Construction Suicide Prevention Week 2026: Why Mental Health Is a Jobsite Safety Issue
Ryleigh Dirks September 4, 2026 0 COMMENTSIf you or someone you know is struggling, help is available right now: call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, chat online at 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Spanish-language support is available at 1-888-628-9454. These resources are free, confidential, and available 24/7. Construction Suicide […]
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Understanding Disability in America: Your Rights, Your Protections, and Your Financial Safety Net
Oscar Thoreau September 2, 2026 0 COMMENTSDisability is one of the most common human experiences, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood. It is not a rare or fixed condition that affects only a small group of people. It is a broad, shifting reality that touches most families at some point—through aging, illness, injury, or a diagnosis that arrives without […]
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NIOSH’s New Guidance for Cannabis Industry Workers: Protecting Lungs and Skin in a Fast-Growing, Under-Regulated Sector
Oscar Thoreau September 1, 2026 0 COMMENTSThe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued updated guidance this week on the respiratory and skin hazards facing workers in the cannabis industry — flagging risks during cultivation, trimming, and processing that can trigger work-related asthma and contact dermatitis (Safety+Health Magazine, Aug. 26, 2026). It’s a timely reminder for an industry that […]
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What Happens After a Worker Dies on the Job? Inside OSHA’s Investigation Process
Linda Mark August 31, 2026 0 COMMENTSOn August 20, 2026, 19-year-old William Kermit Huumala died in a workplace accident at Sentry, LLC in Watertown, South Dakota. He was married and expecting his first child in January. Funeral services were held August 25 in Lake Norden, and days later, local news confirmed what many in the community suspected: the U.S. Occupational Safety […]
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Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders: An Evidence-Based Guide to Workplace Ergonomics
Safety Info August 24, 2026 0 COMMENTSUnlike falls or chemical exposures, musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) rarely make headlines. There’s no dramatic incident, no single moment that triggers an investigation. Instead, MSDs accumulate — a strained back from years of awkward lifting, carpal tunnel syndrome from thousands of repetitive motions, a shoulder injury from a workstation that was never adjusted to fit the […]
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OSHA’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rule: What Employers Need to Know in 2026
Zach Halfner August 24, 2026 0 COMMENTSFor the first time, the United States is close to having a federal workplace standard specifically dedicated to heat. OSHA’s proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Rule has moved through public comment and formal hearings, and as of 2026 the agency is reviewing the full hearing record before deciding on a final rule. Employers who […]
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Personal protective equipment is often the most visible part of a safety program — hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility vests. But OSHA doesn’t just require that PPE be worn; it requires that employers first prove they’ve thought about why. That proof takes the form of a written hazard assessment, and it’s one of the […]
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A 9-Year-Old’s Beach Dog Attack Is a Wake-Up Call: What Every Parent Should Know
Zach Halfner July 31, 2026 0 COMMENTSA quiet errand turned into a nightmare last week. A 9-year-old American boy walked from his family’s apartment to a beach in Bimini, in the Bahamas, to collect sand — something countless kids do on vacation without a second thought. Within minutes, he was attacked by a pack of loose dogs. According to Local 10 […]
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Charged With DUI or DWAI in Colorado? A Driver’s Guide to Your Rights, the Penalties, and How a Strong Defense Works
Oscar Thoreau July 21, 2026 0 COMMENTSA single traffic stop on a Colorado road can put your license, your record, and even your freedom on the line before you ever see a courtroom. Colorado treats impaired driving seriously, and the state runs two separate cases against you at once — one in criminal court and one at the Department of Motor […]
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How Protective Orders Work: A State-by-State Overview for Domestic Violence Survivors
Linda Mark July 8, 2026 0 COMMENTSFor survivors of domestic violence, a protective order can be one of the most important legal tools available. Sometimes called a restraining order, order of protection, or protection from abuse (PFA) order depending on the state, these court orders create legally enforceable boundaries between a survivor and the person causing harm. Understanding how protective orders […]
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