2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (314+ words) Twelve skilled building trades unions have joined the program for curriculum evaluations. At the time of the announcement, 28 of Michigan’s public and tribal community colleges had agreed to accept credits through the Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program. Sixteen had…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (385+ words) New resources highlight occupational illness trends and provide safety and health committees with practical strategies for identifying and preventing workplace hazards. Hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases and indoor air quality are among the workplace health concerns addressed in a new Connecticut…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (383+ words) State agency directs nearly $35 million to local groups educating vulnerable workers on safety, heat rules and labor rights. The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) allocated $34.9 million to continue the California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP). The program leverages partnerships with…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (661+ words) Ryan Campbell explored how mental health and well-being can influence resilience, performance and safety at work. Mental health, burnout and resilience took center stage at the VPPPA Safety+ Symposium as keynote speaker Ryan Campbell challenged safety professionals to consider how…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (325+ words) Washington officials urge countertop fabricators to replace engineered stone or implement strict dust controls to prevent fatal lung disease. Labor officials are warning employers and workers in the countertop fabrication industry about severe risks of fatal lung disease associated with…...