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Attendees will delve into key themes including the rise of smart factories, the need for integrated systems, strategies to navigate workforce challenges, and safety in manufacturing.

Aimed at safety leaders and construction professionals, these voluntary training events raise education and awareness about preventing falls in construction and reinforcing the importance of fall protection.

From 2021 through 2023, a NIOSH lab achieved 1,776 respirator approval decisions.  Work at the lab and the Respirator Approval Program link on the site has now been shut down.

The US Labor Department would receive $8.6 billion in 2026 under President Donald Trump’s budget blueprint, a nearly 35% cut from its current funding level, according to Bloomberg News.

According to the findings, 85% of women report always washing their hands after using a public restroom, compared to just 77% of men. Additionally, women are more likely to wash their hands after being in contact with individuals who are sick. 

The reorganization follows weeks of speculation about staff cuts and EPA Administrator Zeldin announcing the cancellation of billions of dollars of EPA grants.

AD reports that member sales in the first three months of 2025 increased 23% to a record $24 billion across the group’s 14 divisions and three countries.

This year's Awards of Excellence recognize BCSP credential holders in the categories of Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and Safety Management Professional (SMP).