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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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Silver Spring, MD — The number and rate of deaths among building construction workers increased over a recent 13-year period, according to a recent data bulletin published by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training. The report, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and CPWR, shows that building construction fatalities […]

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Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration says new amendments to its regulation on training, qualification and oversight for safety-related railroad employees provide clarification of existing requirements, codify agency guidance and remove “obsolete” provisions. FRA issued a final rule on May 15 in response to petitions for rulemaking. Among the guidance being codified: Employers aren’t required […]

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Burwood, Australia — A recent four-day workweek trial involving 15 Australian companies saw all but one still operating under the model after two years. A team of Australian researchers asked the organizations to implement a 100:80:100 four-day workweek model: workers get 100% of their normal pay for 80% of their normal hours in exchange for […]

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