News from the Safety Industry

Art Stone-Granite & Marble Inc. faces $120,000 in penalties after a U.S. Department of Labor inspection revealed repeated failures to protect workers from silica dust and occupational noise.

More than 100 NIOSH workers in West Virginia are back on the job after a federal injunction and bipartisan advocacy reversed controversial layoffs tied to a federal restructuring plan.

This week’s roundup features J.J. Keller’s tailored onsite safety training, Hemco’s ready-to-install emergency safety shower, Nightstick’s motion-activated Dual-Light headlamp, and Baffin’s rugged unisex safety boots for extreme worksites.

A House subcommittee hearing examined OSHA's recent actions and explored how to refocus the agency on workplace safety without overstepping its authority.

Labor and safety groups sued to reverse staffing and program cuts at NIOSH, citing risks to worker health.

Statewide campaign highlights teen worker safety with resources for youth, employers, and educators.

The lawsuit alleges the U.S. Postal Service violated federal whistleblower protections by firing an employee just 10 days after they reported a job-related injury while delivering mail.

A growing body of evidence reveals that PFAS in firefighter turnout gear is a serious occupational health threat, prompting urgent calls for federal legislation, research funding and safer alternatives.

Over $140K awarded to test new tech solutions that prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths on the job.

A growing body of evidence reveals that PFAS in firefighter turnout gear is a serious occupational health threat, prompting urgent calls for federal legislation, research funding and safer alternatives.