Construction Automation, Government Shutdown and PFAS Regulations: What You’re Reading in October

Happy Halloween!

I’m excited for the ghouls, goblins and cutest lil’ pumpkins to come trick-or-treating tonight. I’ve been traveling for work (Safety Leadership Conference 2025, which was a smashing success) and for leisure the past week and a half, so I have to dash to the grocery store during my lunch hour today.

I’ll get a few of those mixed chocolate bags—and a bag of potatoes. When my friend first told me about the popularity of potatoes a couple years ago, I balked. But, it’s a bona fide trend now, and The Wall Street Journal published a delightful story yesterday.

Whether you’ve been ready with candy and costume for weeks like my friend, or you’re making a last-minute attempt like me, I hope you get some sweet treats this spooky season, with a trick or two to keep you on your toes.

Until next time, stay safe, be well and be kind!

Is the Deadliest Job in America Ready for an AI Safety Net?

The conversation around automation in construction needs a fundamental reset.

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Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2025

Yesterday's workplace hazards are still at the top of today's most frequent violations.

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How Will the Government Shutdown Affect Workplace Safety?

OSHA and other safety agencies are expected to be heavily impacted by the shutdown.

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The Incredible Shrinking OSHA

Safety leaders suggest that OSHA should focus on updating standards, enhancing training programs, and applying regulations more broadly to improve workplace safety.

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How Safety Professionals Can Proactively Prepare for the Next Wave of PFAS Regulations

Companies can start taking action ahead of new regulations by maintaining accurate chemical inventories, monitoring pending legislation, and ensuring that their data management systems can detect PFAS across their supply chains.

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Online Safety Training is a Direct Path to Reducing Workers’ Compensation Premiums

Online safety training proactively prevents workplace accidents, reducing claims and associated costs.

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Podcast: Stop Playing It Safe

Safety professionals need to focus on what their organization needs—not what everyone else is doing.

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How to Rebuild a Safety Culture from Scratch

Learn how to stabilize a safety program when you’re dropped into chaos.

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Small Business Employer/ Employee Safety Divide

Understanding what employees actually experience, rather than what employers assume their experience could be the key to building more effective workplace safety programs, says survey from Pie Insurance.

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Agentic AI and the Future of Worker Safety: Moving from Theory to Impact

The next big thing in artificial intelligence will make data analysis easier and more proactive, which will result in fewer serious injuries and fatalities and a safer workplace.

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