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Survey Finds 75% of Entry-Level Construction Workers Lack Formal Training

The survey of 500 workers ages 18 to 35 examined onboarding, knowledge transfer and attitudes toward workplace technology.

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San José State Receives $30,000 Grant to Study AI Ergonomics

Researchers will develop a sensor-equipped workstation that identifies ergonomic risks and tests when computer workers should receive support.

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OSHA Cites Pipeline Contractor After Fatal Drilling Incident

T & T Pipeline faces $165,514 in proposed penalties after a rotating pipe stem fatally struck a worker in Florida.



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Washington Proposes Changes to Refinery Workforce Rules

The proposal addresses definitions and apprentice wage and occupation notifications, with a public hearing scheduled for Oct. 29.

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OSHA Pursues National Alliance to Prevent Severe Workplace Injuries

The planned partnership would provide employers and workers with shared safety information, educational resources and training.

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NTSB Urges Railroads to End Hazardous Railcar-Riding Practice

Fourteen workers were killed and two were seriously injured in 16 accidents involving shoving movements investigated since October 2020.

Kalb Construction accepts Safe Partner Award.

Kalb Construction Receives Nevada Safe Partner Award

The Las Vegas contractor expanded training, introduced near-miss reporting and increased employee participation in identifying hazards.

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Four Seasons Atlanta Earns OSHA VPP Star Status

The six-year effort included 600 hours of training, 28 annual safety inspections and a four-day OSHA review.

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Fire Prevention Week Targets Battery Charging Hazards

NFPA’s annual campaign highlights charging practices and warning signs of lithium-ion battery failure.

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Washington Safety Conference Marks 75th Year

More than 50 sessions in Tacoma will cover workplace safety, with additional workshops on performance and artificial intelligence.

An industrial worker wearing a white hard hat, safety glasses, and an orange safety vest inspecting heavy machinery while holding a laptop.

NIOSH Awards $8.5 Million for Occupational Safety and Health Training

The five-year award will support continued training through the Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center through 2031.

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Nearly All Surveyed Crane Professionals Report Communication Problems during Lifts

Most workers killed in crane accidents since 2015 were not the operator, the report found.

Worker inspects a robotic arm in an industrial facility.

Epson Expands Industrial Robot Safety Portfolio with First Collaborative Robot

The new system targets applications where employees and robots share workspaces, bringing human-robot interaction and safeguards into focus.

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HHS Launches First Department-Wide PPE Demand Forecast

The quarterly forecast will give PPE manufacturers advance information on anticipated federal demand, including routine purchases, stock replenishment and potential emergency needs.

Worker Experiencing Heat Stress

Heat Illness Risks Extend Beyond the Hottest Days

New and returning workers can face heightened heat illness risks before they acclimatize

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National Safety Week Puts Focus on Workplace Safety and Prevention

State safety officials are directing agricultural employers to train on tractor operation and rural road hazards.

Three wildland firefighters in yellow protective gear and helmets use hand tools to contain a grass fire on dry terrain near a fire truck.

Senate Committee Advances Respirator Requirements for Federal Wildland Firefighters

The measure would direct the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior to work with OSHA, NIOSH and wildfire agencies on the requirements.

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