Employers in the United States will get new training and resources to help them find and eliminate high-risk hazards through a federal alliance focused on preventing serious workplace injuries and… …
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What the U.S. Supreme Court’s pesticide ruling means for gardeners and farm workers
By Bill Jeffery In June, the United States Supreme Court ruled that state goverments’ duty-to-warn laws do not oblige chemical manufacturer Monsanto to disclose a cancer risk on its pesticide… …
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Texas construction firm recruits schoolchildren to help protect road crews
Students at a Fort Worth, Texas, elementary school have become the first safety ambassadors in a new program from Zachry Construction that aims to change how drivers behave around highway… …
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Falls linked to 844 deaths in 2024 in U.S., NSC analysis of OSHA’s top violations finds
Falls caused 844 workplace deaths in the United States in 2024, including 666 falls to a lower level, according to a new analysis from the National Safety Council examining the… …
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Revised U.S. workplace first aid standard now includes opioid overdose medication
A newly revised standard for workplace first aid kits in the United States adds naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medication, marking a shift in how emergency preparedness guidelines address the… …
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National Safety Council predicts 434 highway deaths in U.S. over Labour Day weekend
The National Safety Council estimates 434 people could die in motor vehicle crashes across the United States during this year’s Labour Day holiday period, a 2 per cent increase over… …
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Certification cuts crane-related safety risks, new U.S. report finds
Certified personnel play a critical role in improving safety on crane job sites, according to a new report from the National Safety Council and the NCCCO Foundation. The report, titled… …
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Ten firms picked for hazardous energy safety technology challenge at NSC in Indianapolis
The National Safety Council has selected 10 technology providers to take part in its Work to Zero Safety Innovation Challenge, a competition showcasing tools designed to protect workers from hazardous… …
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Most companies lack real-time view of supply chain risk, study finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberMore than three-quarters of U.S. organizations say global supply chain and workforce risk has increased over the past year, but fewer than half have real-time visibility into third-party vulnerabilities, according… …
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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deploys Blackline Safety gas monitors for World Cup crowds
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has installed connected gas and radiation detection technology inside Miami’s host stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the department prepares to monitor air quality for… …



