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NTSB Announces Drowsy Driving Forum

Panelists in the Oct. 21 event will discuss countermeasures that could reduce the risk of drowsy driving crashes.

The types and numbers of lifesaving devices appropriate for each type of vessel are left to the Coast Guard

Rule Requires PFDs for Crews of Uninspected Commercial Barges and Sailing Vessels

Before 2010, certain uninspected commercial vessels, including barges and sailing vessels, were not covered by the statute requiring the Coast Guard to regulate lifesaving devices on uninspected vessels -- the devices were required on such commercial vessels only if they carried passengers for hire.

CDC Awards $7.5 Million to Expand the National Violent Death Reporting System to 32 States

The funding will expand NVDRS from 18 to 32 participating states.

OSHA Names New Director of its Standards and Guidance Directorate

Bill Perry has been appointed the position.

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OSHA Orders Reinstatement After Retaliation Over Safety Concerns

Federal investigators found a Texas trucking company violated whistleblower protections by firing a driver who raised vehicle safety issues. Read Now
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Friday New Products Roundup, January 9th

This week’s Friday Roundup highlights new emergency response equipment, maintenance solutions that extend system performance, digital tools to simplify regulatory compliance, cold-weather PPE innovations, and industry efforts to improve fit and inclusion for women in the skilled trades. Read Now
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When Safety Becomes Optional, Risk Becomes Inevitable

Reducing safety investment may deliver short-term savings, but U.S. data shows it often leads to higher financial, legal, and operational costs over time. Read Now
- Safety Culture
- Regulatory & Standards
California Updates Confined Space Rules for Construction

New rules aim to strengthen worker protections in hazardous construction environments. Read Now
- Confined Spaces
- Construction Safety
NSC Highlights Workplace Safety After Drug Policy Director Confirmation

National Safety Council highlights overdose prevention, impairment risks, and employer-led safety efforts after Senate confirms Sara Bailey as drug czar. Read Now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Total Worker Health
Washington L&I Finalizes Rule on Safety and Health Retaliation

Rule updates replace “discrimination” with “retaliation” terminology and revise worker protection language in Title 296 WAC. Read Now
- Hazard Communication
- Regulatory & Standards

Artificial Intelligence

AI, PSIFs, and the Future of Proactive EHS Risk Management
Why traditional safety metrics fail to prevent serious injuries and fatalities—and how AI helps EHS teams identify PSIF risks before life-altering events occur.
Ten Years On: How Foresight Reshaped the Meaning of Safety Excellence
A decade of change in safety practice highlights the growing importance of foresight in managing risk and organizational performance.
Five Safety Technology Shifts for Lone Workers in 2026
As digital safety tools become central to occupational health, organizations are rethinking how they protect lone and vulnerable workers through automation, smarter communication, flexible protocols and stronger safety cultures.

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