards will be presented March 2, 2027, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.
Six contractor employees have been struck and killed on Caltrans highway projects since Aug. 10.
He had run the department as acting secretary since April and served as deputy secretary before that.
The device sent data for nearly three hours during a normal workday, but researchers say accurate sweat readings need more testing.
The public can attend in Albany or New York City or watch the meeting via livestream.
The agency urges employers to take precautions when using fuel-burning equipment as colder weather increases the potential for workplace carbon monoxide exposure.
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.
Electrical and mechanical spaces on rapidly expanding data center projects can present access, ventilation and rescue challenges that require careful hazard evaluation.
The revised standard brings new requirements for hazard classifications, labeling and employee training as organizations adjust to OSHA’s updated chemical safety framework.
The state will hold virtual hearings Nov. 10 and 16, and written comments are due Nov. 23.
Fire departments will hand out brochures, posters, magnets and activities at schools, open houses and community events.