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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 1h
Michigan employers with 250 or fewer workers can apply for matching grants of up to $5,000 to fund equipment and training that improve workplace safety. ohsonline.com/articles/202...
Small Michigan Employers Can Apply for Matching Safety Grants -- Occupational Health & Safety
Michigan employers with 250 or fewer workers can apply for matching grants of up to $5,000 to fund equipment and training that improve workplace safety.
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 3h
📢 New report: 3 out of 4 small businesses experienced at least one workplace injury last year, and nearly half say the incident was preventable. Mental health is now seen as a top safety risk. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/202...
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Report Finds Workplace Injuries Common Among Small Businesses, Mental Health a Rising Concern -- Occupational Health & Safety
Pie Insurance’s latest workplace safety survey reveals key trends impacting small businesses, from rising injury costs to growing concerns about employee wellbeing.
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 22h
Michigan employers with 250 or fewer workers can apply for matching grants of up to $5,000 to fund equipment and training that improve workplace safety. ohsonline.com/articles/202... #MIOSHA #Grants
Small Michigan Employers Can Apply for Matching Safety Grants -- Occupational Health & Safety
Michigan employers with 250 or fewer workers can apply for matching grants of up to $5,000 to fund equipment and training that improve workplace safety.
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 1d
Need safety upgrades but lack the budget? Michigan’s MIWISH grant offers small businesses up to $5,000 in matching funds for training and safety gear.
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Small Michigan Employers Can Apply for Matching Safety Grants -- Occupational Health & Safety
Michigan employers with 250 or fewer workers can apply for matching grants of up to $5,000 to fund equipment and training that improve workplace safety.
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 1d
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💧 83% of high-heat workers report dehydration symptoms daily. That’s more than a comfort issue — it can impact safety on the job.
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Rethinking Hydration: Why Dehydration Poses Serious Risks for High-Heat Workers -- Occupational Health & Safety
Chronic dehydration is a widespread but often overlooked safety hazard in high-heat workplaces, affecting cognitive performance, increasing accident risk, and threatening both worker health and produc...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 1d
💊 How do opioids intersect with workplace safety?
The latest Safety Pod dives into risk, prevention, and awareness.
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Opioids on the Job: Planning to Protect -- Occupational Health & Safety
Content Editor Stasia DeMarco talks with Claire Bryant, Senior Program Manager of Workplace Safety Programs at NSC, about a new tool to help employers address opioid emergencies in the workplace.
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 1d
Drones, robotics & sensors are helping energy companies keep workers out of harm’s way as infrastructure ages and weather risks grow.
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Autonomous Technology Offers New Safety Solutions for Energy Workers -- Occupational Health & Safety
As aging infrastructure and extreme weather increase risks for energy workers, companies are turning to autonomous technologies to improve safety and efficiency in hazardous environments.
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 2d
The International Association of Fire Fighters has moved to dismiss all remaining claims in its lawsuit against the National Fire Protection Association, ending a legal dispute over firefighter protective gear standards. ohsonline.com/articles/202...
IAFF Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Against NFPA Over Firefighter Gear Standards -- Occupational Health & Safety
The International Association of Fire Fighters has moved to dismiss all remaining claims in its lawsuit against the National Fire Protection Association, ending a legal dispute over firefighter protec...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 2d
New nationwide research links extreme heat to more than 28,000 workplace injuries annually in the U.S., highlighting the need for a federal OSHA heat standard.
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Study Links Extreme Heat to Thousands of Workplace Injuries in U.S. -- Occupational Health & Safety
New nationwide research finds that extreme heat is linked to thousands of workplace injuries each year, underscoring the need for a federal OSHA standard to protect workers.
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 2d
Discover how #AI is helping Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) candidates with personalized learning, adaptive testing, and instant feedback.
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AI Tools Are Transforming CIH and CSP Exam Preparation -- Occupational Health & Safety
Artificial intelligence can personalize study plans, generate adaptive practice questions, and offer real-time feedback — giving Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional ...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 2d
Communities across the country are gearing up for Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 5–11, 2025, with safety drills, education campaigns, and resources to strengthen fire preparedness at home and in the workplace. ohsonline.com/articles/202... #fireprevention2025
NFPA Marks Fire Prevention Week with Safety Messaging and Events -- Occupational Health & Safety
Communities across the country are gearing up for Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 5–11, 2025, with safety drills, education campaigns, and resources to strengthen fire preparedness at home ...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 3d
ASSP and NSC praise the confirmation of veteran safety professional David Keeling to lead OSHA, citing his decades of experience, commitment to modernization, and the urgent need to address persistent workplace fatalities and safety challenges. ohsonline.com/articles/202...
Safety Community Applauds Senate Confirmation of David Keeling as New OSHA Chief -- Occupational Health & Safety
ASSP and NSC praise the confirmation of veteran safety professional David Keeling to lead OSHA, citing his decades of experience, commitment to modernization, and the urgent need to address persistent...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 5d
📣 ASSP welcomes Senate confirmation of longtime member David Keeling as OSHA’s new Assistant Secretary of Labor — a safety pro with nearly four decades of experience. 🔧

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ASSP Applauds Appointment of Longtime Member David Keeling to Lead OSHA -- Occupational Health & Safety
The American Society of Safety Professionals celebrates the Senate’s confirmation of veteran safety leader David Keeling as OSHA’s new Assistant Secretary of Labor, highlighting his decades of experie...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 5d
Virginia Tech launches a new lab to test construction helmets under real-world impact conditions—raising the bar for safety ratings and reducing jobsite head injury risks. 🚧

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Virginia Tech Lab Aims to Advance Construction Helmet Testing as Industry Stresses OSHA Standards -- Occupational Health & Safety
A new Virginia Tech laboratory is testing construction helmets under real-world impact scenarios to improve safety data, but industry leaders caution that ratings should complement—not replace—establi...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 6d
The lapse in federal funding on October 1 has shuttered most OSHA activities, delaying enforcement actions and legal proceedings while limiting agency operations to imminent danger, fatality inspections, and other critical functions. ohsonline.com/articles/202...
Federal Government Shutdown Halts Most OSHA Operations, Creating Enforcement and Litigation Delays -- Occupational Health & Safety
The lapse in federal funding on October 1 has shuttered most OSHA activities, delaying enforcement actions and legal proceedings while limiting agency operations to imminent danger, fatality inspectio...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 6d
🚀 Struggling with labor shortages? Wearable tech is stepping up. Read how exosuits, powered gloves, and sensors are helping reduce fatigue, lower injury rates, and make industrial work more sustainable

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How Wearable Technology is Helping Mitigate the Skilled Labor Shortage -- Occupational Health & Safety
Industrial leaders are turning to wearable technology—from exosuits to smart sensors—to reduce injuries, extend careers, and tackle the growing skilled labor shortage.
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Live! 360 Events @live360events.bsky.social · 6d
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Live! 360 Events @live360events.bsky.social · 6d
Exciting things ahead for #VSLive and #Live360 —
Microsoft's JimHarrer shares why this year’s Orlando event is set to deliver even more value to the tech community.https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/visual-studio-live-orlando-2025/
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Join Visual Studio Live! Orlando, Nov 16–21, 2025. Hands-on labs, .NET & AI sessions, and up to $900 subscriber savings. Register today
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 6d
Stay ahead of the curve in safety and health—subscribe to OHS Online’s email newsletter for the latest in workplace safety, regulatory updates, & industry insights. 🛡️📩
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 7d
Communities across the country are gearing up for Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 5–11, 2025, with safety drills, education campaigns, and resources to strengthen fire preparedness at home and in the workplace. ohsonline.com/articles/202...
NFPA Marks Fire Prevention Week with Safety Messaging and Events -- Occupational Health & Safety
Communities across the country are gearing up for Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 5–11, 2025, with safety drills, education campaigns, and resources to strengthen fire preparedness at home ...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 8d
Smarter ergonomic furniture is reshaping the shop floor—improving safety, reducing fatigue, and boosting efficiency. 🧰💪
Discover how better design leads to healthier, more productive workplaces:
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Smarter Ergonomic Furniture Transforms Safety and Efficiency on the Shop Floor -- Occupational Health & Safety
Industrial workstations and technical furniture are evolving from simple equipment into strategic tools that reduce injuries, boost worker health, and improve operational performance across manufactur...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 9d
Safety groups are urging Congress to keep OSHA, NIOSH & other protections fully funded—no shutdown delays. Cam Mackey (ISEA) warns critical safety work can’t pause.
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#WorkerSafety #OSHA #NIOSH #OHS
Safety Community Urges Congress: Keep Worker Protections in Full Effect -- Occupational Health & Safety
Leading safety organizations are urging Congress and the White House to avoid disruptions to OSHA, NIOSH, and other critical safety agencies, warning that a government shutdown would stall essential p...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 9d
It’s Fire Prevention Week — Oct. 5-11, 2025.
Time to test alarms, review escape plans, and join your community in pushing fire safety to the top of the agenda.

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NFPA Marks Fire Prevention Week with Safety Messaging and Events -- Occupational Health & Safety
Communities across the country are gearing up for Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 5–11, 2025, with safety drills, education campaigns, and resources to strengthen fire preparedness at home ...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 9d
Winter weather can expose cracks in even the strongest safety programs. ❄️
Learn how leadership, communication & tech can help your org pass the “Winter Stress Test.”
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#WinterSafety #SafetyCulture #OHS #RiskManagement
How to build a resilient safety culture this winter -- Occupational Health & Safety
Winter’s harsh conditions can expose weak spots in workplace safety programs, making it the perfect time for employers to test their safety culture’s resilience and strengthen protocols before acciden...
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine @occhealthsafety.bsky.social · 9d
Roofing remains one of the most hazardous professions in the U.S., with 110 fatal falls in 2023 alone. Regular training, teamwork, inspections, and open communication can help prevent future tragedies. ohsonline.com/articles/202...
Improving Roofing Safety: Practical Steps to Protect Workers on the Job -- Occupational Health & Safety
Roofing remains one of the most hazardous professions in the U.S., with 110 fatal falls in 2023 alone. Regular training, teamwork, inspections, and open communication can help prevent future tragedies...
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