The U.S. Senate has confirmed John DeLeeuw as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, where he will serve the remainder of a term ending Dec. 31, 2026. The …
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ISN analysis finds gravity, motion behind most serious contractor injuries
A new report from contractor management firm ISN finds that serious workplace injuries and fatalities among contractors are being driven by a small number of high-energy hazards, even as overall… …
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U.S. traffic deaths drop 12% in 2025 despite more cars on the road
Motor vehicle crash deaths in the United States fell to an estimated 37,810 in 2025, a 12% decline from the previous year, even as total miles driven rose by 0.9%,… …
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By Yaw Agyeman Boafo Ghana’s cities are expanding at a breathtaking pace. From Madina to Cape Coast, from Sekondi-Takoradi to Tamale, concrete infrastructure are rising, wetlands are shrinking, and open …
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After a 32-hour shift in Pittsburgh, I realized EMTs should be napping on the job
By P. Daniel Patterson At 7 a.m., roughly an hour before the end of my shift as a paramedic in Pittsburgh, my colleague and I were dispatched to a patient… …
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ASSP white paper examines AI’s growing role in workplace safety
The American Society of Safety Professionals has released a white paper examining how environmental, health and safety professionals are using artificial intelligence to improve workplace safety and decision-making. The white… …
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Mesa Labs calibrators adopted by OSHA as worker safety scrutiny grows
U.S. workplace safety regulators have standardized their field enforcement operations on Mesa Laboratories’ DryCal Defender calibrators, purchasing more than 120 units in 2025, as occupational health professionals warn that a …
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NSC supports bipartisan bill in U.S. that targets workplace opioid overdose deaths
A bipartisan bill reintroduced in the U.S. Congress would require federal guidance on incorporating opioid overdose response into workplace emergency plans as fatal overdoses now account for 10 per cent… …
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Zambia’s farmers are working in dangerous heat – how they can protect themselves
By Anayawa Nyambe Farming is central to life in Zambia, with about 60% of the country’s labour force relying on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood or income. Seasonal rains shape …
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National Safety Council opens registration for Baltimore safety conference in May
The National Safety Council has opened registration for its 2026 Safety Summit, scheduled for May 6-8 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The event, an evolution of the NSC Spring Safety… …


