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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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MSHA Targets Arc Flash Prevention During Safety Month

The agency is increasing awareness of lockout/tagout procedures and electrical standards to protect miners from life-threatening explosions.

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OH&S Announces Winners of Sixth Annual Industrial Hygiene Awards

Occupational Health & Safety has announced the winners of its sixth annual Industrial Hygiene Awards across 33 categories, highlighting innovations advancing worker protection.

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Extreme Weather Initiative Targets Major Gaps in Workplace Readiness

A new national program provides employers with tools and peer networks to protect employees from increasing climate-related health risks.

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Maritime Safety Standards Tighten in Caribbean Territories

New federal enforcement initiative targets high injury rates at ports and shipyards throughout Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Boeing and NSC Expand Veteran Safety Scholarship Program

A $2.3 million commitment will increase annual safety certificate awards for U.S. veterans to 75 through 2029.

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OSHA, MSHA to Honor Fallen Workers at National Workers Memorial Program

Families will gather in Washington, D.C., on April 23 for the Department of Labor’s annual Workers Memorial program, honoring lives lost on the job and reinforcing the commitment to preventing workplace fatalities.

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CompScience Debuts AI Safety Platform for Frontline Workers

New software uses artificial intelligence and National Safety Council modeling to identify workplace hazards through mobile photography.

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Mascaro and OSHA Partner for Heinz History Center Project

The strategic partnership aims to eliminate workplace hazards and train subcontractors during the 92,000-square-foot museum expansion.

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Construction Leaders Prepare for National Safety Stand-Down

Employers are encouraged to pause work this May to focus on fall prevention training and workplace mental health resources.

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Arizona Officials Adopt New Workplace Heat Safety Standards

The Industrial Commission of Arizona approved task force recommendations to bolster employee protections ahead of the summer season.

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