News from the Safety Industry

Small Breaks, Big Impact: How Microbreaks Improve Safety and Performance

Published: Thursday June 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A structured microbreak program piloted in office and factory settings shows measurable gains in comfort, productivity, and employee engagement—without disrupting workflow.

AIHA Launches Heat Stress App 2.0

Published: Wednesday June 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
How a real-time app from AIHA is helping safety leaders tackle rising heat stress risks—indoors and out.

Arizona Workers Demand Statewide Heat Protection Standard Amid Soaring Temperatures

Published: Wednesday June 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As temperatures climb to 115°F, the Arizona Heat Standards Coalition and allies call on state officials to adopt enforceable protections for workers facing extreme heat.

OSHA Cites Two Production Companies in Fatal Stage Collapse

Published: Wednesday June 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Stage FX Inc. and James Thomas Productions LLC cited for serious safety violations following October 2024 employee fatality during stage erection.

LEO Series Highlights Mental Health as Key to Safer, Healthier Workplaces

Published: Tuesday June 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Three-part webinar series with University of Michigan expert offers strategies to embed mental well-being into workplace culture.

Trench Safety Stand Down Highlights Ongoing Risks Despite Decline in Fatalities

Published: Tuesday June 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As fatalities decline, safety advocates urge workers to stay vigilant during Trench Safety Stand Down Week by reviewing life-saving practices like “Trench Safety by the Numbers.”

Idaho Grocery Chain Fined 250K for Employing Minors in Hazardous Jobs

Published: Tuesday June 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Swensen’s Magic Markets violated federal child labor laws by assigning dangerous tasks to underage workers and failing to pay overtime.

AI in Safety: From Hype to Real-World Impact

Published: Tuesday June 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
How artificial intelligence is already improving safety inspections, reporting, and risk forecasting—and where it still falls short.

Nationwide Week of Action Launches to Demand Heat Protections for U.S. Workers

Published: Tuesday June 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
National COSH and allies mobilize across the U.S. as OSHA begins hearings on historic federal heat safety rule.

NFPA Celebrates Global Safety Excellence at 2025 Stars at Night Awards

Published: Monday June 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The National Fire Protection Association honored trailblazers in fire, electrical, and life safety at its 2025 gala in Las Vegas, spotlighting leaders and innovations that are shaping safer communities worldwide.

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