News from the Safety Industry

The proposal addresses definitions and apprentice wage and occupation notifications, with a public hearing scheduled for Oct. 29.

The planned partnership would provide employers and workers with shared safety information, educational resources and training.

Fourteen workers were killed and two were seriously injured in 16 accidents involving shoving movements investigated since October 2020.

Employers can identify musculoskeletal risks earlier by evaluating job tasks, tracking worker discomfort and providing job-specific movement training.

September 24, 2026

The Las Vegas contractor expanded training, introduced near-miss reporting and increased employee participation in identifying hazards.

The six-year effort included 600 hours of training, 28 annual safety inspections and a four-day OSHA review.

NFPA’s annual campaign highlights charging practices and warning signs of lithium-ion battery failure.

More than 50 sessions in Tacoma will cover workplace safety, with additional workshops on performance and artificial intelligence.

The five-year award will support continued training through the Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center through 2031.