News from the Safety Industry

Effective programs must focus on relevance, interactivity and reinforcement to drive long-term results.

OSHA has issued several regulatory updates affecting construction safety that employers will want to closely monitor.

As 2025 closes, workplace safety stands at an intersection: New rules on PPE fit and heat stress signal stronger worker protections while deregulatory proposals will reshape how employers will manage compliance in 2026.

Employers must adapt hearing conservation programs to protect workers who wear hearing aids or have diminished hearing.

Cuts and shutdowns can’t halt the progress of worker protection.

By ensuring ANSI compliance, proper placement, maintenance, and worker training, portable eyewashes play a critical safety role.

Understanding how thermoplastics, fibers, and reinforcements behave under real-world conditions helps safety professionals choose gloves that truly match the hazard.

Through proper selection, inspection, setup, and adherence to safety basics, crews can significantly reduce fall hazards and ensure safer performance at height.

Safety experts warn that eliminating the Chemical Safety Board would remove a critical investigative partner to OSHA, leaving gaps in root cause analysis and hazard prevention.