News from the Safety Industry

Senate Committee Advances Respirator Requirements for Federal Wildland Firefighters

Published: Monday September 21st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The measure would direct the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior to work with OSHA, NIOSH and wildfire agencies on the requirements.

From Air Horns to Mass Notification How JFKs New Terminal One Elevated Construction Safety

Published: Monday September 21st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Lessons learned from implementing site-wide emergency notification during construction of one of the largest airport terminal projects in North America

California Outreach Program Visits 541 Agricultural Worksites

Published: Friday September 18th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The summer pilot provided employers and workers with information on young worker protections, workplace safety and heat illness prevention across 22 counties.

Who Will Fill the Next Generation of Safety Roles?

Published: Friday September 18th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Reskilling workers from operational, military and public safety roles could help address the growing shortage of OHS professionals.

Oklahoma Company Credits OSHA Consultation Program with Safety Improvements

Published: Thursday September 17th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A-Line TDS implemented changes to its safety program after participating in OSHA On-Site Consultation, including greater employee involvement in daily safety meetings.

Updated First Aid Standard Expands Overdose Response and Emergency Training

Published: Thursday September 17th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The voluntary 2026 revision identifies naloxone as a supplemental supply and adds guidance for first aid, CPR and AED training.

Beyond the Hard Hat: Making Mental Health Part of Safety Culture

Published: Thursday September 17th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Recognizing the signs, starting conversations, and reducing stigma can help create safer, more connected job sites.

NSC Links Severe Incidents to OSHA Violations

Published: Thursday September 17th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New analysis connects frequently cited workplace standards with federal injury, illness and fatality data.

CSB Links Furnace Explosion to Valve Error and Inadequate Safeguards

Published: Thursday September 17th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Investigators found that 11 administrative controls failed to stop flammable gas from entering Furnace 5 and causing the explosion.

Bioenergy Plant Deploys Connected Monitors for Gas Exposure and Lone Worker Risks

Published: Thursday September 17th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The G8 devices provide workers at the U.K. facility with fall alerts, location tracking and 24-hour emergency monitoring.

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