News from the Safety Industry

The American Society of Safety Professionals celebrates the Senate’s confirmation of veteran safety leader David Keeling as OSHA’s new Assistant Secretary of Labor, highlighting his decades of experience and commitment to modernizing workplace safety.

The lapse in federal funding on October 1 has shuttered most OSHA activities, delaying enforcement actions and legal proceedings while limiting agency operations to imminent danger, fatality inspections, and other critical functions.

Content Editor Stasia DeMarco talks with Claire Bryant, Senior Program Manager of Workplace Safety Programs at NSC, about a new tool to help employers address opioid emergencies in the workplace.

Industrial leaders are turning to wearable technology—from exosuits to smart sensors—to reduce injuries, extend careers, and tackle the growing skilled labor shortage.

As temperatures drop and daylight hours shrink, construction sites face increased fall hazards, making proper planning, equipment, and safety culture more critical than ever.

OSHA has proposed more than $900,000 in penalties after a bridge painter fell into a Georgia river and drowned, citing two companies for serious safety violations.

The Labor Department is funding skills programs in shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction, and other critical sectors to strengthen workforce readiness and improve safety outcomes nationwide.

Industrial workstations and technical furniture are evolving from simple equipment into strategic tools that reduce injuries, boost worker health, and improve operational performance across manufacturing environments.

The Labor Department has awarded $250,000 in Brookwood-Sago grants to three institutions to support mine safety training and reduce workplace hazards.

Leading safety organizations are urging Congress and the White House to avoid disruptions to OSHA, NIOSH, and other critical safety agencies, warning that a government shutdown would stall essential protections for millions of workers.