Weekly Safety News - November 3rd, 2025

Written By John Burkhardt

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Top 3 Biggest Occupational Safety Stories

  • CSB opens probe into fatal Tennessee explosives plant blast that killed multiple workers; a team was deployed and an investigation is underway. (Oct 27, 2025) csb.gov

  • National Sleep Foundation drops new drowsy-driving data ahead of its campaign week, finding widespread self-reported drowsy driving among U.S. adults. (Oct 30, 2025) National Sleep Foundation

  • CPSC expands dresser tip-over recall (STURDY Act non-compliance) for WLIVE 16-drawer fabric units; refund remedy and injury/entrapment risk noted. (Oct 30, 2025) U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Regulatory & Enforcement Updates

  • OSHA heat rule: post-hearing briefs period closed Oct 30; the docket page remains the primary source for filings and transcripts. (Updated Oct 2025) OSHA

  • FMCSA removes ELDs from the registered list; affected carriers must replace delisted devices by agency deadlines. (Oct 17 & Oct 23, 2025) FMCSA

  • MSHA website updates paused during federal funding lapse; last official update noted Oct 1, 2025. (Notice active during this week) Mine Health and Safety Administration

Texas Spotlight: None identified this week specific to state regulators.

Roadway & Transportation Safety

  • NSF campaign week begins Nov 2–8 with employer-ready assets on fatigue and commute safety. (Oct 30–Nov 2, 2025) National Sleep Foundation

  • NOAA CPC prognostic discussion (issued Nov 2) flags upcoming temperature/precipitation patterns relevant to winter ops and driving risk. (Nov 2–3, 2025) Climate Prediction Center

  • FMCSA ELD actions remain in effect—verify your device is not on the revoked list. (Oct 23, 2025; list live) eld.fmcsa.dot.gov

Texas Spotlight: #EndTheStreakTX awareness pushes continue into Nov 7, marking 25 years since Texas’ last deathless day on the roads. (Ongoing; campaign hub) Texas Department of Transportation

School Safety

  • TXSSC TCOLE #4064 SBLE training schedule identifies late-Oct and early-Nov sessions for school-based law enforcement. (Oct 30–31 & Nov 6–7, 2025) txssc.txstate.edu

  • TXSSC School Behavioral Threat Assessment training details the required two-step process (online course + virtual training) for Texas teams. txssc.txstate.edu

  • TXSSC events hub lists additional fall offerings for K-12 safety teams. txssc.txstate.edu

Texas Spotlight: Items above are Texas-specific.

Consumer & Public Safety

Texas Spotlight: None specific this week; monitor local retailer postings for the FDA peach recall’s Texas impact. U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Emergency Management & Preparedness

  • NOAA CPC 6–10 & 8–14 day outlooks released over Nov 2–3 guide staffing and outdoor work planning into mid-November. (Nov 2–3, 2025) Climate Prediction Center

  • FEMA/HMA & BRIC resources remain available for winter-weather and flood-mitigation project development (context page refreshed in October). (Oct 23, 2025) OSHA

  • FHWA TIM resources for responders and agencies prepping November outreach/training FHWA Operations

Texas Spotlight: TxDOT Move Over/Slow Down reminders for roadside worker protection remain a state priority heading into darker evenings. Texas Department of Transportation

Heads Up Dates

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