News from the Safety Industry
Washington Excavating Company Fined $140K After Inspector Stops Trench Collapse
Published: Friday September 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Clark County contractor cited for repeated trench safety violations; quick action prevented potential tragedy.
Jonathan Morrison Confirmed as NHTSA Administrator; NSC Welcomes Senate Vote
Published: Friday September 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
National Safety Council urges urgent action as roadway deaths remain at crisis levels.
Eye-Tracking Tech Offers Alternative Approach to Impairment Screening
Published: Friday September 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Gaize showcases safety professionals an alternative to traditional drug testing at NSC, with real-time detection of on-the-job impairment.
BLS Data Highlights Leading Workplace Injury and Fatality Trends
Published: Friday September 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
At the NSC Safety Congress, researcher Jay Vietas connected OSHA’s Top 10 violations with 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics data to help safety managers target prevention.
Strengthening Lone Worker Safety Through Crisis Readiness
Published: Friday September 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
At this week’s NSC Safety Congress & Expo, EcoOnline’s Xavier Braham outlined the importance of integrating lone worker protection with crisis management.
AIHA Releases New eBook to Help Workplaces and Schools Fight Airborne Disease Risk
Published: Thursday September 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The free “Healthier Workplaces and Schools” guide offers risk-assessment tools and mitigation strategies designed for non-technical decision makers to combat airborne infectious diseases.
NSC Appoints Anas Al-Hamwi as Board Chair, Welcomes Five New Members
Published: Thursday September 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The National Safety Council announced new leadership during its 2025 Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, naming Al-Hamwi chair and adding five industry leaders to its board.
NSC Recognizes Organizations, Individuals for Outstanding Safety Contributions
Published: Thursday September 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
At the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, the National Safety Council honored drivers, students, and employers for excellence in injury prevention and safety culture.
Workplace Injury “Hotspots” Expose Cities and Industries at Highest Risk
Published: Thursday September 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New analysis shows injuries are concentrated in specific locations and sectors, offering a roadmap for targeted prevention.
OSHA Reveals 2025 Top 10 Most Cited Standards
Published: Wednesday September 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
At the NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, OSHA’s Eric Harbin shared the preliminary list of the agency’s most frequently cited violations, with fall protection once again leading the way.
