News from the Safety Industry
OSHA Finds Railroad Retaliated Over Lightning Concerns
Published: Friday October 2nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Union Pacific is challenging an order to pay at least $304,869 after OSHA found it fired a worker who raised storm safety concerns.
Frontline Launches Visual Tool for Incident Reporting
Published: Friday October 2nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
ClickMap allows workers to identify injury and hazard locations on diagrams, facility layouts and equipment photos.
AIHA Workshops to Examine How Occupational Exposure Limits Are Developed and Applied
Published: Friday October 2nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Legionella and the Next Generation of Workplace Detection
Published: Friday October 2nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Water system maintenance, testing and response planning can help safety teams strengthen workplace Legionella control.
NSC Joins OSHA Alliance to Prevent Workplace Deaths
Published: Thursday October 1st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Training and resources will focus on helping employers recognize hazards that could cause serious injuries or fatalities.
Senate Confirms Keith Sonderling as U.S. Secretary of Labor
Published: Thursday October 1st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Sonderling will lead the Department of Labor, which oversees federal workplace safety and health enforcement through OSHA.
Miners Seek Stronger Black Lung Protections
Published: Thursday October 1st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Health professionals and mining families raised concerns about dust exposure and access to disability benefits.
OSHA Awards $10.2 Million for Workplace Safety Training
Published: Thursday October 1st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Susan Harwood grants will support 67 organizations providing hazard-recognition and prevention training nationwide.
Workplace Ergonomics Campaign Targets Sprains and Strains
Published: Thursday October 1st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
October outreach offers employers training and planning resources to address hazards associated with moving loads.
California Moves toward Pollution Protections for Outdoor Workers near Border Rivers
Published: Thursday October 1st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
SB 1046 requires Cal/OSHA to propose safety standards for lifeguards, park rangers and other high-risk employees by 2030.
