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Construction Industry Prepares for National Suicide Prevention Stand Down

Employers and safety professionals across the nation will pause work on Sept 14 to raise awareness for mental health in construction.

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Miner Fatality Sparks MSHA Alert Over Machinery Maintenance Safety

Federal officials urge stricter lock-out procedures and fall protection after a miner was engulfed in hopper material.

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MSHA Warns of Seasonal Ground Fall Hazards

About 150 underground roof or back fall accidents were reported in the first seven months of 2026, including one fatality.



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MSHA Details Rib Fall That Killed Assistant Shift Foreman

The May 19 accident also injured two contractors and prompted the agency to issue roof and rib safety recommendations.

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VizCon Showcases Safety Solutions at NSC Expo

VizCon will display safety apparel and traffic-control products for work zones, pedestrian areas and other controlled environments.

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Michigan Manufacturer Cuts PPE Costs With Reusable Gear Program

An automotive supplier saved $700,000 and slashed landfill waste by partnering with Libra Industries to wash and reuse protective equipment.

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SureWerx Adds Field Advisers To Expand U.S. Safety Support

Two new agency partnerships will add nearly 30 safety advisers to support distributors and end users nationwide.

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Southern Oregon Conference Offers Workplace Safety Training

The event, a joint effort between Oregon OSHA and ASSP's Southern Oregon Chapter, will cover fall protection, heat-illness prevention and safety leadership topics.

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New Guidelines Detail Protection Measures for Remote Workers Facing Wildfire Smoke

Employers face updated recommendations for protecting outdoor staff in remote areas from hazardous particulate exposure during wildfire season.

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J. J. Keller Promotes Steve Murray to Chief Operating Officer

Steve Murray will lead product strategy and daily operations as chief operating officer for compliance leader J. J. Keller.

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Safety Culture Starts With Trust, Not Compliance

At VPPPA Safety+, Aron Yellott explored how trust, worker involvement and frontline leadership can strengthen safety.

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California Funds Millions for Workplace Rights and Safety Outreach

State agency directs nearly $35 million to local groups educating vulnerable workers on safety, heat rules and labor rights.

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Burnout, Mental Health and Resilience Take Center Stage at VPPPA Safety+

Ryan Campbell explored how mental health and well-being can influence resilience, performance and safety at work.

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Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers Of Heat Rules Amid SoCal Warnings

Extreme heat warnings across Southern California are prompting renewed employer requirements for heat-illness prevention.

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OSHA Cites Pennsylvania Brick Manufacturer for Silica Hazards

General Shale Brick faces $496,528 in proposed penalties after OSHA cited its Pennsylvania plant for silica-related violations.

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NIOSH Launches Awareness Campaign to Advance Workplace Respirator Safety

Federal safety officials release educational tools to help employers select, verify and properly fit protective respiratory gear.

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Washington Begins Enforcing Certification Rules for Fireproof Applicators

State regulators are now actively checking contractor compliance for fire-resistant material applicators across qualified construction projects.

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