News from the Safety Industry

State safety officials have fined a Des Moines storage tank company after two explosions at a job site seriously injured workers and revealed multiple workplace safety violations.

Senators Warner, Kaine, and Fetterman urge timely enforcement of new health and safety rule for coal miners.

Medcor Safety’s Ethan Fight explains how the right safety professionals—whether full-time or on-call—can reduce incidents, improve morale, and drive operational efficiency.

OSHA cites Wilkes-Barre roofer for repeated safety violations and proposes $467K in fines.

Good safety systems help spot problems early and keep workers safe.

Improper chemical storage caused a fire at Bio-Lab’s Conyers facility, leading to OSHA citations and $61K in fines.

The U.S. Department of Labor has removed Morton Salt’s Weeks Island Mine from its pattern of violations list following marked improvements in safety and compliance.

AI Wearables are making tough jobs safer with smart, simple injury prevention.

Utility companies are turning to drones, AI, and visual tech to protect workers and reduce risks in one of the nation's most dangerous industries.

ASSP has named Linda Tapp as its new president for 2025-26, alongside other newly elected board members.