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North Carolina Labor Officials Urge Heat Safety as Temperatures Rise

Officials urge outdoor workers and employers to prevent heat illness with rest, water, and shade as part of the “Beat the Heat” campaign.

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Maine Department of Labor Offers Free Workplace Safety Trainings in July

Free workplace safety trainings will be held in Augusta this July, covering topics including ergonomics, silica exposure, ladder safety, electrical hazards, and OSHA compliance.

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Construction and Logistics Workers Brace for Recession’s Impact

Construction and logistics workers are feeling the pinch of a slowing economy. A new survey reveals how they're adapting—and how employers are falling short.



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Small Breaks, Big Impact: How Microbreaks Improve Safety and Performance

A structured microbreak program piloted in office and factory settings shows measurable gains in comfort, productivity, and employee engagement—without disrupting workflow.

Larry Sloan CEO AIHA

AIHA Launches Heat Stress App 2.0

How a real-time app from AIHA is helping safety leaders tackle rising heat stress risks—indoors and out.

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Arizona Workers Demand Statewide Heat Protection Standard Amid Soaring Temperatures

As temperatures climb to 115°F, the Arizona Heat Standards Coalition and allies call on state officials to adopt enforceable protections for workers facing extreme heat.

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OSHA Cites Two Production Companies in Fatal Stage Collapse

Stage FX Inc. and James Thomas Productions LLC cited for serious safety violations following October 2024 employee fatality during stage erection.

Many Sides to Mental Health

LEO Series Highlights Mental Health as Key to Safer, Healthier Workplaces

Three-part webinar series with University of Michigan expert offers strategies to embed mental well-being into workplace culture.

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Trench Safety Stand Down Highlights Ongoing Risks Despite Decline in Fatalities

As fatalities decline, safety advocates urge workers to stay vigilant during Trench Safety Stand Down Week by reviewing life-saving practices like “Trench Safety by the Numbers.”

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Idaho Grocery Chain Fined 250K for Employing Minors in Hazardous Jobs

Swensen’s Magic Markets violated federal child labor laws by assigning dangerous tasks to underage workers and failing to pay overtime.

Female Worker Using AI to Inspect Equipment

AI in Safety: From Hype to Real-World Impact

How artificial intelligence is already improving safety inspections, reporting, and risk forecasting—and where it still falls short.

Construction Worker Sweating in the Sun

Nationwide Week of Action Launches to Demand Heat Protections for U.S. Workers

National COSH and allies mobilize across the U.S. as OSHA begins hearings on historic federal heat safety rule.

Fire Hydrant Spewing Water

NFPA Celebrates Global Safety Excellence at 2025 Stars at Night Awards

The National Fire Protection Association honored trailblazers in fire, electrical, and life safety at its 2025 gala in Las Vegas, spotlighting leaders and innovations that are shaping safer communities worldwide.

Welder Working with Torch

Welding PPE: Why One Missing Glove Can Change Everything

From toxic fumes to flying sparks, welding demands full-body protection and smarter gear choices to stay safe and compliant.

Miami Fire Engine

Florida Enacts Sweeping Fire Fighter Health and Safety Reforms

New legislation signed at the state fire fighter convention addresses mental health, toxic gear, and work conditions with broad bipartisan support.

Health and Human Services with a Magnifying Glass

HHS Proposes Eliminating NIOSH in FY 2026 Budget Overhaul

A proposed HHS reorganization would dissolve NIOSH, merging its worker safety programs into the new Administration for a Healthy America.

Firefighters Extinguish a Fire

U.S. Firefighter Deaths Hit Near-Record Low in 2024

New findings highlight progress in safety practices while underscoring persistent risks tied to overexertion and cardiac health.

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