News from the Safety Industry

A state fatality investigation details how a tire exploded during inflation outside a restraining cage, prompting Washington L&I to warn shops to review training, procedures, and safe-inflation controls.

Sanchez, a longtime public media and policy leader, will oversee the National Safety Council’s communications, government affairs, and advocacy teams as the organization expands its national safety influence.

A look at how rainwater, spills, cleaning activities, and sanitizer drips reduce floor traction—and the layered strategies facility managers can use to prevent slip and fall incidents.

New statewide data shows mine and quarry injuries dropping to a record 0.82 rate, reflecting strong safety training efforts and industry-wide commitment to prevention.

Flexible schedules can reduce exposure risks and stress for workers in treatment—strengthening safety, health and overall well-being.

A fatal machine-cleaning incident at a New Jersey processing facility has led to more than $1.1 million in OSHA penalties for willful and repeated lockout/tagout failures.

NSC received nearly $1.3 million in federal grants to grow its employer roadway safety programs in four states with free training and resources to prevent crashes and injuries.

A 39-year-old worker was fatally crushed when unstable lumber stacks collapsed at an Oregon sawmill, leading state safety officials to issue serious citations and renew warnings about widespread stacking and storage hazards across multiple industries.

November 24, 2025

From flying debris and chemical splashes to radiation, dust, and high-pressure equipment, industrial environments expose workers to eye hazards every day. Understanding these risks—and using the right protection—can prevent injuries and safeguard long-term vision.