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When Safety Follows You Home: Extending Workplace Safety into Everyday Life

Encouraging employees to apply workplace safety habits at home protects their families, reduces off-the-job injuries, and strengthens the overall safety culture.

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MIOSHA’s ‘Take a Stand’ Marks 20 Years of Collaborative Workplace Safety

Nearly 200 Michigan employers partnered with MIOSHA for penalty-free consultations during the 20th anniversary of the Take a Stand initiative, reinforcing a shared commitment to safer workplaces.

Friday New Products Round Up for August 15, 2025

Smarter tools—from IAQ monitors to cold-weather PPE—are shaping a safer workforce, with new solutions from TSI, Saf-T-Gard, Bunzl, Brass Knuckle®, and RefrigiWear®.



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ASSP Seeks Presenters for Safety 2026 Conference in Anaheim

The American Society of Safety Professionals is inviting safety and health experts to submit proposals by Sept. 10 to speak at its June 15–17, 2026, event.

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OSHA Renews Alliance to Expand Safety Training for Pennsylvania High School Students

A renewed five-year agreement will deliver construction, health care, and PPE safety education to Upper Bucks County Technical School students entering the workforce.

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ASSP Safety 2025 Draws Nearly 10,000, Breaks Expo Record in Orlando

The American Society of Safety Professionals’ flagship event welcomed thousands of safety and health leaders, showcased its largest-ever expo and set the stage for Safety 2026 in Anaheim.

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VPPPA Launches “Journey Toward Safety Excellence” Program to Support Workplace Safety Goals

The new step-by-step initiative offers free tools, mentoring, and tailored guidance to help companies improve safety and health performance in alignment with OSHA’s updated Pathways program.

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Deep Dive Breakout Sessions Rounded Out Safety+ 2025

Safety+ 2025 closed with sessions on confined space hazards and strategies for stronger safety communication.

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Donaldson Launches Contura Pulse Controller to Enhance Dust Collector Performance

Donaldson’s Contura Pulse Controller gives real-time dust collector data to boost uptime, streamline maintenance, and support compliance.

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NSC Announces Finalists for 2025 Green Cross for Safety Awards

The National Safety Council has announced finalists for its prestigious Green Cross for Safety® awards, honoring individuals and organizations for exceptional safety leadership. Winners will be celebrated Sept. 15 in Denver.

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California Ranch Foods Fined in Fatal Nitrogen Leak Case

The company will pay millions in penalties and invest in safety upgrades after two workers died in a 2020 nitrogen gas release, following a Cal/OSHA criminal referral.

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U.S. Department of Labor Announces $10.5M in Grants to Strengthen Mine Safety Training

MSHA’s FY 2025 State Grants Program will fund training for miners nationwide, prioritizing small operations, critical mineral projects, and statutory rights education.

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Mike Massimino to Deliver Closing Keynote at VPPPA Safety+ Symposium 2025

Former NASA astronaut, professor, and author Mike Massimino will share insights on leadership, resilience, and teamwork during the 41st annual Safety+ Symposium's closing session.

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Washington Solar Installer Cited Again for Fall Hazards, Faces Over $250K in New Fines

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has fined Purelight Power LLC more than $250,000 for repeated violations of fall protection rules after inspectors found rooftop workers unprotected at dangerous heights.

Nevada OSHA Updates Inspection Criteria with New Site-Specific Targeting Directive

Using updated injury data, Nevada OSHA adopts a federal directive to guide targeted workplace inspections, while retaining state-specific protocols.

NSC and Safety On The Edge Partner to Launch Global Safety Leadership Event in 2026

For the first time, the NSC Safety Summit and Safety On The Edge Global Forum will unite under one roof in May 2026, offering safety leaders a transformative experience in Baltimore.

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Bullard Debuts Type II + Safety Helmet with Smart Brim Tech and Ergonomic Fit

With its modular FlexBrim™, all-day comfort features, and full ANSI/ISEA Type II compliance, Bullard’s latest helmet sets a new benchmark in adaptive head protection.

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