Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA)

06/19/2026

MIOSHA offices are closed today, Friday, June 19, in observance of — a day of reflection and celebration of freedom.

We’ll reopen Monday, June 22.

For workplace safety and health resources, including free consultative assistance, visit: 🔗 Michigan.gov/CET

06/18/2026

🚨 MIOSHA has recorded its 17th workplace fatality of 2026.

According to information reported to MIOSHA, on June 15, a 52-year-old arborist was sitting on a log in Edwardsburg when a branch from an adjacent tree fell and struck the victim in the head.

Each workplace fatality is a tragic reminder of the importance of protecting workers and promoting safe work practices on every jobsite.

🔗 Learn more about workplace fatalities in Michigan: https://bit.ly/49DfiDx

📚 Free safety and health assistance is available through MIOSHA's Consultation Education and Training Division: Michigan.gov/CET

06/17/2026

Michigan workers have the right to a safe and healthy workplace. Learn more about workplace protections and how to contact MIOSHA with workplace safety and health concerns.

June is . We’re focused on keeping residents safe at work & on the road. Learn how Michigan protects its workers. Let’s commit to keeping our spaces free from danger. Raise your safety quotient: have a home fire drill; practice self-defense. mi.gov/ag/initiatives/michigan-workers

06/17/2026

June is National Safety Month, an annual observance led by the National Safety Council to raise awareness about preventing injuries and illnesses at work, on the road and at home.

This year's weekly themes include:
➡️ Moving Safety Forward
🛣️ Staying Safe on the Roads
❤️ Promoting Holistic Worker Health
⚠️ Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

MIOSHA encourages employers and employees to take time this month to review workplace hazards, strengthen safety practices and recommit to injury and illness prevention.

Learn more at www.nsc.org

06/15/2026

A trench collapse can happen in seconds, often with devastating consequences.

During NUCA: National Utility Contractors Association's Trench Safety Stand Down Week (June 15-19), MIOSHA encourages employers and workers to take time to review excavation requirements, discuss job site hazards and ensure proper protective systems are in place before work begins.

Trenching and excavation hazards are well-known and preventable. By planning ahead, inspecting trenches and using required protective measures, employers can help prevent serious injuries and fatalities.

Visit Michigan.gov/mioshatrenching for trenching and excavation safety resources.

06/12/2026

In case you missed it, the June edition of MIOSHA eNews is here!

See how MIOSHA is working with employers, workers and industry partners across Michigan to prevent injuries, address emerging workplace hazards and strengthen safety awareness on the job.

This month:
🔨 Construction Safety Week and Fall Prevention Stand-Down events
☀️ Heat illness prevention resources for employers
👀 New situational awareness tools at Michigan.gov/StayAlert
🎓 Skilled trades and MTI Construction Boot Camp highlights

Read the latest issue: https://bit.ly/49SlBEy

06/11/2026

🚨 MIOSHA has recorded its 16th workplace fatality of 2026.

According to information reported to MIOSHA, On June 6, a 23-year-old farm worker was transporting newborn livestock between farm locations on a county road using an off-road vehicle. While attempting to turn at an intersection, the vehicle rolled and pinned the worker to the ground.

Each workplace fatality is a tragic reminder of the importance of protecting workers and promoting safe work practices on every jobsite.

🔗 Learn more about workplace fatalities in Michigan: https://bit.ly/49DfiDx

📚 Free safety and health assistance is available through MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training: Michigan.gov/CET

06/10/2026

A Heat Advisory is in effect across parts of Michigan, with heat index values expected to reach 90–100°F.

When temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness. Heat exhaustion can quickly become heat stroke if not recognized and treated.

Employers should take steps to protect workers:

💧 Providing cool drinking water
🌳 Allowing rest breaks in shaded or cool areas
📅 Adjusting work schedules when possible
👷 Acclimating new and returning workers to hot conditions

Don't wait until someone shows signs of heat illness. Plan ahead and protect your workforce.

➡️ Michigan.gov/Heat
🌐 OSHA.gov/heat

06/09/2026

Today is National Forklift Safety Day.

Powered industrial trucks are common in workplaces across Michigan, making proper training, inspections and safe operation critical to preventing injuries.

Learn more with MIOSHA's Safety Manual for Powered Industrial Truck Operations and Rough Terrain Forklift Truck Operators: https://bit.ly/4xdnDZH

06/08/2026

📢 Join the MIOSHA team!

MIOSHA is hiring a Workplace Safety Representative (Safety Officer) to serve employers in Ottawa County as part of our General Industry Safety and Health Division.

This field-based position helps protect the safety and health of Michigan workers through workplace inspections, investigations and hazard identification.

🗓️ Application deadline: June 22, 2026

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4e8N5Hf