Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA)

10/21/2026

MIOSHA has recorded its 44th workplace fatalities of 2026.

Based on the initial report to MIOSHA, a 69-year-old security officer was working at an access control point when the officer was struck by another vehicle while directing an unauthorized vehicle away from the access point.

This description reflects information provided to MIOSHA in the initial report and is not the result of the official investigation, which is ongoing.

Learn more about workplace fatalities reported to MIOSHA: bit.ly/49DfiDx

10/20/2026

Free webinar: Learn practical ways to help build a mentally healthy workplace and reduce stigma around mental health, substance misuse and su***de prevention.

Details and registration below.

Join us for our webinar, "Building a Mentally Healthy Culture", on Tuesday October 27, 1:00-2:00 ET.

Cal Beyer, CWP, NAC, Senior Director of SAFE Project will be joining us for this important discussion of how a culture of caring and wellbeing can reduce the stigma associated with seeking help for mental health, substance misuse, and su***de prevention.

Mental health is an invisible crisis in many workplaces. A rising number of workers and their families are experiencing rising levels of stress, anxiety, and worry.Learn how to build a mentally healthy culture. Discover the three V's of leadership:
-Vocal
-Visible
-Vulnerable

Identify what your company can do to help promote mental wellbeing and reduce human capital risks among your workforce. Register today: https://bit.ly/4ADplp0

10/19/2026

MIOSHA has recorded its 41st, 42nd and 43rd workplace fatalities of 2026.

Based on the initial reports to MIOSHA:

41st fatality: A 29-year-old delivery driver was using a pallet jack to maneuver a loaded pallet on an elevated lift gate in Negaunee on Sept. 29. The worker’s foot became caught beneath the pallet jack, causing the worker to fall to the sidewalk and strike their head. The worker died from the injuries on Oct. 6.

42nd fatality: A 64-year-old truck driver was using a scissor lift to raise material to a roof in Warren on Oct. 12. While in the elevated position, the worker drove over a 4-inch cement retention slab while turning left, causing the scissor lift to overturn.

43rd fatality: A 57-year-old custodial service worker was moving a desk with another employee in Hemlock on May 4 when the worker fell backward and struck their head on the concrete floor. The worker died from the injuries on May 17.

These descriptions reflect information provided to MIOSHA in the initial reports and are not the result of the official investigations, which are ongoing.

Learn more about workplace fatalities reported to MIOSHA: bit.ly/49DfiDx

10/16/2026

📢 MIOSHA is hiring!

We’re looking for a Workplace Safety Representative – Safety Officer to join our General Industry Safety and Health Division.

📍 Macomb, St. Clair, Lapeer, Sanilac and Huron counties
📅 Apply by Oct. 29: https://go.mi.gov/bph1w3631

MIOSHA is also hiring three Construction Safety Officers in locations across Michigan. Those positions are open through Oct. 21:

📍 Eaton and Ingham counties: https://go.mi.gov/cq6d33570
📍 Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan: https://go.mi.gov/uykty3569
📍 Oakland County: https://go.mi.gov/s4akd3568

Help protect Michigan workers and build a career in workplace safety.

10/15/2026

Build your safety knowledge with an upcoming MIOSHA Training Institute course in Adrian.

📘 Recordkeeping, Reporting and the Cost of Injuries
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 21
🕘 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Align Center for Workforce Development, 440 E. Church St., Adrian
💲 $130

This course is an MTI Level One and Two elective for construction and a required Level Two Safety and Health Management System course.
Scholarships may cover up to 50% of the regular seminar fee.

Learn more and register: aligncentermi.org/courses

Questions? Contact Ronnie Giles Jr. at 517-301-6106 or [email protected]

10/14/2026

Michigan small businesses can now apply for up to $5,000 in matching grant funding through MIOSHA’s MIWISH grant program.

A total of $500,000 is available to help qualifying employers purchase safety and health equipment and associated training.

Learn more and how to apply: Michigan.gov/MIOSHAGrants

Read the full press release: go.mi.gov/m7y9g361

10/13/2026

Join us for Coffee with MIOSHA in Frankenmuth! ☕

MIOSHA is teaming up with the Mid-Michigan Chapter of ASSP for an informal opportunity to connect with MIOSHA staff, ask workplace safety and health questions and learn more about the resources available to employers and workers.

📅 Thursday, Nov. 5
🕘 9–11 a.m.
📍 Frankenmuth District Library
359 S. Franklin St., Frankenmuth

Come with questions, meet MIOSHA staff and learn more about how we can help support safer workplaces across Michigan.

Register: bit.ly/4hVpcVf

10/12/2026

The latest MIOSHA eNews is here!

This month’s issue includes:

- MIWISH grants of up to $5,000 for eligible small employers
- Highlights from Construction Su***de Prevention Week
- Michigan’s new Youth Employment Permit Portal
- Upcoming Coffee with MIOSHA events in Frankenmuth and Sterling Heights

Catch up on the latest workplace safety and health news, resources and events from MIOSHA.

🔗 Read the October newsletter: go.mi.gov/uxv933580

10/09/2026

🚧 We’re hiring!

MIOSHA is looking for three Construction Safety Officers to join our Construction Safety and Health Division and help protect Michigan workers.

📍 Eaton and Ingham counties
Apply: go.mi.gov/cq6d33570

📍 Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan
Apply: go.mi.gov/uykty3569

📍 Oakland County
Apply: go.mi.gov/s4akd3568

These field positions involve inspecting construction workplaces, evaluating safety conditions and helping ensure employers comply with Michigan workplace safety requirements.

📅 Apply by Oct. 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

10/08/2026

MIOSHA has recorded its 40th workplace fatality of 2026.

Based on the initial report to MIOSHA, a 24-year-old truck driver was performing crack sealing work on a roadway when a vacuum truck struck a parked truck, pushing it into the worker.

This description reflects information provided to MIOSHA in the initial report and is not the result of the official investigation, which is ongoing.

Learn more about workplace fatalities reported to MIOSHA: https://bit.ly/49DfiDx