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This afternoon, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and local leaders were in Cheboygan addressing public safety efforts in response to widespread flooding.

Sharing from @migovernment — follow @MichEMHS for updates on flooding and dam conditions that may impact workers and worksites across Michigan.

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.

🚨 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

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-memori…

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

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

MTI course registration deadline approaching fast — this Friday! Job Safety Analysis Made Easy is a half-day MIOSHA Training Institute course focused on identifying hazards before incidents occur. 🗓 April 8, 2026 📍 @washtenawcc 💲 $94 Register: bit.ly/3Qe4tBO

🚧 Trenching Safety Reminder • Cave-ins are the leading cause of fatalities • Protection required at 5 feet • Daily competent person inspections Learn more: osha.gov/trenching-exca… Michigan.gov/MIOSHAtrenching

🚨 MIOSHA has recorded the seventh workplace fatality of 2026. On March 23, a 19-year-old service technician assisting a disabled vehicle on eastbound I-696 near Mound Road was fatally struck by a vehicle on the shoulder. Learn more: 🔗 bit.ly/49DfiDx

On this day, 146 workers died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in U.S. history. Today, OSHA ensures safe working conditions through enforcement, training and education, and compliance assistance.

🚧 Happening tomorrow: Free webinar to prepare for the April 20–24 National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents in Construction. 📅 March 25 ⏰ 2 p.m. ET Register: bit.ly/4d7wvbM #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafetyAndHealth

🚨 Early bird savings ending soon for the 2026 Michigan Safety Conference ⏰ Deadline: March 27 at 5 p.m. 💲 Rates increase by $76 Join Michigan safety and health professionals for training and networking. Register: michsafetyconference.org/attend #MichiganSafetyConference

Michigan continues to lead in workplace safety and health. Integrating mental health into workplace safety and health is key to supporting workers and strengthening workplaces statewide. #HealthyWorkHealthyMind

🚨 MIOSHA has recorded the 6th workplace fatality of 2026. On March 13, a 43-year-old public works supervisor was fatally struck by a falling limb while clearing a roadway during storm cleanup. 🔗 bit.ly/49DfiDx

❄️ Winter storms can create dangerous conditions for workers. Snow, ice and strong winds increase the risk of slips, falls and other hazards. Winter safety tips: osha.gov/winter-weather #WorkplaceSafetyAndHealth #WinterSafety

⚠️❄️ TRAVEL ALERT ❄️⚠️ A significant winter storm continues to impact Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, bringing feet of snow, ice, high winds, and dangerous road conditions. Whiteout visibility, icy roads, and drifting snow are making travel extremely hazardous. 🚫 Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary 🏠 If you must travel, make sure you have a winter emergency kit in your vehicle Conditions will continue to worsen as the storm moves through the region. The safest place to be right now is at home. @MichStatePolice | #stayofftheroads | #miwx | #emergencymanagement | #TravelAlert

🧵Northern Michigan is getting pummeled with dangerous winter weather, including blizzard conditions in the U.P. Here are tips for dealing with power outages and other winter safety issues.

MIOSHA is hiring an Executive Secretary to support the bureau director and leadership team. 📅 Apply by March 20 📍 Lansing 🔗bit.ly/4lqSvAn Join us in protecting the workplace safety and health of Michigan workers. #MIGovjobs

☕ Coffee with MIOSHA is tomorrow near Grand Rapids. Stop by the Kent County Road Commission to connect with MIOSHA staff and discuss workplace safety and health. 📅 March 12 | ⏰ 9–11 a.m. 📍 1900 Four Mile Road NW, Walker #CoffeeWithMIOSHA #WorkplaceSafetyAndHealth