News from the Safety Industry

Free Screenings Offered to Help Coal Miners Detect Black Lung Early

Published: Friday March 6th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
NIOSH is offering free screenings to help coal miners identify black lung disease early and track respiratory health impacts from coal mine dust exposure.

Why Industrial Hygiene Controls Fail When Workers Are Alone

Published: Friday March 6th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Industrial hygiene controls often fail in lone worker environments where supervision and monitoring are limited.

NY Construction Peer Network Targets Worker Suicide

Published: Thursday March 5th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A new peer-led support program aims to reduce suicide risk and promote mental wellness among unionized construction workers in New York City.

Florida Contractor Cited After Fatal HVAC Pipe Explosion

Published: Thursday March 5th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
An OSHA investigation into a Bal Harbor Shops worksite fatality resulted in two serious violations and $28,135 in proposed penalties for Hyvac Inc.

Rethinking the Hierarchy of Controls

Published: Thursday March 5th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Too often organizations start with PPE instead of eliminating hazards at the source. Applying the Hierarchy of Controls in the correct order is key to sustainable risk reduction and safer workplaces.

OSHA Cites New Jersey Contractor After Fatal Trench Collapse

Published: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency cites an excavation company for willful safety violations following a fatal trench collapse that killed a 34-year-old worker.

OSHA Introduces Safety Champions Program

Published: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A new Safety Champions Program aims to help employers strengthen workplace safety through a voluntary, structured framework.

MIOSHA Prioritizes Trench Safety Education

Published: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
State safety officials launch an outreach campaign to prevent excavation fatalities and provide technical training for Michigan employers.

OSHA Cites Florida Tank Contractor After Worker Dies in Confined Space Incident

Published: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Federal investigators issued 12 serious violations to a petroleum tank services contractor after a worker died from toxic chemical exposure inside a fuel storage tank at a Lake Worth jobsite.

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