3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (143+ words) Arlington, VA — A recently issued safety alert from the Mine Safety and Health Administration calls on mine operators to regularly evaluate and inspect mine impoundments to protect the structures “from potential failures and catastrophic consequences.” Impoundments are used to confine…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (177+ words) Washington — OSHA has launched a pilot program that makes whistleblower closing conferences optional. According to a notice that went into effect Aug. 3, regional offices will have the choice to send letters in lieu of a closing conference during the yearlong…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (172+ words) Across its portfolio of heritage brands, The LYCRA Company offers fibers that enhance the comfort and performance of workwear while helping fabrics meet international safety standards. Add desirable stretch and thermal comfort to workwear fabrics with durable fibers that stand…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (48+ words) Director of Safety | U.S. Air Force, 99th Air Base Wing | Las Vegas ← Back to Rising Stars of Safety, Class of 2026 Date: Thursday August 27th, 2026 Like what you just read? Keep the insights coming with free Safety+Health e-newsletters on the topics that matter…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (216+ words) Safety and Occupational Health Specialist | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | Albuquerque, NM In response to a concerning trend of moving vehicle mishaps, mostly backing-related incidents, Lucia spearheaded a comprehensive information campaign aimed at mitigating these mishaps. This initiative focused on reducing…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (164+ words) Safety+Health Magazine Vanessa Matheny | NSC Rising Star of Safety, Class of 2026 Recognizing increased stress, Vanessa brought in a critical stress management program manager, providing stress awareness training to district employees. During the “12 Day War” in the Middle East, she…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (98+ words) Tumwater, WA — Employers in Washington state with a suspended minor work permit are prohibited from bidding on public works projects, under a recently enacted state law. Employers in the state are required to have a minor work permit endorsement on…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (172+ words) Silver Spring, MD — Chronic pain affects nearly 20% of construction workers, according to new data from CPWR – the Center for Construction Research and Training that examined chronic health conditions experienced by construction workers. “Pain is associated with opioid use among construction…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (220+ words) Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate is aimed at bolstering suicide prevention efforts in the construction industry. The industry has one of the highest rates of suicide, according to a press release from the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Catherine Cortez…...