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ohsonline. com > articles > 04/29/2026 > labor-department-announces-virtual-workforce-compliance-forum. aspx

Labor Department Announces Virtual Workforce Compliance Forum -

2+ hour, 7+ min ago  (411+ words) Federal agencies will provide guidance on safety standards and wage laws during a two-day online event for employers and workers. Federal officials are launching a comprehensive online initiative to help employers and employees navigate the complexities of workplace regulations. The…...

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ohsonline. com > articles > 04/27/2026 > oregon-honors-workers-killed-on-the-job. aspx

Oregon Honors Workers Killed on the Job -

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (492+ words) Annual ceremony in Salem remembers employees lost to workplace injuries and illnesses while calling for renewed safety commitments. State safety officials and labor leaders will gather on Tuesday, April 28, to honor Oregonians who died from work-related injuries and illnesses during…...

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ohsonline. com > articles > 04/24/2026 > maryland-invests-4m-to-expand-construction-workforce-training. aspx

Maryland Invests $4 M to Expand Construction Workforce Training -

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (456+ words) State initiative aims to train nearly 400 workers for construction and infrastructure jobs through apprenticeships and support services. Maryland is investing $4 million to expand training programs aimed at preparing residents for careers in construction and transportation, Gov. Wes Moore announced. The…...

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ohsonline. com > articles > 04/21/2026 > new-leadership-elected-to-serve-safety-professionals. aspx

New Leadership Elected to Serve Safety Professionals -

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (328+ words) Volunteer leaders prepare to guide the society's strategic goals and EHS priorities for the upcoming 2026-27 term beginning in July. The ASSP announced its new volunteer leaders following the society's 2026 elections. The incoming board members begin their terms July 1 and will…...

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ohsonline. com > articles > 04/15/2026 > boeing-and-nsc-expand-veteran-safety-scholarship-program. aspx

Boeing and NSC Expand Veteran Safety Scholarship Program -

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (464+ words) A $2. 3 million commitment will increase annual safety certificate awards for U. S. veterans to 75 through 2029. The NSC and Boeing have announced a $2. 3 million multiyear commitment to expand the Advanced Safety Certificate scholarship program for U. S. military veterans. The investment increases the number of…...

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ohsonline. com > articles > 06/30/2025 > amarillo-college-and-u, -d-, s, -d-, -labor-department-launch-safety-training-alliance. aspx

Amarillo College, U. S. Labor Department Launch Safety Training Alliance -

9+ mon, 4+ week ago  (458+ words) Three-year OSHA partnership to provide free safety training and hazard prevention education for students, workers, and employers in high-risk industries. The U. S. Department of Labor's OSHA has entered into a three-year alliance with Amarillo College to advance workplace safety education and…...

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ohsonline. com > articles > 03/10/2026 > future-proofing-electrical-safety-in-the-data-center-era. aspx

Future Proofing Electrical Safety in the Data Center Era -

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (295+ words) One significant change to safety operations at the facilities level is the shift toward connected safety solutions, which rely on fast communication between devices within a broader, ideally cloud-based, safety ecosystem. "I wanted to go back to school for safety....

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ohsonline. com > articles > 03/03/2026 > california-launches-women-in-construction-campaign-to-expand-apprenticeship-access. aspx

California Launches Women in Construction Apprenticeship Campaign -

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (535+ words) State labor officials marked Women in Construction Week with a new public awareness campaign and toolkit designed to increase women's participation in the building trades and expand equitable apprenticeship pathways. California labor officials on Monday marked Women in Construction Week…...

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ohsonline. com > articles > 2026 > 03 > print > five-ways-to-make-electrical-safety-training-more-effective. aspx

Five Ways to Make Electrical Safety Training More Effective -

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (501+ words) Electrical safety training shouldn't be a checkbox exercise. These five strategies can help safety leaders improve engagement, reinforce safe behaviors, and strengthen compliance across different job roles. The technology around electricity has certainly evolved over the years " and continues to…...

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ohsonline. com > articles > 12/10/2025 > jj-keller-releases-free-eldt-audit-checklist-as-fmcsa-tightens-training-enforcement. aspx

J. J. Keller Releases Free ELDT Audit Checklist as FMCSA Tightens Training Enforcement -

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (417+ words) With thousands of training providers removed from the federal registry for non-compliance, J. J. Keller is offering a free ELDT Audit Checklist and its Safe & Smart" ELDT Trainer Certification Program to help motor carriers meet FMCSA requirements and avoid onboarding delays. With…...