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Standards and Compliance

Labor Department Revises OSHA Penalty Guidelines to Support Small Businesses

New policy expands penalty reductions for small employers and incentivizes quick hazard abatement to improve workplace safety.

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Safety 2025 Highlights Networking, Leadership, and Peer Growth

Networking sessions, wellness activities, and leadership meetups at Safety 2025 aim to strengthen community and collaboration among safety professionals.

Busy ASSP Expo Floor

ASSP’s Safety 2025 Conference Heads to Orlando With Expo, Expert Speakers and Career Opportunities

Safety 2025 will bring together global safety professionals for three days of education, networking, and hands-on exploration of the latest workplace safety innovations.



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Safety 2025 to Offer Broad Educational Program for OSH Professionals

More than 200 expert-led sessions at Safety 2025 will provide OSH professionals with actionable insights across risk management, technology, mental health, and compliance.

Safety First Warning Sign on a Job Site

Why Engagement Is the Missing Link in Safety Culture

When safety programs fail to engage employees at all levels—especially the frontlines—compliance fades, momentum stalls, and lasting improvement becomes nearly impossible.

Worker Exposed to Silica Dust

Georgia Countertop Manufacturer Cited for Silica Exposure Violations

OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC with seven serious violations and $33,000 in penalties after finding workers exposed to high levels of respirable crystalline silica.

Toolbox Talks Device

How AI and Mobile Tech Are Revolutionizing Toolbox Talks

Digitizing toolbox talks with mobile devices and AI is helping safety teams deliver more consistent, traceable, and engaging safety briefings across worksites.

CSU Award Recipient Jennifer Keach

Houston Safety Manager Awarded for Outstanding Efforts

Columbia Southern University Honors Jennifer Keach for Occupational Safety & Health.

Employee Organizing Paperwork

OSHA Seeks Public Input on Alliance Program Information Collection

Public feedback is being requested on the continued approval of information collection for a national program that fosters voluntary partnerships to advance workplace safety and health.

Wind Energy Farm in Water

Building a Safer Wind-Energy Workforce: OSHA-Relevant Safety Lessons from GWO Certification

As wind projects reach greater heights and complexity, GWO certification offers OSHA-aligned training that reinforces fall protection, hazard awareness, and emergency readiness in the field.

Worker Training

ASSP Foundation Receives Historic $325K Gift from BCSP Foundation

The ASSP Foundation has received a record-setting $325,000 donation from the BCSP Foundation to expand education, training, and development for current and future safety professionals.

Worker Removing Construction Debris from Dumpster

Dumpster Safety Tips Every Construction Crew Should Follow

Improper dumpster use on job sites can lead to serious injuries—these expert-backed safety practices help reduce risks, protect workers, and keep construction waste management OSHA-compliant.

Facility Fire

Orlando Aerospace Company Cited After Fire Injures Workers

An Orlando missile manufacturing facility faces federal penalties after a December fire injured multiple workers and revealed serious safety violations involving chemical and explosive hazards.

OSHA Wheel Explained

OSHA Proposes Rule to Clarify Limits of General Duty Clause Enforcement

A new OSHA proposal would limit the use of the General Duty Clause in cases where workplace hazards are considered inherent to professional, athletic, or entertainment activities.

Filter Respirator

OSHA Proposes Easing Medical Evaluation Rules for Certain Respirator Use

A new proposal would exempt workers using filtering facepiece and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirators from mandatory medical evaluations, citing minimal physiological risk.

Crane Worker Drinking Water Due to Heat

New Report Warns of Rising Heat Stress Risks for Crane Workers

The National Safety Council and NCCCO Foundation highlight the dangers of heat exposure in crane operations and outline practical solutions including education, policy updates, and technology.

Grant Money

Oregon OSHA Opens Grant Program to Fund Innovative Worker Safety Training Projects

A new funding opportunity supports the development of creative tools to improve safety and health training for workers in high-hazard industries, from forestry to construction.

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