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A security guard in a blue uniform uses a handheld metal detector wand to screen visitors entering a hospital checkpoint.

Cal/OSHA Draft Would Require Weapons Screening at California Hospitals

The proposal also calls for written policies, trained screening personnel and procedures for detected weapons.

A Naloxone nasal spray device standing in front of a black and red emergency response kit.

NSC Urges Congress to Pass Workplace Overdose Bill After OSHA Issues Guidance

The WORK to Save Lives Act would direct OSHA to issue employer guidance and set overdose-response requirements for federal agencies.

No. 55 race car with fire prevention graphics crosses a checkered finish line.

NFPA Takes Fire Prevention Week Safety Message to NASCAR

The National Fire Protection Association is partnering with NASCAR driver Joey Gase to promote lithium-ion battery safety during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.

A row of orange traffic cones blocks off a lane on an asphalt road during construction, with a large yellow steamroller parked in the background and palm trees lining the street.

Five North Carolina Employers Honored for Roadway Safety Programs

Federal data show transportation incidents were the leading cause of North Carolina's workplace deaths in 2024, accounting for 39% of fatalities.

An electrician wearing a red hard hat and safety vest uses a flashlight and tablet to inspect an open electrical panel box.

Southeast Florida Electrical Inspectors Association Joins NFPA Affiliate Network

The new chapter will support regional coordination on electrical code enforcement, education and training.

Carla Andrews, Crystal Donaldson and Kathi Porter

Three Safety Professionals Receive Annual Awards

J. J. Keller recognized safety leaders from a plastics equipment manufacturer, a demolition company and a logistics business.

A woman in a safety vest stretches her arms overhead while sitting at a desk in a workshop with tools and a computer monitor.

New Worker Guide Explains How to Address Ergonomic Risks

The 50-page resource uses workplace stories and practical tips to help employees apply ergonomics without technical jargon.

**Alt text:** Two refinery workers in hard hats and high-vis gear look at a plant facility. One holds a tablet, and the other waves towards the complex.

California Board Rejects Changes to Refinery Worker Safety Rules

Existing requirements for worker involvement and reviews of refinery hazards will remain in place.

Construction worker in a high-visibility vest wipes his forehead while holding a water bottle at a job site.

NATE Receives Grant for Telecom Heat Safety Training

A $95,000 OSHA grant will fund a curriculum on recognizing and responding to heat illness in communications infrastructure work.

Oregon OSHA Highlights Free Worker Safety Resources

Guides, online training and multilingual materials explain workplace hazards, worker rights and how to report concerns.

**Alt text:** A female paramedic in a high-visibility orange uniform sits inside the back of an ambulance, looking down with a somber expression. In the blurred background, another paramedic rests seated in the vehicle.

Columbia Southern Adds Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Public Safety Workers

The new concentrations and certificates address stress, resilience and organizational support in high-risk public safety professions.

A worker wearing a protective face shield uses a wet-cutting saw with a continuous water spray to cut stone or tile, suppressing silica dust.

Cal/OSHA Moves Toward Emergency Silica Restrictions for Engineered Stone

A proposed emergency regulation would prohibit fabrication of engineered stone containing more than 1% crystalline silica as California seeks to address silicosis among countertop workers.

A pharmacist in a lab coat speaks with a worker wearing a hard hat and safety vest.

APM Group Agrees to Acquire Medcor Following WorkCare Purchase

The combined occupational health operation would include more than 2,000 employees across 450 sites in the United States and Canada.

Two workers walk through a warehouse lined with tall shelving, stacked pallets and boxes.

SupplyFORCE Joins AD Following Acquisition

More than 80 supplyFORCE employees will join AD as the company continues operating as a member program.

A professional tree faller wearing safety gear uses a chainsaw to make a notch cut into a large tree trunk.

Washington Issues Safety Alert After Three Timber Fallers Are Killed by Trees

Employers are urged to assess danger trees, develop felling plans and keep workers at least two tree lengths apart.

Four technicians in safety gear participate in a hands-on training session around a workbench with computer monitors and electronic testing equipment.

Tennessee OSHA Schedules 30-Hour General Industry Safety Training

The Oct. 26-29 course in Greeneville is designed for supervisors, safety committee members and safety professionals.

Two firefighters in red turnout gear, helmets, and SCBA respirators using a high-pressure hose to extinguish a large fire on industrial equipment.

New SCBA Uses Beacon Technology to Help Crews Locate Firefighters

The G1 City Edition weighs up to half a pound less than the previous model in its standard configuration and meets the 2025 NFPA 1970 standard.

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