News from the Safety Industry

New Products Round-Up: Friday, January 24, 2025

Published: Friday January 24th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like AI solutions, dust control fans, benchtop ionizers and USB flashlights.

Winter Heat Stroke: The Workplace Danger You May Not Be Prepared For

Published: Friday January 24th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Addressing the risk of winter heat stroke is essential for maintaining employee safety, productivity and well-being year-round.

NSC, Massachusets Department of Labor Standards Launch Webinar Series on Distracted Driving Risks

Published: Thursday January 23rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The free webinar series aims to equip public sector professionals with strategies to mitigate distracted driving risks.

DOL Orders Reinstatement of Worker Fired Over Safety Concerns

Published: Thursday January 23rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Strasburg Rail Road Co. must reinstate and compensate an employee wrongfully fired for refusing to issue safety licenses to an unqualified manager.

OSHA Cites Appliance Manufacturer for Willful Machine Safety Lapses

Published: Wednesday January 22nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Haier US Appliance Solutions faces OSHA penalties after a supervisor's fatal injuries exposed ongoing machine safety violations.

OSHA Appoints Scott Ketcham as Deputy Assistant Secretary

Published: Wednesday January 22nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Scott Ketcham, OSHA's new deputy assistant secretary, brings over 20 years of OSHA experience and a strong background in safety enforcement and leadership.

ASSP Opens Registration for Safety 2025 Conference and Expo

Published: Tuesday January 21st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
ASSP’s annual event heads to Orlando, Florida, from July 22-24, 2025.

OSHA Cites Storm Pipe Cleaner for Safety Failures After Fatal Explosion

Published: Tuesday January 21st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA investigators highlighted the dangers of pressurized pipe plugs in the aftermath of a fatal explosion in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

MSHA Finds 119 Violations in December 2024 Impact Inspections

Published: Monday January 20th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
MSHA conducted 13 mine inspections in December 2024, uncovering 119 violations.

OSHA Partners with NSC and Road to Zero Coalition to Address Workplace Motor Vehicle Fatalities

Published: Monday January 20th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The collaboration aims to reduce transportation-related workplace fatalities by promoting safe driving practices.

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