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Construction Worker in Mental Crisis

Minnesota Awards Grants to Support Mental Health in Construction

Two organizations will expand outreach, resources, and worksite strategies to promote mental well-being and prevent suicide among construction workers through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s grant program.

Fall Protection PPE

Annual Fall Protection Inspections: What Building Owners Need to Know

Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers.

Roofer Wearing Fall PPE

Washington Fines Roofing Companies $1.4 Million for Fall Protection Violations

Washington’s Labor & Industries department fined roofing companies more than $1.4 million for repeat fall protection violations, citing ongoing risks from falls at height.



Skilled Trades Workers

Skilled Trades Turn to AI Amid Labor Shortages

The 2026 State of the Skilled Trades report from NFPA finds workers expect more AI on the job but want stronger training and protections as labor shortages persist.

Behavior Based Safety

The Human Factor in 2026: Why Most Safety Incidents Still Start With Behavior

Even with better technology and regulations, human behavior remains the leading cause of workplace incidents. Here’s what safety leaders need to understand—and fix—in 2026.

NIOSH

NSC Says NIOSH Staffing Reinstatement Is Encouraging but Incomplete

HHS has reinstated hundreds of NIOSH employees after widespread concern that staffing cuts threatened critical occupational safety and health research.

Construction Workers

Connecticut Joins Multistate Alliance to Strengthen Worker Protection Enforcement

The Connecticut Department of Labor has joined a six-state enforcement alliance to share data, target repeat violators, and strengthen worker protections across state lines.

SDS Paperwork

SDS & HazCom for Real-World Safety

Many organizations meet OSHA’s Hazard Communication requirements on paper, but gaps in understanding and application continue to undermine chemical safety in real-world work environments.

Tunnel Construction

OSHA Partners with Methuen Obayashi JV on Manchester Tunnel Project Safety

The strategic partnership aims to reduce construction hazards through improved safety systems, training, and leadership engagement during work on the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project.

Workplace Injury

ASSP Pushes "Powered Action" to Prevent Serious Workplace Injuries

The American Society of Safety Professionals is advancing a new approach focused on neutralizing high-risk hazards at the point of work, targeting serious injuries and fatalities through action-driven safety strategies and standards.

Jim Pauley CEO NFPA

NFPA Unveils NFPA LiNK® 3.0 Advancing Digital Transformation in Fire and Life Safety

The latest update to NFPA LiNK introduces AI-powered tools and workflow enhancements designed to help safety professionals apply codes and standards faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence.

Construction Safety

How Storytelling and AI Can Strengthen Safety Culture

Stories about near misses, lessons learned, and everyday work can bridge the gap between written safety rules and real-world behavior—when used thoughtfully and supported by leadership and technology.

PPE

Oregon OSHA Releases New Worker Safety and Rights Guide

A free, multilingual publication aims to help Oregon workers recognize workplace hazards, understand employer responsibilities, and take action to protect their safety and health.

Facility Worker Training

Rethinking OEHS Training: Moving Beyond Compliance to Reduce Risk

Research shows that compliance-focused safety training alone rarely delivers lasting risk reduction, prompting calls for competency-based, risk-informed learning models.

OSHA

OSHA Orders Reinstatement After Retaliation Over Safety Concerns

Federal investigators found a Texas trucking company violated whistleblower protections by firing a driver who raised vehicle safety issues.

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Friday New Products Roundup, January 9th

This week’s Friday Roundup highlights new emergency response equipment, maintenance solutions that extend system performance, digital tools to simplify regulatory compliance, cold-weather PPE innovations, and industry efforts to improve fit and inclusion for women in the skilled trades.

Costs of Safety

When Safety Becomes Optional, Risk Becomes Inevitable

Reducing safety investment may deliver short-term savings, but U.S. data shows it often leads to higher financial, legal, and operational costs over time.

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