Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Taylor Farms Cyclospora outbreak declared over

52 clusters · 1158 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: CDC ends major US Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce

Taylor Farms continues to manage two distinct food safety crises involving Cyclospora and Salmonella. U.S. health officials, including the CDC and FDA, have officially declared the end of the record-breaking Cyclospora

Southwest US heat wave, wildfire, and monsoon impacts

27 clusters · 93 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Southern California faces extreme heat and high humidity

By September 9, extreme heat and high humidity continued to impact the Southwest and Southern California. In Southern California, a high-pressure system from Arizona and offshore winds drove multiple temperature records.

Llewellyn Estes Bridge construction collapse

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Old Town bridge collapse: Maine DOT releases preliminary findings

On August 14, 2026, a span of the Llewellyn Estes Bridge (also known as the Stillwater Bridge) collapsed during construction in Old Town, Maine. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM while concrete was being poured for th

Asbestos health risks and related diseases

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Asbestos poses significant carcinogenic health risks

Asbestos exposure is identified as a significant carcinogenic health risk, with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) stating there is “no safe level of asbestos exposure.” The material has been widely

Zoox expands paid robotaxi service amid safety reports

9 clusters · 110 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Zoox expands robotaxi service to Las Vegas airport

On 30 July 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) granted Amazon-owned Zoox a two-year exemption to operate up to 2,500 steering-wheel-free robotaxis commercially. This regulatory pathway a

Silicosis epidemic and regulatory responses to engineered-石

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Silicosis cases rise among engineered stone workers

A growing silicosis epidemic has been documented among workers fabricating engineered-stone countertops, particularly in California. The disease, caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust, is prevalent in mat

Construction industry safety and hazard management

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Construction safety strategies focus on training and modular methods

Construction safety management focuses on mitigating both invisible and physical hazards. Early discussions highlight the importance of managing long-term health threats, such as silica dust, alongside immediate physical

NFL player neurodegenerative disease risks

2 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: NFL players face high risk of CTE, new study finds

Research has increasingly highlighted the neurological health risks faced by former NFL players. An initial study in Clinical Medicine indicated that while former athletes may live longer than the average person and face

California engineered stone silicosis outbreak

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: California report links quartz countertop work to hundreds of silicosis cases

The California Department of Public Health has documented a significant health crisis involving 592 confirmed cases of silicosis linked to the handling of engineered stone, such as quartz countertops, between January 201

North American extreme heat and severe storm events

116 clusters · 571 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Midwest weather forecast predicts midweek storms and potential flooding

Following the extreme heat and flooding in early July 2026, a persistent pattern of severe weather and high temperatures continued through mid-August. In early August, a widespread pattern of thunderstorms impacted the M