MIOSHA

📢 We're hiring! MIOSHA seeks an Occupational Safety Advisor to provide workplace safety consultation, education and training across southwest Michigan. 🏠 Home-based field position 📅 Apply by Nov. 19, 2026 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/4j0FFt1 #MIOSHA #MIGovJobs

☕ Thank you, Frankenmuth! We enjoyed connecting with employers and safety professionals at yesterday’s Coffee with MIOSHA event. Thanks to Mid-Michigan ASSP for partnering with us! 📅 Upcoming events: Nov. 12: Sterling Heights Dec. 1: Grand Rapids #MIOSHA #CoffeeWithMIOSHA

☕ Join us tomorrow in Frankenmuth for Coffee with @MI_OSHA! Connect with MIOSHA staff, ask workplace safety and health questions and network with fellow safety professionals. 📅 Nov. 5 | 9–11 a.m. Learn more: bit.ly/4ySRqq4

MIOSHA offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, in observance of Election Day. Regular office hours will resume Wednesday, Nov. 4. For voting information, polling locations and voter resources, visit Michigan.gov/Vote.

MIOSHA recorded its 48th & 49th workplace fatalities of 2026. #48: A 62-year-old welder was struck by a lugger container that fell from the forks of a powered industrial truck. #49: A 59-year-old carpenter fell about 20 feet from a barn roof. Learn more: bit.ly/49DfiDx

MIOSHA has recorded its 46th workplace fatality of 2026. Based on the initial report, a 53-year-old inspector fell 20 to 25 feet from a ladder while inspecting a home’s roof. The victim died at the hospital the following day. More: bit.ly/49DfiDx

🔊 Workplace noise can cause permanent hearing loss. Chronic exposure starting around 80 dBA can damage the inner ear. Learn more during National Protect Your Hearing Month: go.mi.gov/qsija3699 #MIOSHA #HearingProtection

MIOSHA has recorded its 45th workplace fatality of 2026. Initial report: A 48-year-old scale buyer was using a grinder to cut a compressed natural gas cylinder in Mt. Clemens when the cylinder exploded. The investigation is ongoing. Learn more: bit.ly/49DfiDx

MIOSHA has recorded its 44th workplace fatality of 2026. A 69-year-old security officer was struck by a vehicle while directing an unauthorized vehicle away from an access control point. This reflects the initial report, not the official investigation. bit.ly/49DfiDx

MIOSHA has recorded its 41st, 42nd and 43rd workplace fatalities of 2026. Based on initial reports, the deaths involved workers in Negaunee, Warren and Hemlock. Learn more: bit.ly/49DfiDx

MIOSHA is hiring a Safety Officer to join our General Industry Safety and Health Division. 📍 Macomb, St. Clair, Lapeer, Sanilac and Huron counties 📅 Apply by Oct. 29 Apply: go.mi.gov/bph1w3631 We’re also hiring 3 Construction Safety Officers through Oct. 21. #MIGovJobs

Michigan small businesses can now apply for up to $5,000 in matching grants through MIOSHA’s MIWISH program. $500,000 is available for qualifying employers to purchase safety and health equipment and training. Read more: go.mi.gov/m7y9g361 #MIOSHA #MIWISH

☕ Join us for Coffee with MIOSHA in Frankenmuth! 📅 Nov. 5 | 9–11 a.m. 📍 Frankenmuth District Library Meet MIOSHA staff, ask questions and learn about workplace safety resources. Register: bit.ly/4hVpcVf #MIOSHA #WorkplaceSafety

The latest MIOSHA eNews is here! This month: MIWISH grants, Construction Suicide Prevention Week highlights, Michigan’s new Youth Employment Permit Portal and upcoming Coffee with MIOSHA events. Read more: go.mi.gov/uxv933580 #MIOSHA #WorkplaceSafety

🚧 MIOSHA is hiring 3 Construction Safety Officers! 📍 Eaton & Ingham counties: go.mi.gov/cq6d33570 📍 U.P. & Northern Michigan: go.mi.gov/uykty3569 📍 Oakland County: go.mi.gov/s4akd3568 Apply by Oct. 21. #MIGovJobs #MIOSHA

MIOSHA recorded its 40th workplace fatality of 2026. A 24-year-old truck driver performing crack sealing work was struck after a vacuum truck hit a parked truck, pushing it into the worker. Initial report; investigation ongoing. 2026 worker fatalities: bit.ly/49DfiDx

MIOSHA has recorded its 39th workplace fatality of 2026. Based on the initial report, a 57-year-old dump truck driver in Birmingham was later found beneath the truck’s lift axle after reporting a shifting issue. The investigation is ongoing: bit.ly/49DfiDx

🍂 The Fall 2026 edition of MIOSHA News is here! Read the latest on workplace safety and health efforts across Michigan, including employer success stories, enforcement case studies, partnerships and resources. 🔗 bit.ly/4dOZMYg #MIOSHA #WorkplaceSafety

📣 We’re hiring! MIOSHA is seeking a Departmental Analyst 9-11 to join our Radiation Safety Section. 📅 Apply by Oct. 6 at 11:59 p.m. 🔗 View the posting and apply: go.mi.gov/5hb243509 #MIOSHA #MIOSHA #MIGovJobs #NowHiring

🚨 MIOSHA has recorded its 38th workplace fatality of 2026. A 34-year-old farm equipment operator in Richland died after their head became caught between a silage truck’s tailgate and bed during maintenance. 2026 workplace fatalities reported to MIOSHA: bit.ly/49DfiDx