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CIOSH 2026 Showcases Innovation in Occupational Health and Safety

The 110th edition of the international expo marked 60 years of advancing personal protective equipment and industrial safety technology.

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Washington Mandates Written Trenching Safety Plans

The Department of Labor & Industries aims to reduce excavation fatalities by requiring site-specific risk analysis and constant supervision.

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ASSP Honors Leo DeBobes with Standards Medal

The longtime safety professional receives the Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal for his 40-year career developing workplace safety protocols.



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Avetta Joins ASSP Z16 Committee to Advance Safety Metrics

The company will help shape evolving standards focused on leading indicators and data-driven safety performance measurement.

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Maryland Invests $4M to Expand Construction Workforce Training

State initiative aims to train nearly 400 workers for construction and infrastructure jobs through apprenticeships and support services.

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Pipeline Inspector Reinstated After Retaliation Filing

OSHA orders a New Mexico firm to pay over $35,000 in damages after an inspector was fired for reporting safety violations.

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Michigan Program Offers Free Mental Health Training

Wayne State University and the Islamic Center of Detroit launch MIOSHA-funded safety sessions for construction and general industry workers.

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Unsanctioned AI Use Rising Among Global EHS Teams

Research shows safety professionals are increasingly turning to unofficial tools as organizations struggle with data integration and governance.

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House Subcommittee Reviews Pro Codes Act Legislation

Bipartisan bill aims to protect copyright for safety standards incorporated into law while ensuring public access.

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Industry Leaders Support National Go Orange Day

Advocates encourage roadway workers and the public to wear orange to highlight the importance of work zone safety and visibility.

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Public Floods USDA With Comments Against Faster Line Speeds

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union and the public submitted more than 42,000 comments opposing proposed rule changes for meat plants.

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New Leadership Elected to Serve Safety Professionals

Volunteer leaders prepare to guide the society's strategic goals and EHS priorities for the upcoming 2026-27 term beginning in July.

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New Consolidated Poster Streamlines Construction Site Compliance

The polyurethane display organizes required labor law and safety notices into a single weather-resistant format.

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Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to Step Down

The White House announced her departure via social media, with Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling expected to serve as acting secretary.

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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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Arkansas Electrical Inspectors Join NFPA as Affiliate Chapter

The partnership aims to bolster electrical safety and code enforcement through enhanced training and professional resources for state inspectors.

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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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