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Contractor Dies Following 18 Foot Fall at Surface Hoist Facility

A miner died from injuries sustained after falling through an unguarded opening on the fifth floor of a surface hoist structure.

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Coal Miner Dies After Being Pinned by Machinery

Safety officials urge strict proximity controls and proper training after a fatal underground mining accident.

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N.C. Labor Department Host Artemis II Astronaut Christina Koch

NASA astronaut Christina Koch will visit Raleigh to highlight workplace safety and skilled trades driving lunar exploration.



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Guidance Issued for Worker Safety During Smoke and Extreme Heat

Washington safety officials outline steps for handling heat illness and providing clean air locations during severe wildfire smoke.

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Nevada Heavy Equipment Attraction Renews Top Safety Designation

Dig This Las Vegas earns SHARP renewal from state officials for maintaining exemplary workplace safety standards and low injury rates.

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Louisiana Director Named Outstanding Safety Professional of the Year

Columbia Southern University honors construction industry veteran Danny Simpson for three decades of leadership in workplace safety.

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Innovation and Collaboration Drive the NSC Safety Congress & Expo

From emerging technologies to peer-to-peer learning, attendees are discovering practical ideas they can take home to strengthen workplace safety.

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Making Connections at NSC Safety Congress & Expo

From the Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge to networking events and the Safety Technology Pavilion, attendees will find opportunities to exchange ideas and explore emerging safety solutions.

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Beyond the Expo Floor: Sessions That Deliver Practical Safety Takeaways

The educational program at the NSC Safety Congress & Expo features OSHA updates, AI, leadership and human performance sessions designed to help safety professionals strengthen their programs.

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NSC Safety Congress Keynotes Spotlight Today’s Safety Challenges

OSHA leader David Keeling and safety advocate Aron Yellott bring regulatory insight and personal perspective to this year's keynote program.

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New Safety Report Highlights Operational Barriers to Preventing Fatal Workplace Hazards

Experts find regulatory compliance alone fails to stop falls and machinery accidents, urging simple point-of-task guidance.

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Messe Düsseldorf to Feature Global Safety Events at NSC Expo

Trade fair organizer Messe Düsseldorf will highlight its worldwide occupational safety events at the upcoming NSC Safety Congress and Expo.

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National COSH Launches Workplace Heat Action Week

The Fired Up! National Week of Heat Action includes events in nine states calling for stronger protections against workplace heat hazards.

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National Safety Council Awards Veteran Scholarships Supported by Boeing

A total of 75 veterans received scholarships for the Advanced Safety Certificate program to advance careers in occupational safety.

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Washington State Construction Safety Committee Prepares for September Meeting

Washington regulators seek construction safety agenda ideas ahead of the hybrid Construction Advisory Committee meeting on Sept 29.

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OSHA Renews Warehouse Safety Emphasis Program and Expands Inspection Guidance

Five-year extension continues comprehensive inspections targeting common hazards in warehouses and distribution centers while clarifying when inspections may be expanded.

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MSHA Issues Alerts Following Two Fatal Mining Incidents in July

The agency issued separate fatality alerts highlighting hazards involving powered haulage equipment and falling material while investigations continue.

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