OSHA just revised and extended its NEP on heat stress. What does this mean in practical terms for employers and workers?
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Arlington, VA — More than 2 out of 3 employers struggle to get workers to consistently follow proper protocols for personal protective equipment, a recent survey shows. For the 2026 PPE Pain Points Study, researchers asked 500 employers for feedback on the top challenges and trends related to PPE. The study, now in its fourth […]
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Washington — Despite once again facing elimination under the Trump administration’s most recent budget request, the Chemical Safety Board is continuing its work – including collaborating with industry and worker groups. Speaking during a June 18 public business meeting, board member Sylvia Johnson highlighted recent CSB contributions to conferences and safety workgroups, including those involving […]
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Washington — A newly available silica dust filtration system can reduce up to 93% of respirable crystalline silica at mine sites, NIOSH claims. Developed in a partnership between the agency and Benetech Inc., a manufacturer of safe bulk material handling solutions, the Dustinator can be retrofitted onto bins, tanks and conveyor systems to reduce airborne […]
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An overview of important developments at the federal and state level.
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“Leaders don’t just support safety – they create the conditions that either increase or reduce risk.”
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What are the most commonly overlooked factors during development of a confined space rescue plan?
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Vancouver — Nearly 3 out of 4 power-line incidents involve workers from nonelectrical trades, according to WorkSafeBC – a provincial agency dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. Agency data from 2015 to 2025 shows that 74% of short-term, long-term and fatal claims related to contact with power lines involved workers in […]
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Chicago — In response to the increasingly frequent and intense wildfires across the country, the American Medical Association has adopted a policy aimed at protecting wildland firefighters from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke. Data from the National Interagency Fire Center shows that, as of June 25, more than 35,000 wildfires have burned over 2.9 […]
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Did you know that around 1 out of 5 grilling fires are caused by unclean grills? That’s according to the National Fire Protection Association, which says that between 2020 and 2024, U.S. fire departments responded to more than 12,000 home fires involving grills, hibachis and barbecues. Those fires led to 15 deaths, 171 reported injuries […]
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