The U.S. has approximately 17,000 abandoned underground mines and 56,000 abandoned surface mines.
Employers and safety professionals across the nation will pause work on Sept 14 to raise awareness for mental health in construction.
Federal officials urge stricter lock-out procedures and fall protection after a miner was engulfed in hopper material.
About 150 underground roof or back fall accidents were reported in the first seven months of 2026, including one fatality.
The May 19 accident also injured two contractors and prompted the agency to issue roof and rib safety recommendations.
VizCon will display safety apparel and traffic-control products for work zones, pedestrian areas and other controlled environments.
An automotive supplier saved $700,000 and slashed landfill waste by partnering with Libra Industries to wash and reuse protective equipment.
Two new agency partnerships will add nearly 30 safety advisers to support distributors and end users nationwide.
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.
Employers face updated recommendations for protecting outdoor staff in remote areas from hazardous particulate exposure during wildfire season.
Steve Murray will lead product strategy and daily operations as chief operating officer for compliance leader J. J. Keller.
At VPPPA Safety+, Aron Yellott explored how trust, worker involvement and frontline leadership can strengthen safety.
State agency directs nearly $35 million to local groups educating vulnerable workers on safety, heat rules and labor rights.
Ryan Campbell explored how mental health and well-being can influence resilience, performance and safety at work.
Extreme heat warnings across Southern California are prompting renewed employer requirements for heat-illness prevention.
General Shale Brick faces $496,528 in proposed penalties after OSHA cited its Pennsylvania plant for silica-related violations.
Federal safety officials release educational tools to help employers select, verify and properly fit protective respiratory gear.