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Virginia Tech unveils construction safety helmet ratings

Blacksburg, VA — The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has published its inaugural ratings for several construction safety helmets.

OSHA gives more follow-up time to heat-rule hearing participants

Washington — People and groups that participated in public hearings on OSHA’s proposed heat rule now have until Oct. 30 to submit post-hearing comments.

FMCSA announces pilot programs on trucker hours of service, asks for comment

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking feedback on two pilot programs intended to increase flexibility for truck drivers who must comply with federal rest requirements.

NIOSH publishes updated CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook

Washington — NIOSH has updated its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Respiratory Protection Handbook.
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House committee approves bill that would bolster OSHA’s VPP budget

Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee has approved legislation that would allow up to 5% of OSHA’s annual budget to go to the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs.

Stakeholders will have more time to comment on proposed heat rule: OSHA official

Denver — OSHA will likely extend by 30 days the comment period on its proposed heat rule, the agency announced Tuesday at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

Fall Protection No. 1 on OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ list for 15th year running

Denver — Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard for the 15th consecutive fiscal year, the agency announced Tuesday during the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

‘We can’t achieve our mission with enforcement alone,’ acting OSHA head says during Occupational Keynote

Denver — Acting OSHA administrator Amanda Wood Laihow recently provided details on how the agency will balance enforcement and compliance.
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‘Profound gratitude’: Five recognized with Distinguished Service to Safety Award

NSC first presented the award in 1942 to recognize organizations and individuals who work to reduce occupational injuries.

Four-time Olympian Chaunté Lowe encourages safety pros to ‘raise the bar’ during Opening Keynote

Denver — As her eyes welled up with tears, four-time Olympian Chaunté Lowe explained just how big of an impact speaking to thousands of safety and health professionals was having on her personally.

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