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Asynt Solutions recently announced it is expanding production & deployment of its DOT MASH TL-3-compliant fiberglass composite Ape Barrier to meet growing #roadway worker safety demand.
https://t.co/WmWsVPh8qZ #road #highway #infrastructure #construction #workzone #workzonesafety

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@chemsafetyboard found U.S. Steel employees used an ad hoc cleaning procedure for at least three years before the Clairton Coke Works #explosion. One year ago today, 2 employees died when a valve clearing went wrong.
https://t.co/kyTMMOUZQj
#CSB #PSM #hazardanalysis #cokeworks

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@DatalogicGroup’s new SLS10 can cover up to 2,580 square feet from a single scanner, making it ideal for #palletizing, #robot cells, #lasercutting, #woodworking machinery, #warehouse #AGV, #AMR, and much more.
https://t.co/mPfIqLdfHy
#safetyscanner #safetysensor #manufacturing

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#safetyalert: @OSHA_DOL’s renewed NEP for #Warehousing and #DistributionCenters, effective July 31, revises the original 2023 NEP that expired July 13: clarified expansions, removed retail, and made #ergonomics & #heatsafety documentation optional.

https://t.co/o21sa3x3u5

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@andon_1985 will combine its established presence and customer relationships throughout the Texas #oilandgas market with Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection’s #manufacturing and engineering expertise through a new strategic #partnership.

https://t.co/qH6CPsfSIX #gasdetectors

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800 VDC power supplies are being adopted in #AI #datacenters. @SchneiderElec examined both rack‑level & centralized architectures, finding overall #arcflash risks remain low, often comparable to typical AC distribution.

https://t.co/T5dLWD9yWr @ETAPsoftware @nvidia

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@OSHA_DOL records show a decade of #PSM and #IndustrialHousekeeping violations at Woodland Pulp. The agency proposed nearly $800K in penalties after two workers were killed by hydrogen sulfide gas in January and a second hydrogen peroxide fire in March. https://t.co/kTWBv2FqKi

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@MSAsafety acquired @AutronicaFS from @Sentinel_Cap, enhancing its ability to participate earlier in project design and deliver more integrated safety systems.

https://t.co/7pJfhGn0Lz
#mergersandacquisitions #firedetection #gasdetection #firesuppression

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In FY25, OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program conducted more than 3,000 investigations and recovered $45 million for workers. Learn more here https://t.co/jea0Xfrs6C

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On National Whistleblower Day, we’re recognizing the workers who raise safety concerns and the protections that support them. In FY25, OSHA's Whistleblower Protection Program conducted more than 3K investigations and recovered $45M for workers. https://t.co/GjQ6MPZrwy

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"Speaking up about safety concerns can help prevent injuries before they happen."

@OSHA_DOL marked #NationalWhistleblowerDay by reminding workers about their #WorkerRights and its Whistleblower Protection Program.

https://t.co/mbpxF0cLpu #OSHA #WorkplaceSafety

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SAFETY ALERT: @NIOSH canceled its #BlackLung screenings scheduled for July 28-30 at the 2026 NMRA Post 5 Contest at Mylan Park in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Learn here how to find the next available dates and locations: https://t.co/ALwDMFhi2v

#NIOSH #CDC #coal #mining

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Navigate shifting #OSHA and #EPA #autorepair regulations

KPA (@ComplyNet) expanded its #EHS #compliance software built for automotive service & collision repair with enhanced capabilities that can help reduce incident rates and manage risk. 

https://t.co/FyxpDZt8zT

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@OSHA_DOL fined #roofer Orchids Builders $450K for 7 failed inspections in 4 years, all with #fallprotection issues at #construction sites. Other problems included #laddersafety and absent fall protection #training & #certification documents. #OSHA https://t.co/3ckvho2MxM

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@CreativeSafety’s new #LockoutTagout product line expands on its labels and signage, with both valve and electrical energy control tools to help close specific gaps that often lead to incidents and #OSHA citations. https://t.co/5uFVfY0cVn

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@chemsafetyboard found chlorine off-gassing had been corroding #sprinkler heads since Bio-Lab’s Conyers, Georgia pool #chemical #warehouse was built. Just one faulty sprinkler set off a chain reaction that destroyed the facility. https://t.co/zA8l8DYT2R @OSHA_DOL @EPA #OSHA #EPA

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Since 2020, @OSHA_DOL cited Blazey Construction five times for #trenchsafety violations that exposed employees to struck-by, crushed-by, fall #hazards, and hazardous atmospheres. After its latest investigation, OSHA proposed $343,797 in penalties. https://t.co/aLB3n7F97s

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Whether your #safety & #health programs span decades of experience, or you're just setting up a new one, you should sign up for @OSHA_DOL's 2026 Safe & Sound Week. Scheduled for Aug. 10-16, supported by @AIHA @VPPPA @ASSPSafety @NSCsafety @CPWR
https://t.co/3T3ppLm7Gy

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Safety Products Global’s FoodProtect controlled cutting system is purpose-built to address cut and laceration risk at #foodprocessing and #manufacturing facilities. It combines SPG's Klever, PHC and Slice #safetyknives into a single, standardized system. https://t.co/BBpagjZy2Y

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Acquiring Gierke Robison expands White Cap’s specialty construction PPE and safety product offerings across Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois, and Southwest Wisconsin. https://t.co/NgxQFJffLe

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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. https://t.co/MR7a2stXIm