News from the Safety Industry

Ergonomics Emerges as a Critical Safety Issue in U.S. Logistics

Published: Monday January 26th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Musculoskeletal disorders driven by fatigue, repetitive motion, and poor workstation design are straining workers and threatening the sustainability of the modern supply chain.

Exhausted Workers Raise Safety Risks Across High-Hazard Industries

Published: Friday January 23rd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Safety experts warn that fatigue can impair judgment and lead to system-wide failures, not just individual injuries.

Automation's Role in Managing Safety Risks in Understaffed Hospitals

Published: Thursday January 22nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Chronic staffing shortages raise risks for health care workers and patients, but automation can help—if applied thoughtfully and with human oversight.

Construction Safety Week Releases New Technical Safety Bulletins

Published: Thursday January 22nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.

Maine Department of Labor Offers Free Workplace Safety Training

Published: Wednesday January 21st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
February classes cover mine safety, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene, and fire department operations.

David Cormack Begins Tenure as LEEA Board Chair

Published: Wednesday January 21st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Cormack has begun a two-year term as chair of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, focusing on safety standards and global industry engagement.

ALI Launches 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

Published: Tuesday January 20th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Survey will track ladder safety training, injuries, and OSHA citation trends across U.S. workplaces.

NFPA Opens Nominations for 2026 Fire and Life Safety Advocacy Medal

Published: Tuesday January 20th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Award recognizes advocacy that advances firefighter safety, codes and standards, and fire hazard prevention.

IFMA Releases Global Facility Management Pulse Report

Published: Tuesday January 20th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The International Facility Management Association’s new report introduces the FM Workload Index and shows rising workload expectations for facility professionals worldwide.

J. J. Keller Expands Safety Solutions with Light-Up Protection Products

Published: Tuesday January 20th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New illuminated PPE enhances worker visibility and safety in low-light and high-traffic environments

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