News from the Safety Industry

June 1, 2026

The Industrial Truck Association will host its annual event focused on reducing workplace accidents and improving operator education.

A chemical tank rupture in Longview spilled 500,000 gallons of corrosive liquid, marking one of the nation's deadliest workplace disasters in years.

Washington labor officials remind businesses of safety requirements and restricted duties for minors.

The American Industrial Hygiene Association has begun looking for a new chief executive officer following an announcement that its current leader will step down this year.

Asbestos and NORM exposures remain a persistent risk in maintenance and aging infrastructure. Proper hazard identification and advanced PPE strategies are critical to protecting workers in complex, multi-hazard environments.

How workforce wellness, PPE fit and fatigue reduction are transforming safety programs from reactive protection into proactive performance strategies.

New research shows companies struggle with employee buy-in, comfort and proper fit for female workers.

Beyond permanent hearing loss, constant background industrial sounds cause dangerous mental fatigue, alarm desensitization and critical communication failures.

Minimizing close calls leaves companies vulnerable to OSHA violations, but shifting to digital safety check-ins captures hazards before injuries happen.