Today's Safety News

Summer Restroom Readiness Supports Healthier Visitors

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

As airports, restaurants, parks entertainment venues, and other public facilities welcome larger summer crowds, Bradley Company’s 17th annual Healthy Handwashing Survey™ highlights the role well-maintained restrooms play in protecting public health and creating a positive visitor experience.

House Committee Moves to Kill OSHA Worker Heat Protections

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:37:03 -0400

The Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 (H.R. 6213) also would prevent OSHA from publishing any heat standard that’s “substantially similar.”

Court Rules OSHA Can't Mandate Companies Track Workplace Mental Health Issues

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:23:19 -0400

A U.S. appeals court has ruled in a case involving Exxon Mobil that OSHA cannot require businesses to document work-related mental illnesses reported by employees.

Ideagen Expands EHS Portfolio with Acquisition of Work Wallet

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Ideagen, a global provider of software solutions for regulated industries, announced it has added Work Wallet, a UK-based developer of mobile-first environmental, health and safety (EHS) software to its suite of solutions.

Examinetics Strengthens Safety Consulting Services With Two Additional Acquisitions

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Examinetics, a portfolio company of Coalesce Capital and the nation's leading provider of occupational health, safety and compliance solutions, has announced its acquisitions of Progressive Safety, an onsite safety provider, and Jurgiel & Associates, an industrial hygiene and safety consulting provider.

CSB Releases Bio-Lab Conyers Final Investigation Report

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final investigation report into the massive September 29, 2024, chemical fire and toxic gas release at the KIK Consumer Products Bio-Lab Plant 12 warehouse in Conyers, Georgia.

A+A 2027 Online Exhibitor Registration Now Open

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:05:51 -0400

Exhibitor applications for A+A 2027, International Trade Fair and Congress for Safety and Health at Work, are now available for the event from October 19 – 22, 2027 at the fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Premiere of OS+H Middle East in Dubai Postponed to 2027

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The premiere of OS+H Middle East in Dubai has been postponed to May 24–26, 2027.

Addressing the $10.5 Billion Fall Hazard: Shifting From Reactive Fixes to Permanent Safety Surfaces

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Same-level slips and falls cost U.S. businesses an estimated $10.5 billion annually in direct workers' compensation expenses, positioning them as the nation's second-most costly workplace injury, according to the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index.

Time Running Out to Apply for J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -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 open for applications and nominations.

DOL Awards $162M to Expand Registered Apprenticeship Through Incentives in Key Industry Sectors

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This performance-based model directly links federal funding to measurable outcomes, providing incentive payments to Registered Apprenticeship sponsors as their apprentices reach verified retention and progression milestones.

National Safety Council Recognizes Employers in Texas for Traffic Safety Excellence

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

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

Can Retailers Respond to Social Media Safety and Health Threats?

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Employee-generated social media content has become a major safety and compliance issue for retailers, according to the law firm Fisher Phillips. Content can range from funny and harmless to harassment, bullying, threats and potential violence.

Chemical Safety Board Updates Investigation into Fatal Toxic Hydrogen Sulfide Release at Maine Pulp Mill

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on the agency’s ongoing investigation into the January 27, 2026, fatal release of highly toxic hydrogen sulfide gas at the Woodland Pulp mill in Baileyville, Maine.

New Regulatory Agenda Updates OSHA Standards Action

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:56:17 -0400

Topping the list is the much-discussed national heat standard proposal. OSHA held hearings on the proposal in June 2025 and extended the post-hearing comment period twice, to October 30, 2025.

Labor Secretary Nominee Sonderling to Continue Employer-Friendly Policies

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:41:01 -0400

He replaces Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who resigned two months ago after misconduct allegations.

RoSPA OSH Skills Commission Report Examines How Shortages of Skilled Workers Impact Workplace Safety

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Skills shortages risk making workplaces less safe and less productive, with an impact on the national economy, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).

OSHA Cites Texas Contractor, Staffing Company in Fatal Injury at Elementary School

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:09:30 -0400

OSHA opened an inspection after a Jan. 7, 2026, incident involving a contract employee who was removing accumulated dirt from the school’s crawl space.

ASSP Opens Call for Presenters for Safety 2027

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) opened its call for presenters for the Safety 2027 Conference + Expo, taking place June 7-9, 2027, in New Orleans.

HexArmor Announces Partnership with Verve Motion to Expand into Wearable Ergonomic Technology

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

HexArmor, a global leader in industrial personal protective equipment, announced a strategic partnership with Verve Motion to bring SafeLift ergonomic powered exosuits to industrial workforces across North America.

AD Announces Intent to Acquire supplyFORCE

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Subject to supplyFORCE Shareholders and AD Board of Directors approvals, AD announced that the AD LLC and supplyFORCE Boards have signed an exclusive Letter of Intent for AD to acquire supplyFORCE.

RoSPA Health & Safety Award Winners Join 70 Years of Health and Safety Heroes

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

World leaders in health and safety were celebrated at a very special Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health & Safety Awards at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on June 30.

New Findings from NSC Grant Recipients Demonstrate Potential of Emerging Tech to Prevent Workplace Injuries

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

The National Safety Council released findings from the 2024-2025 MSD Solutions Lab Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant programs, highlighting innovative approaches to preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common workplace injury.

US Department of Labor Announces Nearly $13M Available in Funding for Worker Safety, Health Training Grants

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $12.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support the delivery of training and education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.

AD Recognized Across North America with Multiple Workplace Honors in 2026

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

AD announced it has earned multiple workplace recognitions in 2026, including Philadelphia Inquirer and USA Today Top Workplaces honors in the U.S. and continued Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces recognition in Canada.

OSHA Penalties Won’t Increase in 2026

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:38:16 -0400

Every year OSHA’s penalties increase at the rate of inflation, but this year the Office of Management and Budget ruled out an increase on a technicality.

Leviton Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 45% Since 2021

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Leviton announced in its 2025 Sustainability Report that the company reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% since 2021, a significant milestone as Leviton celebrates 120 years of innovation.

ASSP Appoints Parker, CSP, New President

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Monique Parker, CSP, chief sustainability officer at Elevra Lithium, began serving as the 111th president of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and chair of the ASSP Foundation, the Society’s charitable arm.

NSC Awards Grants to Advance Workplace Fatigue Prevention

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The National Safety Council has awarded more than $60,000 through the Work to Zero Workplace Fatigue Pilot Grant to help organizations test innovative technologies aimed at reducing fatigue-related incidents and fatalities.

OSHA: $3.5M in Fines in Houston Facility's Chemical Spill Response

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed more than $3.5 million in fines against three companies after federal inspectors determined they failed to protect workers during post-emergency response cleanup after a chemical spill at the BWC Terminals industrial facility in Channelview.