News from the Safety Industry

Nobody’s Perfect: Why Forklift Safety Can't Depend on Perfect Awareness

Published: Thursday July 30th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Modern industrial sites overload operator attention, making smart AI computer vision essential to distinguish real pedestrian hazards from ambient workplace noise.

National Whistleblower Day Highlights Worker Protections Against Retaliation

Published: Thursday July 30th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA reminds employers and workers that federal whistleblower laws help protect employees who report safety concerns and other unlawful conduct.

Avetta Survey Finds Supply Chain Risks Outpacing Organizational Readiness

Published: Thursday July 30th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The survey found that many organizations lack the visibility needed to respond to growing supply chain risks.

Organizers Open Registration for Annual Safe and Sound Week

Published: Wednesday July 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Businesses across the country can access free resources to strengthen safety programs and recognize workplace achievements.

CalOSHA Issues Another Heat Warning to California Employers

Published: Wednesday July 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
State safety officials urge companies to enforce indoor and outdoor heat protocols as temperatures soar across California through August 2.

New York Blasters Board of Examiners to Meet Aug. 5

Published: Wednesday July 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The public meeting will review blaster licensing applicants and may include recommendations to the state labor commissioner.

When Safety Metrics Become the Work

Published: Wednesday July 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Over-relying on backward-looking compliance metrics like TRIR consumes critical bandwidth without addressing the root causes that drive serious workplace harm.

Michigan Safety Agency Urges Action After Spate of Workplace Fatalities

Published: Tuesday July 28th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Surge in Michigan workplace deaths prompts state officials to call for proactive safety measures and hazard training.

Workplace Heat Standards Require Adequate Shade and Timely Breaks

Published: Tuesday July 28th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Guidelines mandate shaded rest areas and scheduled cool-down periods when temperatures reach 90 degrees.

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