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Due to wildfires in Canada causing smoke in the northeastern parts of the U.S., OSHA offered additional information to protect outdoor workers.

For security leaders whose employees spend significant amounts of time outdoors, ensuring their safety is a top priority during extreme heat.

From supply chain disruption and civil unrest to gun violence, war and fear of inflation, security leaders need to prepare for rapidly evolving risk.

Texas State University is updating campus security measures. The university will add E-Phones from Knightscope to call for help in case of emergency.

Public safety organizations are asked to complete the SAFECOM Nationwide Survey to help assess emergency communications capabilities and needs.

The President discussed ongoing national efforts to prepare for extreme weather events and plans to improve storm response and resilience. 

The FTA has proposed updates to the National Public Safety Plan to create a blueprint for transit agencies to adopt stronger safety measures.

The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1, meaning security leaders need to prepare for potential severe weather with a disaster response plan.

A federal investigation found that a children's hospital in Columbus, Ohio, failed to protect employees from workplace violence and serious injuries. 

Nine Dollar Tree locations in four states have received workplace safety violations from OSHA. Hazards include blocked exits and chemical exposure.