Arlington, VA — Almost half of the highway construction contractors who participated in a recent study believe the risk of work zone crashes is greater now than one year ago.

Safety Plus Edge is designed to help employers streamline daily tasks and simplify safety program tracking.

Washington — As expected, the Trump administration’s full fiscal year 2026 budget proposal – released May 30 – includes cuts to OSHA and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.

Bergen, Norway — Shift work and being sleep-deprived may increase the risk of contracting a cold and other common infections, results of a recent study of nurses show.

Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration recently conducted a listening session to look at hazards faced by airport ramp workers and explore solutions.

Wonju, South Korea — Working long hours may alter brain structure and affect cognitive and emotional health, according to the results of a recent study out of South Korea.

Amarillo, TX — A federal judge has vacated segments of guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission aimed at preventing and addressing worker harassment based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Washington — Operators of offshore oil and gas rigs and their contractors should train all workers on proper procedures and safety precautions for handling and transporting high-pressure nitrogen cylinders, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement says in a recently released alert.

Washington — The General Services Administration will retain leases for 34 Mine Safety and Health Administration field offices that were recommended for closure by the Department of Government Efficiency, a Department of Labor spokesperson has confirmed.

Arlington, VA — Nearly 1 out of 5 violations assessed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration over a recent six-month period were reasonably likely to result in a serious injury or illness, the agency says in a new Informational Alert.