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VPPPA Nashville

Beyond Compliance: Inside VPPPA Safety+ 2026

Aug. 30–Sept. 2 in Nashville, Tenn., VPPPA Safety+ will bring together safety professionals for four days of leadership, education and hands-on learning focused on strengthening workplace safety.

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VPPPA Safety+ Blends OSHA Training with Hands-On Learning and Networking

From OSHA 10-Hour training to Innovation Stations, live demonstrations and VPP site tours, this year's symposium emphasizes learning through experience.

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Ryan Campbell to Deliver Resilience-Focused Keynote at VPPPA Safety+ Symposium

The record-setting aviator will share lessons on resilience, mental health and overcoming complacency during the opening keynote at VPPPA's annual safety conference.



VPPPA CEO Panel

Fortune 500 CEOs to Share Safety Leadership Strategies at VPPPA Safety+

An executive panel featuring leaders from MITER Brands, AECOM and The Kwest Group will explore how voluntary protection programs help strengthen safety culture and organizational performance.

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VPPPA Safety+ Symposium Returns to Nashville with Focus on Safety Excellence

The annual conference, taking place Aug. 30–Sept. 2 in Nashville, Tenn., will bring together safety and health professionals for four days of education, networking and practical strategies designed to strengthen workplace safety programs.

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Michigan Updates Concrete Construction Workplace Safety Rules

New MIOSHA standard adds stricter inspection and worker training mandates with enforcement delayed until September.

Marathon Romulus LP Terminal employees celebrate the facility’s MVPP STAR certification on June 17, 2026

MIOSHA Honors Marathon Petroleum Facility for Workplace Safety

The state’s safety agency awarded the Romulus terminal its highest certification for exemplary workplace health and safety management.

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Kentucky Officials Urge Employers to Protect Workers From Heat

As summer temperatures rise, KYSAFE reminds commonwealth employers of their legal obligation to prevent heat-related workplace illnesses.

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Texas Chemical Spill Cleanup Sparks Millions In Federal Fines

Three employers face over $3.5 million in proposed penalties after sending workers into a Houston-area sulfuric acid spill without proper protection.

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Vector Solutions Puts Responsible AI and Gamified Training at the Forefront of Workplace Safety

The company is combining human-reviewed AI tools with interactive, gamified learning to improve safety training, incident management and workforce engagement.

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Tech Tools Show Promise in Preventing Workplace Injuries

New research funded by the National Safety Council shows how artificial intelligence and augmented reality can reduce ergonomic risks.

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Federal Heat Safety Enforcement Program Extended Through 2031

The agency extended its Heat National Emphasis Program, providing inspectors and employers with clearer compliance safety checklists.

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North Carolina Labor Department Names Sara Grace Todd Deputy Communications Director

Former journalist and policy communications professional joins agency to support outreach, messaging and worker safety initiatives across the state.

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Veriforce and Highwire Bring AI to Frontline Safety Inspections

The companies are leveraging AI to simplify inspections and strengthen safety performance.

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OSHA Offers Free Virtual Safety Training for Federal Agencies

A three-day online seminar series hosted by the OSHA Training Institute will focus on hazard controls and inspection processes.

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NSC Marks Five Years of Combating Ergonomic Injuries

Nearly 300 organizations join global initiative to reduce musculoskeletal disorders, which cost U.S. businesses $19 billion annually.

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Honeywell Expands Fire and Life Safety Technology Portfolio

The building automation company introduced integrated smoke control capabilities and cloud-connected platforms to streamline building emergency response.

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