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Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) aims to help protect the safety and health of Michigan workers.

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OSHA_DOL@OSHA_DOL
Jun 12
Find resources and sign up to participate in the Trench Safety Stand Down, coming up June 15-19: nuca.com/events/tssd
A person wearing a reflective vest stands near a trench with safety equipment. Large pipes are visible in the trench. The image is branded with OSHA and includes text about a Trench Safety Stand Down event from June 15-19. Website: osha.gov/trenching.

ALT A person wearing a reflective vest stands near a trench with safety equipment. Large pipes are visible in the trench. The image is branded with OSHA and includes text about a Trench Safety Stand Down event from June 15-19. Website: osha.gov/trenching.
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In case you missed it, the June edition of MIOSHA eNews is here! 🔨 Construction Safety Week ☀️ Heat illness prevention 👀 New SAFE resources at Michigan.gov/StayAlert 🎓 MTI Boot Camp highlights Read more: bit.ly/49SlBEy #MIOSHA #WorkSafeMI
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Heat advisories are in effect across parts of Michigan today. Employers should take steps to protect workers from heat-related illness. 💧 Water. 🌳 Rest. ☂️ Shade. Michigan.gov/Heat #WorkSafeMI #HeatSafety @miwx
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Today is National Forklift Safety Day. Safe operation starts with training, inspections and hazard awareness. Review MIOSHA's guidance for Powered Industrial Truck Operations and Rough Terrain Forklift Truck Operators: bit.ly/4xdnDZH #NationalForkliftSafetyDay #MIOSHA
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🚨 MIOSHA has recorded its 15th workplace fatality of 2026. According to information reported to MIOSHA, a 50-year-old laborer was performing tree trimming operations on May 30 when a tree branch fell and struck the worker in the head. 🔗 bit.ly/49DfiDx
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🚨 MIOSHA has recorded its 13th and 14th workplace fatalities of 2026. According to info reported to MIOSHA, two transportation maintenance workers were struck and killed while patching potholes along US-127 south after a vehicle entered the work area. 🔗 bit.ly/49DfiDx
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MIOSHA is hiring an Occupational Safety Advisor in the Consultation Education & Training Division serving SW Michigan. Help provide workplace safety consultation, training and outreach across Michigan’s construction industry. Apply by June 9: bit.ly/4dya5QU #MIGovJobs
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🚨 Reminder: MIOSHA’s Situational Awareness Webinar is tomorrow at 1 p.m. via Teams. Learn practical strategies for recognizing hazards, improving awareness and helping prevent struck-by incidents in the workplace. 📅 May 21, 1–1:30 p.m. Register: bit.ly/4nxtJ2D
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🚨 MIOSHA has recorded its 12th workplace fatality of 2026. On May 18, a 34-year-old die setter was assisting in setting a die in Howell when the die caught another die, began swinging and struck and pinned the worker between the two dies. 🔗 bit.ly/49DfiDx
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🚨 MIOSHA has recorded the 11th workplace fatality in Michigan in 2026 A 26-year-old roofer in Marshall fell from a garage roof onto a driveway while throwing shingles into a dumpster. Falls remain a leading cause of death in construction. Learn more: bit.ly/49DfiDx
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health challenges can impact workplace safety and health, making supportive workplaces more important than ever. Learn more resources at Michigan.gov/workplacemental… #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WorkplaceSafety #MIOSHA
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During the 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction (May 4–8), MIOSHA is joining partners to raise awareness and promote safe practices. Free webinars this week: • Mon– 2 p.m. • Tues – 1 p.m. • Fri – 1 p.m. Details: bit.ly/3QE5vaR
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Work zone safety saves lives every day, in every lane. Slow down, stay focused and follow posted signs in work zones. Safe actions save lives. Respect the zone so everyone gets home. Learn more: nwzaw.org #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety
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MIOSHA retweeted
MichEMHS
@MichEMHS
Apr 16
This afternoon, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and local leaders were in Cheboygan addressing public safety efforts in response to widespread flooding.
UpNorthLive News
@upnorthlive
Apr 16
WATCH: Michigan Gov. Whitmer addresses widespread flooding during Cheboygan presser x.com/i/broadcasts/1qGvvkMpA…
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Sharing from @migovernment — follow @MichEMHS for updates on flooding and dam conditions that may impact workers and worksites across Michigan.
Michigan.gov
@migovernment
Apr 16
Be sure to follow the @MichEMHS on Facebook (facebook.com/michemhs) & X (x.com/MichEMHS) for up to date information on @migovernment's #AprilStorms coordinate response. Visit michigan.gov/aprilstorms & michigan.gov/cheboygandam for more info & resources. #MIREADY
Be sure to follow the @MichEMHS on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/michemhs) & X (https://x.com/MichEMHS) for up to date information on @migovernment's #AprilStorms coordinate response. Visit https://www.michigan.gov/aprilstorms & https://www.michigan.gov/cheboygandam for more info & resources. #MiFlood2026 #MiCheboyganDam2026 #miwx #EmergencyManagement #MIREADY #211

ALT Be sure to follow the @MichEMHS on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/michemhs) & X (https://x.com/MichEMHS) for up to date information on @migovernment's #AprilStorms coordinate response. Visit https://www.michigan.gov/aprilstorms & https://www.michigan.gov/cheboygandam for more info & resources. #MiFlood2026 #MiCheboyganDam2026 #miwx #EmergencyManagement #MIREADY #211

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MIOSHA retweeted
MichEMHS
@MichEMHS
Apr 16
Cheboygan Dam Update 04/16/2026 at 10:20am The Cheboygan Dam Area, and north of Cheboygan Dam is moving to the Level 2 “Set” stage of the Ready, Set, Go model. This indicates the water level is below 6” of topping the lowest point of the Cheboygan Dam Complex. Level 2 indicates a high probability of a need to evacuate. You should prepare now by packing necessary items and preparing your family, pets, and vehicle for potential departure. Remember the 6 P’s: plan, personal items, prescriptions, photographs, pets and papers. Please refer to the attached map for the evacuation area, highlighted in yellow.
map showing portions of the cheyboygan river under the SET stage of ready set go

ALT map showing portions of the cheyboygan river under the SET stage of ready set go

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🚨 MIOSHA recorded the 9th & 10th workplace fatalities of 2026. A shipping clerk in Rose City was crushed between a powered industrial truck and trailer. An installation technician in Birmingham died following a ladder fall. Learn more: bit.ly/49DfiDx #WorkplaceSafety
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MIOSHA retweeted
OSHA_DOL@OSHA_DOL
Mar 27
Join OSHA’s free events honoring injured and fallen workers. Learn more about our Stand Up for Safety and Health sessions and a Safety Summit highlighting how @USDOL and our alliances support workers. Sign up: osha.gov/workers-memorial-da…
A purple-themed promotional image for Workers' Memorial events. It features a schedule: April 20-22, 2026 for safety and health sessions and the Workers Memorial Safety Summit; April 23, 2026 for ceremonies and a candlelight vigil; and April 24, 2026 for a panel discussion. The image invites users to register for free at osha.gov/workers-memorial-day.

ALT A purple-themed promotional image for Workers' Memorial events. It features a schedule: April 20-22, 2026 for safety and health sessions and the Workers Memorial Safety Summit; April 23, 2026 for ceremonies and a candlelight vigil; and April 24, 2026 for a panel discussion. The image invites users to register for free at osha.gov/workers-memorial-day.
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The April MIOSHA eNews is now available. 🚧 National Work Zone Awareness Week 🎤 Michigan Safety Conference 📍 Upper Michigan Safety Conference ⚖️ Worker protection case updates 📊 Recent incident summaries Read more: bit.ly/48dr08n #MIOSHA #WorkplaceSafety
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Congratulations to the @CintasCorp K15 facility in Westland for earning MIOSHA’s MVPP Star Award — the highest recognition for workplace safety and health excellence. Learn more: bit.ly/4vhwJDP #MIOSHA #WorkplaceSafetyAndHealth #MVPP #SafetyExcellence
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Cintas Corporation’s K15 facility employees in Westland gather for a group photo during their MIOSHA MVPP Star Award recognition ceremony.

ALT Cintas Corporation’s K15 facility employees in Westland gather for a group photo during their MIOSHA MVPP Star Award recognition ceremony.

MIOSHA’s Kristin Osterkamp presents the MVPP Star Award to leaders and employees at Cintas Corporation’s K15 facility in Westland.

ALT MIOSHA’s Kristin Osterkamp presents the MVPP Star Award to leaders and employees at Cintas Corporation’s K15 facility in Westland.

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