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OSHA Promotes 2026 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

The May 4–8 event urges construction employers and workers to pause operations and focus on fall prevention through training, hazard awareness, and jobsite safety activities.

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NSC Urges Participation in National Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

The National Safety Council is urging employers and workers to take part in the May 4–8 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, with an emphasis on education and risk awareness in the construction industry.

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Oregon Students to Be Honored for Workplace Safety Media

Oregon high schoolers will receive awards during a May 5 livestream for creating ads that promote heat-illness prevention.



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Laborer Dies After Falling Through Weak Guardrail

Structural failures in a temporary balcony railing led to a fatal 14-foot fall during a loading operation at a Washington construction site.

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Identifying Fall Hazards Key to Stand Down Day One

Construction crews are encouraged to use site-specific checklists and worker feedback to refresh accident prevention programs.

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viAct Named Leader in Video Analytics Safety Report

New research from Verdantix highlights a growing shift toward integrated AI systems to manage complex workplace safety risks.

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Wyatt Bradbury Named ASSP Safety Professional of the Year

The American Society of Safety Professionals honors the industry leader for his contributions to proactive safety standards and data-driven solutions.

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ContourGlobal Reaches Safety Milestone Across Global Energy Projects

The independent power producer managed five million working hours with high safety performance during a period of rapid renewable energy expansion.

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ACC Names 2026 Safety and Sustainability Award Winners

The American Chemistry Council recognizes industry leaders for excellence in environmental stewardship and workplace safety.

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BCSP Names 2026 Lifetime Achievement and Excellence Recipients

The Board of Certified Safety Professionals has selected Leo J. DeBobes and Dr. Georgi Popov for its highest annual honors.

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Labor Department Announces Virtual Workforce Compliance Forum

Federal agencies will provide guidance on safety standards and wage laws during a two-day online event for employers and workers.

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NFPA Names Ross Ashley as Next President and CEO

Ross Ashley will take the helm at NFPA this summer, bringing decades of experience in emergency management, public safety, and federal leadership as the organization continues its focus on growth and innovation.

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NSC Report: Rapid AI Adoption in EHS Requires Guardrails

A new report highlights growing use of AI in safety functions while warning that governance, data quality and workforce readiness must keep pace.

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Florida Roofer Faces Penalties Following Fatal Fall

Federal investigators proposed more than $170,000 in fines after a worker died and another was injured at a Fort Lauderdale job site.

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Oregon Honors Workers Killed on the Job

Annual ceremony in Salem remembers employees lost to workplace injuries and illnesses while calling for renewed safety commitments.

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Michigan Targets Young Worker Safety with New Rights and Hazard Awareness Initiative

New program from LEO and MIOSHA focuses on hazard recognition, workplace rights and injury prevention for young workers entering high-risk industries.

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National COSH Names Annual Dirty Dozen Employers

Advocates and laborers highlight rising workplace fatalities and declining federal enforcement in the 2026 report.

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