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The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) named two Michigan professors as the recipients of its national 2026 William E. Tarrants Outstanding Safety Educator Award: Ahmed Al-Bayati, PhD, PE, Associate DBIA™, and Tara Diesbourg, PhD, CPE.

There is no official data but about 15% of workers are impaired on the job at any given time, says safety advocate.

OSHA’s enforcement staff is at the lowest level in OSHA’s 55-year history, according to Confined Space.

Another battle looms with the Trump administration proposing a 74.9% cut in NIOSH’s budget.

A provision in the November 2016 final standard mandated that these fixed ladders must include a fall arrest or ladder safety system by Nov. 18, 2036. 

Workers from Revoli Construction Co. Inc. of Massachusetts were removing sandy soil and installing steel plates outside of a trench.

As the leading platform geared towards the Asian market, CIOSH will feature over 1,500 exhibitors on 80,000 sqm of exhibition space and expects more than 40,000 trade visitors.

With the addition of the Aramids brands, Arclin’s portfolio now spans aerospace, electrical infrastructure, electric vehicles, and personal protection and defense.

The HPFR and HiViz product lines complement NSA's existing safety apparel solutions.

 The 11^th annual event, to be held April 27 – May 1 in Oak Ridge and Knoxville, will feature over 130 free safety and health classes, sessions, and demonstrations.