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29/01/2026

Construction supervisors say they lack guidance on supporting workers’ mental health https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27819-construction-supervisors-say-they-lack-guidance-on-supporting-workers-mental-health?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

28/01/2026

Study finds construction workers have a higher risk of dying from COPD https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27815-study-finds-construction-workers-have-a-higher-risk-of-dying-from-copd?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Washington — Construction workers are 30% more likely to die from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease than workers in other industries, results of a recent study show.

27/01/2026

Federal Railroad Administration revives safety advisory committee https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27809-federal-railroad-administration-revives-safety-advisory-committee?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Washington — The Federal Railroad Administration is reestablishing the charter of its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee, the agency has announced.

23/01/2026

Now in effect: California’s new silicosis prevention law https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27806-now-in-effect-californias-new-silicosis-prevention-law?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

22/01/2026

FY 2026 budgets for OSHA, NIOSH and MSHA coming into focus https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27804-fy-2026-budgets-for-osha-niosh-and-msha-coming-into-focus?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Washington — OSHA is set to receive a fractional budget cut in fiscal year 2026, according to appropriations bill text released Jan. 20.

21/01/2026

Conducting and understanding safety audits: New guide for tower workers https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27795-conducting-and-understanding-safety-audits-new-guide-for-tower-workers?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Watertown, SD — Communication tower workers must cooperate with jobsite safety auditors and implement all recommended corrective actions, a safety resource from NATE: The Communications Tower Infrastructure Association says.

16/01/2026

Sharing safety info at work? Turns out, keeping your message clear and actionable makes it truly stick. Toronto experts urge a concise approach to improve workplace health and safety. Find out if your communication strategy measures up! [Source: Safety+Health Mag] What’s your best tip for getting teams to take action? https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27785-effectively-communicating-safety-and-health-information-new-tip-sheet?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Toronto — Keeping messages concise and action-oriented is one of the best ways to effectively communicate health and safety information in the workplace, a Canadian safety group says.

15/01/2026

Buyer beware: NIOSH uncovered that almost 95% of respirator cartridges sold on major online marketplaces are fraudulent. ⚠️ This exposes workers to serious risks—proper PPE sourcing is crucial! Check sources & demand certified gear. [] Thoughts on keeping safety standards high? https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27733-niosh-finds-hundreds-of-fraudulent-respirator-cartridges-for-sale-online?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Washington — Nearly 95% of respirator components purchased from two online marketplaces have proved to be fraudulent, according to the results of a recent case study conducted by NIOSH.

14/01/2026

How prepared is your workplace for emergencies? Volunteer first aid response teams can be the game-changer in crisis situations—offering rapid, skilled help before the professionals arrive. Discover strategies for cultivating these teams and real-world benefits in our latest interview with Rommie Duckworth, NAEMT board member, via . Would your company be ready to act in an emergency? safetyandhealthmagazine https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27730-on-the-safe-side-podcast-episode-71-volunteer-first-aid-response-teams?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Rommie Duckworth, member of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians board of directors, joins us to discuss the value of volunteer first aid response teams at work. We also review content from the January issue of Safety+Health.

13/01/2026

Big news for NJ's cannabis industry: a bill ensuring worker protections just hit the governor’s desk. As the sector grows, equal rights for all workers are crucial. Will this set a precedent for other states? [] What do you think? https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27726-new-jerseys-cannabis-worker-protection-bill-moves-to-governors-desk?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Trenton, NJ — Legislation that would provide cannabis workers in New Jersey protections already afforded to other private employees in the state is awaiting the signature of Gov. Phil Murphy (D).

10/01/2026

Even minor corrections can have a big impact on workplace safety. OSHA just updated its Hazard Communication Standard to address small errors—reminder that every detail counts when protecting workers. Read more at : What other safety standards deserve a closer look? https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/27723-osha-makes-corrections-to-hazard-communication-standard?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=referral

Washington — OSHA has issued several corrections to address “minor errors” in its Hazard Communication Standard for general industry (1910.1200).