Occupational Safety

2016 – 2026: AIHA’s Outgoing CEO Charts Changes and Issues

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:45:49 -0400

Larry Sloan, CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), is stepping down at the end of 2026 after 10 years managing the association. ISHN interviewed Sloan for an EHS overview.

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.

Why Storage System Design Is Now an OSHA Priority

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:57:02 -0400

In 2022, the latest data available, the injury and illness rate in the warehouse sector stood at 4.8 cases per 100 full-time workers, compared to 2.7 across industry as a whole.

Overcoming Trailer Creep Hazards Through Engineered Loading Dock Solutions

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:42:41 -0400

Understanding loading dock trailer creep prevention is not enough. The real question is whether your facility is prepared to implement the engineered solutions that physically eliminate the hazard.

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.

How Human-Led AI is Rewriting the Ergonomics Playbook

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0400

While traditional ergonomics programs successfully target major posture and lifting risks, repetitive hand and wrist strains have historically flown under the radar.

Managing Workplace Heat Risk: OSHA Requirements for Employers

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:11:50 -0400

With warming trends now documented across 41 states and heatwaves occurring at roughly twice the frequency seen in the 1960s, an issue that used to be limited to certain seasons is now emerging as an ongoing occupational risk.

It Was Just Sugar: Catastrophic Safety Failures in Louisville

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:36:48 -0400

A two-year Chemical Safety Board investigation reveals a series of lapses. This case study provides OSH professionals with a roadmap to prevent such massive failures

Shifting from Compliance to Maturity: A Conversation with ASSP’s 2026 Safety Professional of the Year Wyatt Bradbury

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Recognized for his exceptional leadership and technical expertise, Wyatt Bradbury talks about modern indicator-based safety strategies and advocating for inclusive safety standards.

Heat Illness Prevention Begins Long Before Temperatures Rise

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

In construction, manufacturing, and other high-exertion industries, heat exposure is predictable, measurable, and something we see season after season. Yet many heat illness prevention efforts still focus primarily on what happens during the work shift.

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.

Safety Stand-Down Turns Awareness into Safer Jobsite Behaviors

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Werner is bridging the disconnect between compliance and real-world behavior, and building a sustainable culture where safety is deeply personal.

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.

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.

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.

Psychosocial Hazards Linked to More Than 800,000 Worker Deaths Annually

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:57:58 -0400

On-the-job psychosocial risk factors may contribute to more than 800,000 worker deaths globally each year due to cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders, according to recent research.

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.

PODCAST | Shadows on the Job Site

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

On the latest episode of ISHN’s podcast, Simon Goncharenko dissects the dual challenges of fraudulent site access and the massive generational knowledge transfer currently facing the workforce.

What is Fall of Ground in Underground Mining?

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Fall of ground refers to the unexpected collapse or detachment of rock from the roof, sidewalls, or face of an underground excavation.

How to Tell When a Co-Worker is Impaired? A Safety Pro’s Challenge

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:29:26 -0400

Mike works in a large consumer goods warehouse, driving a forklift. For the past week or two he hasn’t been himself. Coworkers have noticed the change.

The Hidden Hazards of Tank Batteries

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Tank batteries in oil and gas fields, like the Permian and Uinta Basins, pose silent risks from trapped gases that can build up during routine tasks.

Annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ Companies Eye-Opening Look at Safety Violations

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The report was released amid a sharp drop in workplace health and safety enforcement, as federal penalties decline 47 percent in 2025.

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.

Extending the Life of Aging Coal Plants Requires Modern Approach to Safety

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

A sharp increase in energy demand due to the rapid growth of power-intensive AI, combined with ever-evolving policy priorities are reshaping assumptions about coal-fired power.

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.

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.

Study Worker Behavior to Implement Real Change, Optimize Efficiency

peter.furst@gmail.com (Peter G. Furst) — Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In studying worker behavior as they go about performing their tasks, one may realize that the worker’s attitude was manifested in how they performed their work.

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.