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Iowa Offers Manufacturers Up to 80% Reimbursement for Worker Training

The initial round is expected to support training for 631 workers, part of an estimated $4 million in federally funded grants.

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Firefighters Use Utility Cart to Keep Heavy Gear off the Floor

Snohomish Fire crews now set heavy equipment pulled from their trucks on a utility cart rather than the ground.

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Electrical Worker Dies Following Incident at Southern California Facility

Police said Cal/OSHA was briefed and county prosecutors are helping investigate, while the medical examiner handles the death inquiry.



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Washington Investigators Link Mechanic Death to Overloaded Truck Crane

A state investigation identified an overloaded crane, inadequate operator training and a lack of equipment inspections as contributing factors in the fatal lifting incident.

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California Expands Cal/OSHA Investigation and Enforcement Authority

A newly signed law strengthens procedures for investigating serious workplace incidents and expands potential criminal liability for certain safety violations.

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Oregon Extends Deadline for 2027 Workplace Safety Award Nominations

The awards will be presented March 2, 2027, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

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Firefighter Health and Safety Technology Guide Research Collaboration

International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.

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Caltrans Calls for Safety Review After Three Contractor Workers Die in One Work Zone Incident

Six contractor employees have been struck and killed on Caltrans highway projects since Aug. 10.

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Keith Sonderling Takes Ceremonial Oath as 31st US Labor Secretary

He had run the department as acting secretary since April and served as deputy secretary before that.

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Researchers Test Wearable Sweat Sensor at Construction Site

The device sent data for nearly three hours during a normal workday, but researchers say accurate sweat readings need more testing.

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New York Elevator Safety Board Sets October Meeting

The public can attend in Albany or New York City or watch the meeting via livestream.

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Tennessee OSHA Warns of Increased Carbon Monoxide Risks as Temperatures Drop

The agency urges employers to take precautions when using fuel-burning equipment as colder weather increases the potential for workplace carbon monoxide exposure.

A worker wearing a safety vest and hard hat working inside a trench protected by a red trench box, with a yellow ladder extending down into the excavation site.

OSHA Cites Pennsylvania Excavation Contractor After Fatal Trench Collapse

A worker installing a storm sewer was killed when a 12-foot-deep trench collapsed, prompting citations for alleged cave-in, inspection and access hazards.

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Data Center Construction Raises Confined Space Safety Considerations

Electrical and mechanical spaces on rapidly expanding data center projects can present access, ventilation and rescue challenges that require careful hazard evaluation.

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OSHA HazCom Compliance Deadline Approaches for Employers

The revised standard brings new requirements for hazard classifications, labeling and employee training as organizations adjust to OSHA’s updated chemical safety framework.

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Washington Proposal Would Explicitly Require Properly Fitting PPE for Construction Workers

The state will hold virtual hearings Nov. 10 and 16, and written comments are due Nov. 23.

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Nearly 5,000 Fire Prevention Kits Focus on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Fire departments will hand out brochures, posters, magnets and activities at schools, open houses and community events.

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