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Federal Wildland Firefighters Can Wear N95 Respirators for the First Time

Federal wildland firefighters are now authorized to use N95 respirators after training, reversing decades of practice as fire season peaks.

Medical Daily

Teen Summer Jobs and the Safety Rules That Apply to Young Workers

A clear look at the safety rules for young workers — hour limits, restricted equipment, and the training every teen summer job should include.

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What the 2026 Construction Labor Shortage Means for Site Supervision in New York

The 2026 construction labor shortage arrives as New York City limits superintendents to one project each. Here is how the two rules interact.

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Anti-Retaliation Laws Explained: What Protects a Worker Who Reports an Injury

How anti-retaliation laws protect employees who report a workplace injury or file a claim — protected activities, filing deadlines, and remedies.

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Outdoor Crews Absorb the Highest Smoke Doses, and Respirator Fit Decides How Much Protection They Get

Farmworkers and construction crews inhale far more wildfire smoke than most residents. Washington's rule sets respirator duties by PM2.5, and fit determines protection.

Medical Daily

Farm Crews in the Imperial and Yuma Valleys Face Extreme Heat Through Sunday

An Extreme Heat Warning covers the Imperial and Yuma valleys through August 2. What outdoor crews should know about water, shade, and warning signs.

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Heat Stroke Is a 911 Call, Not a Rest Break. Missouri Forecasters Are Spelling Out the Difference.

Missouri heat index hit 115 this week. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke look similar at first. Here is the difference and when to call 911.

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The 20% Rule OSHA Says New and Returning Workers Should Follow in Extreme Heat

Hot weather can turn a normal workday into a serious safety challenge, and OSHA’s 20% rule gives new and returning workers a smarter way to adjust. Instead of jumping straight into a full day under blazing temperatures, workers should gradually increase heat exposure so their bodies can adapt.

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Working Outside in Extreme Heat? OSHA Says These Steps Can Save Lives

Since 1992, more than 1,000 U.S. workers have died from occupational heat exposure, according to OSHA, though experts believe the true number is likely higher because heat-related illnesses are often underreported.

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The Heat Safety Gear Outdoor Workers Should Keep in Their Truck This Summer

Summer heat can turn an ordinary workday into a serious challenge, especially for people who spend hours outside repairing, building, landscaping, driving, or working under direct sunlight. A well-stocked truck can become a mobile safety station, packed with simple gear that helps outdoor workers handle rising temperatures before the heat…

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Extreme Heat Kills More Americans Than Any Weather Disaster, but It Has Never Received a Federal Disaster Declaration

Extreme heat kills 2,394+ Americans annually but has never qualified for a federal disaster declaration. Here's what that means for your community.

Medical Daily

Only Six States Require Heat Breaks for Workers. The Other 44 Are on Their Own

No federal law protects outdoor workers from heat. OSHA's rule is stalled, Congress is split, and only 6 states have their own rules.

Latin Times

A truck-bed coating company, a UFC birthday party, and an algae bloom: Inside Trump's $14 million Reflecting Pool fiasco

Trump used an unproven tool on the White House reflecting pool and turned it into a toxic mess — here's what's going on.

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Medical Waste Compliance Is Getting Stricter: What Small Practices Need to Know Before the Next Inspection

Learn why medical waste compliance is getting stricter for small practices in 2026, what OSHA and EPA regulations require before your next inspection, and how to fix the documentation, segregation, and training gaps that trigger the most violations.

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Benzinga

Trump Declares Power Emergency Over Heat Wave—Robert Reich Says OSHA Rollbacks Leave Workers in Delivery Trucks Without AC at Risk

The Donald Trump administration on Tuesday declared a power emergency as a heat wave that could affect millions of people looms over the U.S., but Economist Robert Reich points to blue-collar workers bearing the worst of the effects.

We Got This Covered

Indiana woman is furious after Taco Bell refused her order during a tornado. And people have questions: ‘Can somebody go ask her why’

“Is Taco Bell tornado proof?”

Texas Observer

Worker’s Death at SpaceX Factory Followed Hundreds of Injuries in Recent Years

A 25-year-old died last month of “blunt force trauma due to a fall.” An Observer analysis found that the injury rate at "Starbase" was well above an industry national average.

The Mary Sue

Amazon Workers Asked for a Raise to Cover Soaring Rent, but Management Handed Them an Inflatable Soccer Goal Instead

A perfect metaphor for the corporate approach to worker compensation – flashy distractions instead of real solutions.

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The Conversation

Quartz countertops are driving a public health crisis in the US – 2 occupational health experts explain the surge of lung transplants and lawsuits

If you walk into a Costco, Home Depot or Lowe’s and order a countertop for your kitchen renovation, the store will likely contract with a local fabrication shop, instructing them to make one from a material called engineered stone.

Medical Daily

OSHA Just Launched the Strongest Worker Heat Protection Enforcement Program in U.S. History — And It Covers Dallas's Most Heat-Exposed Industries During World Cup Season

OSHA's strongest-ever heat protection program arrives as Dallas prepares for World Cup crowds, increasing oversight of heat-exposed workers.

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Houston Has No State Heat Standard — While World Cup Spectators Stay Air-Conditioned, Workers Sweat Outside

Houston workers face extreme World Cup heat with no Texas heat standard requiring water, shade, or rest breaks, despite rising heat illness risks.

The Independent UK

Trump administration wants to close the watchdog investigating West Virginia’s chemical disasters

President Trump has proposed cutting funding for the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, a federal agency that investigates chemical disasters

The Texas Tribune

Death at SpaceX’s Starbase prompts workplace safety investigation

SpaceX has had seven OSHA violations in the past year. Despite the worker’s death, the next rocket launch is scheduled for May 21.

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Worker dies at SpaceX's Starbase ahead of Starship V3 megarocket launch

A worker died at SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas early Friday morning (May 15), as the company geared up for the debut launch of its Starship V3 megarocket.

The Independent UK

OSHA has 6 inspectors to keep 60,000 West Virginia workplaces safe. Here’s what it means for workers

When two West Virginia workers died last month in a chemical reaction, federal records showed the plant had been cited for safety violations in 2018

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