1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (309+ words) The public meeting will review blaster licensing applicants and may include recommendations to the state labor commissioner. The New York State Blasters Board of Examiners will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 5, at 10 a.m. to consider examinations, experience and qualifications of applicants seeking…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (370+ words) Industry groups ask the EPA and OSHA to align workplace chemical rules and eliminate duplicative standards. A coalition of 75 business and industry organizations has called on federal regulators to streamline chemical safety rules in American workplaces. In a joint letter…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (343+ words) A state study reveals that 537 workers required immediate inpatient care in 2024, with construction and manufacturing seeing the most incidents. A newly released study on severe workplace injuries reveals that 537 Washington state workers suffered traumatic incidents requiring immediate inpatient hospitalization in…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (318+ words) The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has revised five construction and demolition safety and health standards designed to help prevent worker injuries, illnesses and fatalities on jobsites. The updated standards are part of the ANSI/ASSP A10 Construction & Demolition Standards,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (412+ words) The Mine Safety and Health Administration and the National Lime Association have extended their collaborative alliance to reduce workplace injuries. Federal mine regulators and industrial leaders have renewed a joint initiative aimed at boosting safety training and hazard identification across…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (471+ words) Safety experts warn that eliminating the Chemical Safety Board would remove a critical investigative partner to OSHA, leaving gaps in root cause analysis and hazard prevention. Kristi Hames, Head of Product Marketing for Chemical Management and Industrial Hygiene Solutions at…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (527+ words) While statewide deaths decreased from a 2023 peak, non-union sites and Latinx workers continue to face disproportionate risks on the job. A new report from NYCOSH reveals that construction remains one of the state's deadliest industries, despite a slight decline in…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (512+ words) The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has launched its 2026 Safety Stand Down campaign with a renewed focus on firefighter health and wellness, highlighting the growing connection between physical fitness, mental resilience and operational safety. This year’s initiative includes an interactive…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (434+ words) Lorraine Martin urges Congress to prioritize SIF prevention, mental health and roadway technology to reduce workplace fatalities. National Safety Council CEO Lorraine Martin testified before a House subcommittee today, detailing a three-pronged strategy to address evolving hazards in the American…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (409+ words) Accelerated timelines and complex electrical commissioning phases create a narrow margin for error for construction crews. The surge in data center construction is creating overlapping hazards for workers as trades collide and site conditions shift rapidly, a new report states....