Today's Safety News

NSC Marks 30 Years of National Safety Month

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The National Safety Council is kicking off the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month this June, calling on organizations and individuals across the country to take action against preventable injuries — a leading cause of death in the United States.

OSHA Fines Grocer H-E-B $18K in Warehouse Worker's Death

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:17:37 -0400

In October 2025, a woman died of blunt trauma to the left lower extremity while working in a San Antonio H-E-B warehouse.

Milliken Adopts IAFF PPE Manufacturer Code of Conduct

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Milliken & Company announced they have become the first textile manufacturer to sign the International Association of Fire Fighter’s (IAFF) new PPE Manufacturer Code of Conduct for Fire Fighter Protective Clothing and Equipment, reinforcing the company’s longstanding commitment to firefighter safety.

Chemical Safety Board Urges Chemical Companies to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:10:30 -0400

Adequate preparations by chemical facilities is critical to ensure the safety of workers, emergency responders, and surrounding communities.

Slamcore Secures $14M, Backed by Investors Including Rockwell Automation, to Scale Visual AI Across Intralogistics

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Slamcore, a leader in spatial intelligence software, announced a $14 million funding round from top investors, including ROKStar Ventures, a subsidiary of Rockwell Automation, a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation.

J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards Now Open for Applications & Nominations

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:36:03 -0400

Safety professionals have the opportunity to be recognized for their accomplishments with the 2026 J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards, which are now open for applications and nominations.

OSHA Cites Piggly Wiggly Franchisee For Serious Violations After Amputation

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:44:44 -0400

OSHA cited the employer with a willful violation for bypassing the machine’s safety guards.

Honeywell's Columbus Manufacturing Site Receives OSHA VPP Status

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:19:49 -0400

Honeywell’s Columbus OH32 manufacturing site has received OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star Status

Workplace Safety & Health Co. Joins SevenGen

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

SevenGen announced the acquisition of Workplace Safety & Health Co., Inc. (WSH), founded in 2000 by Richard A. Griffith, CIH.

NSC Invests $300,000 in Innovative Solutions to Prevent Workplace Injuries

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The National Safety Council has awarded $300,000 to the recipients of the 2026-2027 Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grants to support projects focused on preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common workplace injury.

ISEA and J. J. Keller Release 2026 PPE Pain Points Study Results

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:02:08 -0400

Research highlights steady progress yet ongoing challenges with compliance, comfort, and fit affecting worker safety.

OSHA: Railroad Wrongfully Suspended Worker for Reporting Train Collision, Safety Concerns

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:29:55 -0400

The agency investigated a complaint filed by a Kansas City-based employee of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.

NSC Recognizes Employers in Ohio for Traffic Safety Excellence

Thu, 28 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The National Safety Council has announced the winners of the 2026 Our Driving Concern Ohio Employer Traffic Safety Awards, which honor organizations for their firm commitment to roadway safety for their employees and all roadway users.

NFPA 800 Set to Redefine Lithium-Ion Battery Safety as Construction Industry Faces Rising Fire Risk

Wed, 27 May 2026 10:11:07 -0400

RAMTECH has warned that the imminent release of the NFPA new Battery Safety Code (NFPA 800) underscores the growing fire risk associated with lithium-ion batteries across construction and infrastructure sectors.

National COSH Warns Against Weakening Independent Mine Safety Oversight

Wed, 27 May 2026 09:42:50 -0400

Layoffs and an office closure affect the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, the independent body responsible for reviewing mine safety enforcement disputes and whistleblower cases.

OSHA Investigating Fatal Fall at SpaceX Starbase

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:49:05 -0400

OSHA is investigating a worker’s death at SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in South Texas on Friday, May 15, 2026.

OSHA Discusses ‘Good Headspace’ — Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:09:00 -0400

Promoting “good headspace” means workers are in a healthy, productive mindset to manage thoughts and emotions.

The National Safety Council Presents the Networks Catalyst in Safety Award

Fri, 15 May 2026 08:50:05 -0400

The National Safety Council announced the honorees of the 2025 Networks Catalyst in Safety Award, recognizing the driving forces behind proactive approaches to innovating critical environmental, health and safety (EHS) solutions.

Welding Summit 2026 Returns to The Woodlands This August

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:52:31 -0400

The American Welding Society (AWS) will host Welding Summit 2026: Improving Welding Competency, August 5–7, 2026, at The Woodlands Resort in The Woodlands, Texas.

The National Safety Council Honors UL Solutions with 2026 Robert W. Campbell Award

Wed, 13 May 2026 08:56:51 -0400

The National Safety Council presented UL Solutions with the 2026 Robert W. Campbell Award, which honors organizational excellence in championing environmental, health and safety (EHS) as a fundamental value.

AAADM Marks Building Safety Month

Tue, 12 May 2026 08:56:30 -0400

The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM) is supporting the mission of Building Safety Month, an initiative of the International Code Council (ICC).

OSHA Highlights Safe Construction Practices During 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

Wed, 06 May 2026 12:28:56 -0400

The nationwide event focuses on preventing falls, the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry, and reinforces the importance of planning, training, and hazard awareness to protect workers.

Tennessee OSHA Issues Record $3.1M Fine After Deadly Explosion at Munitions Plant

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The Oct. 10, 2025 explosion killed all 16 workers inside the facility.

The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month Advances Public Safety and Community Resilience

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:55:46 -0400

The International Code Council’s (ICC) annual Building Safety Month has begun and continues through May 31.

OSHA Finds Florida Roofing Company Willfully Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards After Worker’s Fatal Fall

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The employer also failed to adequately train employees to recognize fall hazards.

AD Reports Robust Member Sales Growth in First Three Months of 2026

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:31:49 -0400

AD reports that member sales through the first three months of 2026 increased 16% to nearly $28 billion across the group’s divisions and countries.

WERNER to Host 750 Safety Training Events for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Held each May as part of the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR Fall Protection Campaign, the Stand-Down promotes safe work at height through training, education, and jobsite discussions focused on fall prevention.

Contractors Cited for Violations in Death of Worker at ICE Facility

Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Federal regulators have cited three contractors for safety violations stemming from the death of a worker helping build a major immigration detention center last year.

National Safety Council and Wolters Kluwer Enablon Report Finds Adoption of AI Growing Rapidly Among EHS Pros

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Enthusiasm for AI accompanied by caution, as 90% of safety professionals agree guardrails are needed.

Avetta’s Wyatt Bradbury Named ASSP’s Safety Professional of the Year

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:54:34 -0400

A significant focus for Bradbury during his tenure at Avetta has been the company’s SMI and CMI.