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FMLI Payments Suspended

Maryland Labor Department Proposes Delay for Family, Medical Leave Program

State officials cite federal workforce reductions and funding shifts behind the FMLI delay, impacting thousands of Maryland employees and employers.

Workers on Break

Oregon Employers, Workers Invited to Take a ‘Safety Break’

The annual event provides an opportunity for businesses and employees to recognize safety achievements, assess workplace hazards, and discuss strategies to protect workers from harm.

Construction PPE

Nevada OSHA Adopts Federal Rule on PPE in Construction

Nevada OSHA has adopted federal OSHA’s new rule requiring properly fitting PPE in construction.



Poultry Inspector

Ohio Reports First Probable Human Case of Bird Flu in Farm Worker

Health officials said the case involves an adult male farm worker who had contact with deceased commercial poultry.

OSHA Handbook

Trump to Nominate David Keeling as OSHA Administrator

If confirmed, Keeling looks forward to working with key Labor Department officials to advance OSHA’s mission.

Firefighter Cleanup Debris

California Issues Workplace Safety Guidance for Wildfire Recovery Efforts

The Department of Industrial Relations has posted guidance for employers and workers on how to proceed rapidly and safely.

Workers Discuss Safety

Balancing Safety Controls and Human Performance in Workplace Safety

Workplace safety methods focus on controls implementation, while Human Operational Performance Theory (HOPT) focuses on risk reduction and safety improvement.

Uhaul Asbestos Violations

U-Haul Exposed Workers to Asbestos

U-Haul was fined $231,000 for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos.

Worker Safety Tablet

Plain Language Toolkit Creates Safer Workplaces

The Spell It Out toolkit provides guidance on avoiding unnecessary jargon, using plain language principles, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Worker hydrates during extreme heat.

How 2024 Changed the Rules for Managing Heat Stress at Work

The record-breaking heat waves of 2024 forced industries to adopt new heat stress management protocols.

Hand Washing Essential for Worker Health

Handwashing Essential For Worker Health

Hand hygiene remains essential in preventing illnesses that affect workers across industries.

Pen With Birds

Avian Flu and Workplace Safety

Though sustained human-to-human transmission has not been observed, infections have occurred after unprotected contact with infected animals.

Waste Worker as Safety Plant

How Automation Improves Safety and Compliance for Wastewater Workers

More than 120,000 wastewater workers operate to ensure clean water while managing workplace hazards.

New Products Roundup: Friday, February 7, 2025

New Products Round-Up: Friday, February 7, 2025

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like safety gloves, Tychem coverall, alarm systems, and the latest Air Systems Catalog.

Long hours stress worker performance

Managing Extended and Unusual Work Shifts

Work schedules beyond the traditional eight-hour shift are increasingly common, particularly in emergency response, disaster recovery, and high-demand industries.

Worker using AI tech in a tunnel.

Norwegian Road Tunnel Rolls Out AI-Powered Incident Detection

The new dual-vision cameras combine thermal and visual imaging, allowing for 24/7 incident detection.

Hotel Reservations made easy.

New Hotel Booking Platform For A+A 2025

A+A 2025 is launching an innovative hotel booking platform to enhance the experience for exhibitors and visitors in Düsseldorf, Germany.

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