News from the Safety Industry

Safe lifting involves more than technique. Workplace design, load positioning and ergonomic solutions can help workers keep loads closer and reduce physical strain.

Prosecutors allege the company sold OSHA and Site Safety Training cards to individuals who had not completed required construction safety courses.

The U.S. has approximately 17,000 abandoned underground mines and 56,000 abandoned surface mines.

Employers and safety professionals across the nation will pause work on Sept 14 to raise awareness for mental health in construction.

Federal officials urge stricter lock-out procedures and fall protection after a miner was engulfed in hopper material.

Expanding National Traffic Awareness Month to industrial sites addresses rising worker pedestrian deaths through AI edge vision retrofits.

High-visibility safety orange powder coating extends detection distance, leverages peripheral vision, and prevents early drive-offs around industrial loading racks.

About 150 underground roof or back fall accidents were reported in the first seven months of 2026, including one fatality.

The May 19 accident also injured two contractors and prompted the agency to issue roof and rib safety recommendations.

VizCon will display safety apparel and traffic-control products for work zones, pedestrian areas and other controlled environments.