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Michigan launches young worker safety initiative

Lansing, MI — Equipping young people with the “knowledge and confidence they need to enter the workforce safely, fairly and successfully” is the goal...

NSC helping California employers prepare for opioid-reversal medication requirement

Washington — New resources from the National Safety Council are intended to prepare California employers for a forthcoming requirement to include opioid-reversal medications in...

‘Robust’ transportation funding bill on the move in the House

Washington — The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has sent to the full House a funding bill that would allocate $750 million to expand...

How Leading Contractors are Capturing Safety Data at the Point of Work

The idea that jobsite safety and productivity pull in opposite directions is one of the most persistent beliefs in construction. It’s not hard to...
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DOL extends English-proficiency requirement to all commercial truck drivers

Washington — All employers must uphold an English language proficiency standard consistent with federal requirements when hiring foreign-born workers for positions requiring commercial motor...

House bill would cut Chemical Safety Board’s funding by more than 40%

Washington — The House Appropriations Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Subcommittee has approved a bill that would allocate more than $8.2 million to the...

Illinois lawmakers seek accommodations for workers experiencing menopause

Springfield, IL — A bipartisan bill aimed at increasing awareness, education and care for workers experiencing menopause or perimenopause has advanced to the Illinois...

OSHA inspection procedures now reflect 2024 HazCom update

Washington — OSHA has revised its inspection procedures to align with the agency’s updated standard on hazard communication (1910.1200), issued in 2024. In a May...
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Celebrating 30 years of National Safety Month

In 1996, the National Safety Council designated June as National Safety Month and began distributing free safety resources to highlight the leading causes of...

PPE use in construction

What gaps can be present on a construction site where PPE isn’t consistently used?

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