The proposed regulations would adjust inspection and permit fees for boilers, air tanks and other pressure vessels to cover the costs of the state's inspection program.
Exhibitors will show PPE developments ranging from smart fabrics to ergonomic designs, and conferences and workshops will run alongside the exhibits.
Members were spotlighted at AIHA Connect 2026, and the association said their work to protect workers goes on amid changing exposures, rising heat stress and more wildfires.
Inspectors found a ladder too short to safely reach the roof and no records showing workers had been trained on fall hazards.
The device combines gas monitoring with lone worker features and two-way communication, and it gives the company a second straight Firehouse award after its EXO 8 area monitor won in 2025.
Coworkers are often first on the scene, and knowing what to do and what not to do can keep a possible spinal injury from getting worse.
Two employers were cited for alleged ground support and safety violations after a tunnel collapse killed one worker and seriously injured another.
Research identifies significant increases in opioid-related emergency visits among injured workers, particularly in machining, construction and materials handling.
The rulemaking will consider heat hazards in every industry, with a preliminary draft expected before more meetings in 2027.
The agreement, which is not legally binding, covers joint training, technical briefings for federal and state OSHA staff, and resources in multiple languages on spotting and preventing SIF risks.
Warehouse workers and employers will receive free training materials on battery hazards after OSHA reviews and approves the curriculum.
Respondents linked unchecked AI output to incorrect filings, missed deadlines and failed audits, and teams that put sensitive data into personal AI tools reported problems far more often.
AI use in workplace safety is growing, but investment, data quality and organizational challenges remain barriers.
MIOSHA awarded $500,000 to 129 employers last fiscal year, with construction firms making up the largest share of recipients.
The companies face $648,094 in proposed fines, and three were cited for willful violations, meaning OSHA believes they knowingly ignored excavation safety rules.
The initial round is expected to support training for 631 workers, part of an estimated $4 million in federally funded grants.
Snohomish Fire crews now set heavy equipment pulled from their trucks on a utility cart rather than the ground.