Strengthening Safety Through Partnership in FY 2026
At the UT Center for Industrial Services, meaningful impact starts with strong partnerships. As OSHA launches its FY 2026 National Outreach Initiatives, UT CIS is aligning efforts with federal priorities and industry leaders to deliver proactive, practical safety support across Tennessee.
OSHA’s 2026 initiatives focus on education, awareness, and prevention through campaigns such as Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week, the Fall Prevention Campaign, Heat Illness Prevention, Safe + Sound Week, and expanded outreach around workplace mental health and suicide prevention. These efforts reinforce a national commitment to strengthening workplace safety culture.
UT CIS works alongside employers, workforce boards, manufacturers, and community partners to turn these priorities into action through targeted training, outreach, and compliance assistance.
What This Means for Tennessee Employers
OSHA’s FY 2026 focus areas emphasize expanded compliance assistance, proactive safety and health program development, and strategic enforcement focused on high risk environments.
Our team supports organizations in moving beyond reactive compliance toward structured, sustainable safety systems that protect workers and strengthen operations.
Collaboration in Action
Throughout 2026, national observances such as National Safety Month, Trench Safety Stand Down, Construction Safety Week, Safe + Sound Week, and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month create valuable opportunities for coordinated engagement and training.
In partnership with industry associations, state agencies, and local organizations, UT CIS delivers instructor led safety and health training, leadership driven safety culture development, industry specific compliance guidance, and workforce focused mental health resources.
Safety progress does not happen in isolation. It requires alignment between federal guidance, state resources, employers, and workers.
As we look ahead to FY 2026, UT CIS remains committed to strengthening these partnerships and working side by side with Tennessee organizations to build safer workplaces, stronger safety cultures, and long term operational success.