‘Flourishing’ or ‘languishing’? Survey asks workers how they’re doing
Champaign, IL — Researchers from the University of Illinois recently set out to determine if workers are feeling more focused and supportive than they...
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Cornell University and construction trades group partner on mental health training
Ithaca, NY — A new mental health initiative for construction workers is aimed at shifting a traditionally macho industry culture and assuring employee...
Health and Human Services proposes trimming NIOSH programs
Washington — The Department of Health and Human Services is looking to cut certain programs that NIOSH runs and consolidate the agency with others und...
Tower worker association releases new resource on good nutrition
Watertown, SD — A balanced diet can boost workers’ energy, concentration and emotional stability while helping them meet the physical demands of the j...
OSHA moves to overturn 2036 deadline for fixed ladder requirements
Washington — OSHA is seeking to eliminate its November 2036 deadline for employers to install personal fall arrest or safety systems on certain fixed ...
After miner struck in face, MSHA issues equipment safety alert
Washington — Miners should regularly examine equipment motors and belt components for defects to ensure they remain in working order, the Mine Safety ...
NIOSH’s Total Worker Health Affiliate Program continues to grow
Washington — Four organizations have joined NIOSH’s Total Worker Health Affiliate Program, the agency recently announced. Established in 2014, the pro...
Senators introduce their version of the Pro Codes Act
Washington — A bipartisan group of senators has introduced its version of the Pro Codes Act, which would provide copyright protection for voluntary st...
Trump administration wants to cut OSHA and MSHA budgets, close down Chemical Safety Board
Washington — The White House is seeking a nearly 7.5% budget cut for OSHA, which includes another attempt to eliminate the Susan Harwood Training Gran...
Portable generator manufacturers urge safe use on construction sites
Cleveland — Worker safety needs to be a priority on construction sites where portable generators are used, the Portable Generators Manufacturers’ Asso...
Researchers explore link between psychological safety and work performance
London — What’s the cost of employees staying silent about an unsupportive workplace culture? Researchers from Mental Health First Aid England, which ...
OSHA and NIOSH update alert on silica and countertop workers
Washington — OSHA and NIOSH have released an updated version of their joint hazard alert on respirable crystalline silica exposure in countertop manuf...
Let workers use the restroom, Washington state tells port and railyard operators
Tumwater, WA — Drayage truck drivers, stevedores and longshore workers in or on a Washington-based port or rail yard property must be given access to ...
Explosion and gas release prompt CSB warning about confined space operations
Washington — Thorough cleaning and inspection of chemical vessels after a confined space entry is an essential part of incident prevention, the Chemic...
OSHA updates manual on use of Special Government Employees
Washington — OSHA has published updated policies and procedures on Special Government Employees who work with the agency’s Voluntary Protection Progra...
NSC and NCCCO Foundation team for survey on crane industry safety
Washington — The National Safety Council and the NCCCO Foundation want to hear about the safety challenges and best practices experienced in the crane...
Get ready to stand down to prevent struck-by incidents
Silver Spring, MD — Every activity counts during the National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents, set to take place April 20-24. “It doesn’t ma...
Insufficient sleep may increase older workers’ risk of A-fib: study
Kumamoto, Japan — Older workers who don’t get enough sleep may have a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation – a condition in which the heart b...
Colorado House committee advances bill on heat and cold stress protections
Denver — A bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat and cold was approved March 18 by the Colorado House Health and Human Services Committee...
Canadian construction safety group launches silica awareness campaign
Nova Scotia, Canada — Construction Safety Nova Scotia is using humor to address a serious workplace safety topic: the dangers of respirable crystallin...
Michigan earns NIOSH Total Work Health Affiliate status
Lansing, MI — The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is the first state labor department in the United States to be named a Total W...
Safety on the line
Reducing the number of utility lineworker injuries requires heightened recognition of hazards and surroundings, one expert says. The post Safety on th...
My Story: Frank Mifflin
Frank Mifflin shares how he got into the EHS field. The post My Story: Frank Mifflin appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine....
The 2026 NSC Safety Summit
What’s in store: new content tracks and a stronger emphasis on leadership development. The post The 2026 NSC Safety Summit appeared first on Safety+He...
State of Safety 2026
The “State of Safety 2026” report looks at how safety actually shows up on the jobsite day to day. Drawing on aggregated, anonymized data from contrac...
Editor’s Note: Be proactive on opioid overdose response
If your organization is a National Safety Council member, you’re probably aware of NSC’s advocacy surrounding the use of naloxone. Commonly known by t...
2026 Training Survey
Input from Safety+Health readers helps paint a picture of the current safety training landscape. The post 2026 Training Survey appeared first on Safet...
10 Questions to Measure Employee Engagement in Your Safety Program
Do you have a sustainable safety culture where your frontline workers are truly empowered to participate in and take ownership of workplace safety? Th...
NSC Thought Leadership: Create your SIF prevention ‘elevator pitch’ for executive leadership
“A two-minute message can start a transformation. Make yours count.” The post NSC Thought Leadership: Create your SIF prevention ‘elevator pitch’ for ...
Different guards for different jobs
What’s the difference between a fixed guard, an interlocked guard and an adjustable guard? When is each most appropriate? The post Different guards fo...
Hazmat safety agency seeks input on rules for space-related materials
Washington — The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is asking for stakeholder feedback as it looks to “streamline and modernize” i...
10th annual Safe + Sound Week slated for August
Washington — OSHA, NIOSH and a coalition of safety organizations – including the National Safety Council – are joining forces for the 10th annual Safe...
Now open: 2026 Prevention through Design Award nomination period
Washington — NIOSH is now accepting nominations for its Prevention through Design Award. Prevention through Design, or PtD, seeks to protect workers b...
Advocacy group claims ‘massive gap’ in number of deaths caused by drowsy driving
The number of suspected drowsy driving-related deaths in 2023 was exponentially higher than what federal statistics indicate, according to the Governo...
‘We want to be in the solutions business,’ head of OSHA says
Washington — Two recent compliance assistance initiatives show that OSHA is “looking for ways to lead,” agency administrator David Keeling said this w...
Study identifies negative impacts of tinnitus on workers
Cambridge, England — Symptoms of tinnitus may be causing some employees to stop working because of on-the-job challenges stemming from the condition, ...
‘Safety can’t depend on a badge color’: Chemical Safety Board urges improved contractor oversight
Washington — Chemical Safety Board member Sylvia Johnson is calling for enhanced focus on contract worker safety management as the agency observes a t...
New grant competition targets on-the-job electrical fatalities
Pittsburgh — Aiming to prevent workplace deaths, the McElhattan Foundation has launched ZERO 2050 – a recurring national grant competition that focuse...
House hearing explores ‘hurdles’ related to federal workers’ comp programs
Washington — Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle met this month to talk about what’s making it hard for some injured workers in the energy sector t...
OSHA to host virtual job fair in April
Washington — OSHA has scheduled a virtual job fair for April 2. The agency is seeking to fill more than 100 positions. Openings include: Safety and oc...
Keep truck drivers safe in construction work zones
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says large trucks “are overrepresented in fatal work zone crashes.” The post Keep truck drivers safe i...
FACE Report: Concrete finisher crushed by collapsing dump truck bed
On the day of the incident, the worker arrived at a residential jobsite with a dump truck containing 5,000 pounds of gravel. The victim backed the tru...
Protect workers from tinnitus
NIOSH estimates that about 22 million workers are exposed annually to loud noises. The post Protect workers from tinnitus appeared first on Safety+Hea...
Safety feedback: Use the COIN method
Activities such as walking jobsites and talking to workers about the tasks they’re performing are an effective way to uncover hazards – if safety conv...
‘OSHA Cares’: Agency launches initiative webpage
Washington — OSHA has placed a spotlight on its new “OSHA Cares” initiative. “We want to help businesses not only meet federal requirements, but also ...
Bipartisan railroad safety bill would preserve human presence in track inspections
Washington — Recently introduced bipartisan legislation is aimed at curbing train derailments by requiring railroads to conduct both automated and vis...
Oregon OSHA invites fire districts to take part in Challenge program
Salem, OR — Fire districts in Oregon can now enroll in a one-year voluntary Challenge program aimed at improving workplace safety and health. The free...
Error in Walking-Working Surfaces rule prompts interim guidance
Washington — OSHA has released interim enforcement guidance on certain handrail and stair rail system requirements. According to a memo issued Feb. 26...
DOL announces members of OSHA construction advisory committee
Washington — The Department of Labor recently announced the new roster of members for its Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, as wel...
FMCSA looking for truckers to ‘pre-test’ its hours-of-service changes
Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking truckers for the “pre-testing phase” of two pilot programs aimed at increasing...