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Free Screenings Offered to Help Coal Miners Detect Black Lung Early

NIOSH is offering free screenings to help coal miners identify black lung disease early and track respiratory health impacts from coal mine dust exposure.

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NY Construction Peer Network Targets Worker Suicide

A new peer-led support program aims to reduce suicide risk and promote mental wellness among unionized construction workers in New York City.

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Florida Contractor Cited After Fatal HVAC Pipe Explosion

An OSHA investigation into a Bal Harbor Shops worksite fatality resulted in two serious violations and $28,135 in proposed penalties for Hyvac Inc.



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MIOSHA Prioritizes Trench Safety Education

State safety officials launch an outreach campaign to prevent excavation fatalities and provide technical training for Michigan employers.

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OSHA Cites Florida Tank Contractor After Worker Dies in Confined Space Incident

Federal investigators issued 12 serious violations to a petroleum tank services contractor after a worker died from toxic chemical exposure inside a fuel storage tank at a Lake Worth jobsite.

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Lawmakers Urge $367 Million for NIOSH Funding

ISEA backs a bipartisan request to secure federal budget support for workplace safety research and essential respiratory protection programs.

Mine Safety

MSHA Issues Safety Alert on Freeze-Thaw Hazards

The Mine Safety and Health Administration is urging operators to increase inspections and controls during freeze-thaw cycles, citing elevated risks from unstable ground and slick conditions.

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California Launches Women in Construction Apprenticeship Campaign

State labor officials marked Women in Construction Week with a new public awareness campaign and toolkit designed to increase women’s participation in the building trades and expand equitable apprenticeship pathways.

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N.C. Targets Rising Workplace Deaths in New Safety Push

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley directs OSH Division to target top workplace killer with new enforcement and education initiative.

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OSHA Fines US Steel Contractor After Fatal Explosion

Federal investigators proposed $179,000 in penalties following a 2025 blast at the Clairton Coke Works that killed two.

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Puget Sound Asbestos Contractor Fined $200K

Seattle Environmental Services LLC faces willful and serious violations after misleading investigators and allowing employees to remove 3,000 square feet of asbestos without respirators.

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OSHA Cites Construction Labor Services After Two Workers Die in Mobile Manhole Incident

Federal investigators said workers were overcome by sewer gas during sewer line repairs and found the employer lacked confined space entry and rescue programs.

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J.J. Keller’s VR Training Named HDT 2026 Top 20 Product

J.J. Keller’s virtual reality training solution earns Heavy Duty Trucking’s 2026 Top 20 Product award for advancing safety and compliance in trucking.

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MSHA Issues Health Alert on Ammonia Exposure Risks

The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a health alert on ammonia exposure risks in mining, urging stronger ventilation, training and PPE to protect workers.

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OSHA Orders Houston Contractors to Reinstate Workers Fired After Raising Asbestos Concerns

The agency has ordered two Houston contractors to reinstate and compensate workers fired after raising asbestos training, PPE and disposal concerns during post-hurricane repairs.

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New York Task Force to Review Long-Term Exposure Risks for 9/11 Response Workers

New York’s September 11th Worker Protection Task Force will meet Feb. 18 to review long-term health effects linked to hazardous exposures during Ground Zero response efforts and discuss industrial hygiene monitoring and emergency worker protections.

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CDC Registry Hits Major Milestone in Firefighter Cancer Research

The CDC’s National Firefighter Registry for Cancer has surpassed 40,000 enrollees, becoming the largest firefighter cancer cohort in the U.S. and expanding research into occupational exposure risks.

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