News from the Safety Industry

The Robert W. Campbell Award recognizes the safety science leader for integrating environmental and health standards into its business operations.

State officials are urging employers to strengthen fall protection measures, training and hazard awareness as roofing work increases and risks remain high.

AI agents are now merging wearable sensor data with historical incident logs to automate root-cause analysis and transform reactive safety into proactive prevention.

As new technologies reshape the workplace, NFPA is emphasizing the need for updated training, hazard awareness, and adherence to electrical safety standards to protect workers.

OSHA orders CPKC to pay damages after suspending an employee who reported a train collision and safety hazards.

The May 4–8 event urges construction employers and workers to pause operations and focus on fall prevention through training, hazard awareness, and jobsite safety activities.

The National Safety Council is urging employers and workers to take part in the May 4–8 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, with an emphasis on education and risk awareness in the construction industry.

Oregon high schoolers will receive awards during a May 5 livestream for creating ads that promote heat-illness prevention.

Structural failures in a temporary balcony railing led to a fatal 14-foot fall during a loading operation at a Washington construction site.

Construction crews are encouraged to use site-specific checklists and worker feedback to refresh accident prevention programs.