USMWF United Support and Memorial for Workplace Fatalities

11/05/2026

Halfords fined after employee killed during repair

Niall Fawcett died on a slip road at junction 7 of the M56 near Bowdon, Cheshire, in August 2024.

11/05/2026

🚨🚨 Please see the attached Service Bulletin/Field Advisory from Elliot Equipment Company. Please share this bulletin with your stakeholders, particularly those in the construction industry, who may be operating cranes on their worksites. One of our stakeholders shared that they experienced a boom failure causing the basket to fall at least 10 feet while two workers were in the basket. Fortunately, there were no injuries or fatalities. Thanks to the stakeholders for taking quick action to work together to get the word out. As a result, many have put this fleet of cranes out of operation while this matter is being investigated to ensure workers go home safe.

11/04/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO NOVEMBER 8, 2026!

📢 Leadership Opportunity with USMWF

United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF) is seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting families affected by workplace fatalities and advancing our mission.

As we prepare for upcoming elections, we are looking for candidates interested in serving in the following roles:

• President
• Secretary
• Family Board Member

If you are interested in helping guide the future of USMWF and making a meaningful impact to this wholly volunteer-led organization, we encourage you to consider serving. Family members who have been affected by a workplace fatality are especially encouraged to participate.

If you are interested in serving in any of these positions, or would like to nominate yourself for consideration, please submit your resume and a short cover letter no later than November 1, 2026, to [email protected].

Together, we can continue honoring our loved ones and supporting families through advocacy, remembrance, and change.

10/29/2026

October Newsletter -

As we look ahead to our upcoming board elections, I want to take a moment to reflect on the strength of our mission and the importance of the work we do together in supporting families affected by workplace fatalities.

10/28/2026

We want to make you aware that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will host a webinar, Passport to Safety and Health Training: Warehouse Safety, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2 pm ET. This webinar will provide participants with practical strategies for identifying workplace hazards and implementing effective controls to create a safer, healthier work environment.



Attendees will learn to recognize common hazards during warehouse operations and apply proven prevention techniques. The session will also cover powered industrial truck safety, including employer responsibilities and best practices for reducing incidents. Additional topics include ergonomic approaches to material handling, along with methods for assessing and mitigating hazards associated with chemical exposures and thermal stressors. Attendees will also receive a brief overview of resources and assistance available through OSHA’s Cooperative Programs.

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10/21/2026

REMINDER! DEADLINE DATE APPROACHING!
📢 Leadership Opportunity with USMWF
United Support & Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF) is seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about supporting families affected by workplace fatalities and advancing our mission.
As we prepare for upcoming elections, we are looking for candidates interested in serving in the following roles:
• President
• Secretary
• Family Board Member
If you are interested in helping guide the future of USMWF and making a meaningful impact to this wholly volunteer-led organization, we encourage you to consider serving. Family members who have been affected by a workplace fatality are especially encouraged to participate.
If you are interested in serving in any of these positions, or would like to nominate yourself for consideration, please submit your resume and a short cover letter no later than November 1, 2026, to [email protected].
Together, we can continue honoring our loved ones and supporting families through advocacy, remembrance, and change.

10/17/2026

We want to make you aware of an upcoming webinar, Building a Mentally Healthy Culture, hosted by the Voluntary Protection Program Participant’s Association (VPPPA) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 1 pm ET. Topics covered include how a culture of caring and wellbeing can reduce the stigma associated with help seeking for mental health, substance misuse, and su***de prevention; building a mentally healthy culture; the three Vs of leadership: Vocal, Visible, and Vulnerable; and identifying what a company can do to help promote mental wellbeing.



For additional information and to register, please visit here.

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10/16/2026

10/11/2026

Employee at Johnstown’s Galleria Mall dead, found in deep trench on job site

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WTAJ) — An employee at the Galleria Mall died Saturday after being found at the bottom of an 8-foot-deep trench in a construction site. First responders from the Richland Fire Depar…