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Coverage on the latest workplace safety news and issues, including standards and PPE, along with strategies for preventing work-related injuries, protecting workers, and improving working conditions.

]]> https://www.ishn.com/rss/2716-occupational-safety en-us It Was Just Sugar: Catastrophic Safety Failures in Louisville 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

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115384 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:36:48 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115384-it-was-just-sugar-catastrophic-safety-failures-in-louisville Shifting from Compliance to Maturity: A Conversation with ASSP’s 2026 Safety Professional of the Year Wyatt Bradbury Recognized for his exceptional leadership and technical expertise, Wyatt Bradbury talks about modern indicator-based safety strategies and advocating for inclusive safety standards.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115374 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115374-shifting-from-compliance-to-maturity-a-conversation-with-assps-2026-safety-professional-of-the-year-wyatt-bradbury Heat Illness Prevention Begins Long Before Temperatures Rise 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115370 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115370-heat-illness-prevention-begins-long-before-temperatures-rise OSHA Fines Grocer H-E-B $18K in Warehouse Worker's Death In October 2025, a woman died of blunt trauma to the left lower extremity while working in a San Antonio H-E-B warehouse.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115367 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:17:37 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115367-osha-fines-grocer-h-e-b-18k-in-warehouse-workers-death Safety Stand-Down Turns Awareness into Safer Jobsite Behaviors Werner is bridging the disconnect between compliance and real-world behavior, and building a sustainable culture where safety is deeply personal.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115363 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115363-safety-stand-down-turns-awareness-into-safer-jobsite-behaviors OSHA Cites Piggly Wiggly Franchisee For Serious Violations After Amputation OSHA cited the employer with a willful violation for bypassing the machine’s safety guards.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115361 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:44:44 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115361-osha-cites-piggly-wiggly-franchisee-for-serious-violations-after-amputation ISEA and J. J. Keller Release 2026 PPE Pain Points Study Results Research highlights steady progress yet ongoing challenges with compliance, comfort, and fit affecting worker safety.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115355 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:02:08 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115355-isea-and-j-j-keller-release-2026-ppe-pain-points-study-results OSHA: Railroad Wrongfully Suspended Worker for Reporting Train Collision, Safety Concerns The agency investigated a complaint filed by a Kansas City-based employee of Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115353 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:29:55 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115353-osha-railroad-wrongfully-suspended-worker-for-reporting-train-collision-safety-concerns National COSH Warns Against Weakening Independent Mine Safety Oversight 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115342 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:42:50 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115342-national-cosh-warns-against-weakening-independent-mine-safety-oversight Psychosocial Hazards Linked to More Than 800,000 Worker Deaths Annually 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115340 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:57:58 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115340-psychosocial-hazards-linked-to-more-than-800-000-worker-deaths-annually OSHA Investigating Fatal Fall at SpaceX Starbase OSHA is investigating a worker’s death at SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in South Texas on Friday, May 15, 2026.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115339 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:49:05 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115339-osha-investigating-fatal-fall-at-spacex-starbase PODCAST | Shadows on the Job Site 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115338 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115338-podcast-shadows-on-the-job-site What is Fall of Ground in Underground Mining? Fall of ground refers to the unexpected collapse or detachment of rock from the roof, sidewalls, or face of an underground excavation.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115327 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115327-what-is-fall-of-ground-in-underground-mining How to Tell When a Co-Worker is Impaired? A Safety Pro’s Challenge 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. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115323 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:29:26 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115323-how-to-tell-when-a-co-worker-is-impaired-a-safety-pros-challenge The Hidden Hazards of Tank Batteries 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. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115322 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115322-the-hidden-hazards-of-tank-batteries Annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ Companies Eye-Opening Look at Safety Violations The report was released amid a sharp drop in workplace health and safety enforcement, as federal penalties decline 47 percent in 2025.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115321 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115321-annual-dirty-dozen-companies-eye-opening-look-at-safety-violations OSHA Highlights Safe Construction Practices During 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115319 Wed, 06 May 2026 12:28:56 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115319-osha-highlights-safe-construction-practices-during-2026-national-safety-stand-down-to-prevent-falls Tennessee OSHA Issues Record $3.1M Fine After Deadly Explosion at Munitions Plant The Oct. 10, 2025 explosion killed all 16 workers inside the facility. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115313 Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115313-tennessee-osha-issues-record-31m-fine-after-deadly-explosion-at-munitions-plant Extending the Life of Aging Coal Plants Requires Modern Approach to Safety 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115317 Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115317-extending-the-life-of-aging-coal-plants-requires-modern-approach-to-safety OSHA Finds Florida Roofing Company Willfully Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards After Worker’s Fatal Fall The employer also failed to adequately train employees to recognize fall hazards.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115312 Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115312-osha-finds-florida-roofing-company-willfully-exposed-workers-to-safety-hazards-after-workers-fatal-fall WERNER to Host 750 Safety Training Events for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down 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. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115309 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115309-werner-to-host-750-safety-training-events-for-oshas-national-safety-stand-down Study Worker Behavior to Implement Real Change, Optimize Efficiency peter.furst@gmail.com (Peter G. Furst) 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115316 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115316-study-worker-behavior-to-implement-real-change-optimize-efficiency Contractors Cited for Violations in Death of Worker at ICE Facility 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115311 Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115311-contractors-cited-for-violations-in-death-of-worker-at-ice-facility Deep Dive: Is AIHA’s ‘Looming Crisis’ Real? dan.markiewicz@gmail.com (Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP) AIHA is trying to help the OEHS community address a “looming” crisis. Among the organization’s 2026 Public Policy Priorities, the crisis concern is ranked third

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115314 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115314-deep-dive-is-aihas-looming-crisis-real OSHA Updates National Emphasis Program as Original Program Expires The revised National Emphasis Program is effective immediately and will be in place for five years after the effective date.  

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115306 Fri, 01 May 2026 16:36:21 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115306-osha-updates-national-emphasis-program-as-original-program-expires Critical Infrastructure Assessment Requirements for Industrial Facilities in High-Wind Zones A plan that looks comprehensive on paper does not guarantee protection in a real-world high-wind event. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115301 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:44:08 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115301-critical-infrastructure-assessment-requirements-for-industrial-facilities-in-high-wind-zones Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse: A Workplace Safety Strategy Employers Can’t Overlook Prescription opioids and other controlled substances remain widely used to treat workplace and non-workplace injuries.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115300 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:02:50 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115300-preventing-prescription-drug-misuse-a-workplace-safety-strategy-employers-cant-overlook China International OSH Expo Showcases Innovations with 43K Attendees CIOSH is part of Messe Düsseldorf’s portfolio of worldwide occupational safety and health trade fairs, including A+A, the world’ leading trade fair in this sector. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115296 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:43:58 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115296-china-international-osh-expo-showcases-innovations-with-43k-attendees U.S. Chemical Safety Board Opens Investigation into Fatal Chemical Incident at West Virginia Facility The agency is opening an investigation into the fatal chemical release on April 22 at the Catalyst Refiners, Inc. facility in Nitro, West Virginia.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115294 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:39 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115294-us-chemical-safety-board-opens-investigation-into-fatal-chemical-incident-at-west-virginia-facility What Happened to Cal/OSHA? Cal/OSHA for decades has been held up as a model for states (21 and Puerto Rico) that run their own OSHA programs. But recent budget slashing and under-staffing are limiting enforcement actions.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115288 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:17:49 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115288-what-happened-to-cal-osha