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.
US Labor Department finds Union Pacific Railroad wrongly terminated employee for reporting, seeking medical care for work-related injury
Published: Friday March 6th 2026
Source: OSHA News
March 6, 2026
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.
