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MSHA awards $10.5 million in FY26 state education grants

October 19, 2026 · MSHA awarded $10,537,000 in FY26 grants to support federally-mandated miner safety training tailored to regional hazards and conditions in 47 U.S. states and territories.

DOT funding 2,400 new safe truck parking spots across U.S.

October 16, 2026 · The DOT awarded $200M in INFRA funding to support 14 projects addressing the safe public truck parking shortage along Interstate corridors and at major ports.

OSHA publishes workplace opioid emergency fact sheet

October 5, 2026 · Released Sept. 24, OSHA’s opioid emergency fact sheet can help employers and workers recognize overdose symptoms and learn how to use reversal medications.

OSHA awards $10.2 million for Susan Harwood Training Grants

October 1, 2026 · OSHA awarded 67 organizations funding for targeted topic training and development of new educational materials to support hazard control across multiple industries.

MSHA creates Conference Litigation and Investigative Resources group

September 24, 2026 · MSHA said its new CLIR group will oversee citation contest conferences, helping address inconsistencies in how similar situations were handled across districts.

PHOTOS: PIP Global Safety demonstrates purpose-built innovations at NSC Safety 2026

September 15, 2026 · PIP Global Safety is “Disrupting the Safety Market” through purpose-built gloves, women’s PPE, multi-hazard workwear, lifelines, impact/fall detection, and safety glasses.

MSHA issues seasonal ground fall alert

September 1, 2026 · 53-year-old miner Aaron Warrix was killed by falling rock. MSHA is reminding mine operators to review roof control plans and communicate hazards as moisture threatens stability.

5th Annual J. J. Keller & ISEA PPE Pain Points Study open through Sept. 8

September 1, 2026 · J. J. Keller & ISEA invite EHS and safety professionals to share their experiences with PPE program development, purchasing, training, and enforcement before Sept. 8.

ASSP seeking Safety 2027 conference speaker proposals through Sept. 8

September 1, 2026 · Speaker proposals for ASSP’s Safety 2027 Conference are due Sept. 8 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Find application requirements here & learn how you can help your peers face EHS challenges.

CSB publishes Foundation Food Group liquid nitrogen release video

August 25, 2026 · The CSB’s Foundation Food Group safety video examines how a single bent tube caused a liquid nitrogen release, killing two employees & four others during rescue attempts.

Zero Electrocution Challenge seeking submissions for inaugural ZERO 2050 challenge

August 13, 2026 · The McElhattan Foundation’s Zero Electrocution Challenge is seeking submissions by Sept. 1 to help eliminate life-threatening tasks that lead to fatal electrocution on the job by 2050.

What changed in OSHA’s updated warehouse & distribution center NEP

August 7, 2026 · OSHA’s revised Warehousing and Distribution Center National Emphasis Program, effective July 31, clarified expansions, removed retail, and made ergonomics & heat documentation optional.

NIOSH cancels July 28-30 Black Lung screenings in Morgantown, WV

July 28, 2026 · NIOSH canceled its Black Lung screenings scheduled for July 28-30 at Mylan Park in Morgantown, West Virginia. Learn here how to find the next available dates and locations.

Sign up now for OSHA’s 2026 Safe & Sound Week

July 23, 2026 · Organizations can celebrate and launch successful workplace safety and health programs by signing up for OSHA’s 2026 Safe & Sound Week, scheduled for Aug. 10-16.

NIOSH, University of Colorado to launch VitalCog suicide prevention training for extraction industries

July 20, 2026 · The Johnson Depression Center, in partnership with NIOSH, will launch a new VitalCog Suicide Prevention Training program for the oil & gas and mining industries this fall.