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OSHA Cites Alabama Home Builder After Trench Collapse

The agency found multiple safety violations, including an unprotected trench, following a worker’s death in December 2025.

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MSHA Targets Arc Flash Prevention During Safety Month

The agency is increasing awareness of lockout/tagout procedures and electrical standards to protect miners from life-threatening explosions.

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OH&S Announces Winners of Sixth Annual Industrial Hygiene Awards

Occupational Health & Safety has announced the winners of its sixth annual Industrial Hygiene Awards across 33 categories, highlighting innovations advancing worker protection.



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Extreme Weather Initiative Targets Major Gaps in Workplace Readiness

A new national program provides employers with tools and peer networks to protect employees from increasing climate-related health risks.

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Maritime Safety Standards Tighten in Caribbean Territories

New federal enforcement initiative targets high injury rates at ports and shipyards throughout Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Boeing and NSC Expand Veteran Safety Scholarship Program

A $2.3 million commitment will increase annual safety certificate awards for U.S. veterans to 75 through 2029.

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OSHA, MSHA to Honor Fallen Workers at National Workers Memorial Program

Families will gather in Washington, D.C., on April 23 for the Department of Labor’s annual Workers Memorial program, honoring lives lost on the job and reinforcing the commitment to preventing workplace fatalities.

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CompScience Debuts AI Safety Platform for Frontline Workers

New software uses artificial intelligence and National Safety Council modeling to identify workplace hazards through mobile photography.

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Mascaro and OSHA Partner for Heinz History Center Project

The strategic partnership aims to eliminate workplace hazards and train subcontractors during the 92,000-square-foot museum expansion.

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Construction Leaders Prepare for National Safety Stand-Down

Employers are encouraged to pause work this May to focus on fall prevention training and workplace mental health resources.

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Arizona Officials Adopt New Workplace Heat Safety Standards

The Industrial Commission of Arizona approved task force recommendations to bolster employee protections ahead of the summer season.

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Labor Department Refines Inspection Strategy for Heat Hazards

The agency updated its National Emphasis Program to better target high-risk industries using recent data on workplace heat illness.

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ALI Urges Continued Vigilance Following National Ladder Safety Month

The American Ladder Institute emphasizes that proper equipment inspection and climbing techniques remain vital throughout the entire year.

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New Impact Tracking System Aims to Improve Roadway Safety

Connected sensors provide real-time collision alerts and asset data to help agencies reduce secondary crashes and streamline maintenance.

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Wyoming to Host OSHA Safety Roadshow in Cheyenne

State safety officials will provide free training on new oil and gas regulations and hazard prevention strategies during a two-day workshop.

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Young Workers Facing High Asbestos Exposure Risks

New data reveals a lack of safety awareness and low employer trust among employees entering the trades.

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Federal Heat Safety Protections Expire as Temperatures Rise

Advocates warn that the lapse of a national oversight initiative leaves millions of employees without guaranteed protections during extreme weather.

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