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Stair and Cabinet Manufacturer Cited after Employee Amputation

The Newington, Connecticut, company faces fines from OSHA.

OSHA Seeking Proposals for Outreach Training Program

OSHA is looking for proposals for both the 10-hour and 30-hour online courses.

DOT Agencies, USFA Produce Best Practices Document for Crude Oil Emergencies

Their partnership has produced a reference sheet for emergency responders.

The ammonium nitrate fire and massive explosion in West, Texas, killed 15 people and injured more than 250 others in 2013. (CSB photo)

CSB Calls for Changes in Emergency Response Guidebook

The safety board said it should offer better guidance for handling ammonium nitrate fires like the one that turned deadly in West, Texas.

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San Jose Sheet Metal Company Faces $212K+ Fine After Amputation

The Cal/OSHA issued $212,850 in penalties to All FAB Precision Sheetmetal Inc. following a repeat injury. Read Now
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Miami Concrete Manufacturer Cited by OSHA After Worker's Fatal Injury

Adonel Concrete Corp. faces more than $58K in penalties following a July 2025 incident involving inadequate machine guarding and safety protocols. Read Now

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Confined spaces are dynamic environments where gas levels, airflow, and temperature can shift in seconds. AI-based atmospheric intelligence is helping safety teams move beyond threshold alarms to predictive, real-time risk interpretation.
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New research from the ASSP outlines how AI tools are transforming risk assessment and reporting for EHS experts.
Workplace Safety Confidence Rises, but Protection Gaps Persist
Workers may feel safe, but many can’t identify safety systems or report hazards. Experts warn the growing gap between perception and real protection.

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