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Washington — NIOSH is accepting nominations for its 2027 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Awards. The awards recognize organizations and professionals who implement effective practices or innovations that contribute to the prevention of on-the-job noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. The nomination period ends Aug. 19. Open to professionals from the United States and Canada, […]

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What encompasses proper safety equipment in confined space entry?

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Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration will withdraw regulations governing “outdated effective dates and requirements” for various industry equipment and protocol, effective July 27. On June 25, MSHA published multiple final rules stemming from a series of July 1, 2025, proposals that followed an Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump that […]

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Boulder, CO — Nearly two-thirds of construction firms have implemented a program to prevent serious injuries and fatalities, commonly called SIFs, according to the results of a recent survey conducted by the Construction Safety Research Alliance. For CSRA’s annual Safety in Practice Report, researchers examined responses from 72 construction firms on seven safety concepts: SIF […]

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How has wearable technology influenced noise monitoring solutions?

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Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is reopening a Request for Information regarding a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers who face risks presented by legacy uses of asbestos. EPA says its top priority is “protecting people from the serious health risks of asbestos,” a known human carcinogen linked to lung cancer and mesothelioma – a […]

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As millions of people make plans to travel over the Fourth of July weekend, new estimates from the National Safety Council emphasize why safe driving can’t be an afterthought. NSC projects that 410 people may die in motor vehicle crashes from 6 p.m. on July 2 to 11:59 p.m. on July 5. “Every driver has […]

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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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