News from the Safety Industry

Beyond hard hats and hazard signs, long-term health risks like stress, burnout, and financial insecurity are reshaping how we define workplace safety—and what OSHA’s role should be.

The mobile screening program offers coal miners free, confidential evaluations to support early detection of black lung disease at multiple community and mine sites.

The substantial use of Benzene in the creation of different polymers, resins, and man-made fibers makes the chemical an unavoidable material across different industries.

Six federal agencies introduce or expand self-audit initiatives to help employers, unions, and benefits administrators proactively identify and correct labor law violations.

The FY 2024 FAME report highlights major reductions in workplace fatalities and strong enforcement performance by North Carolina’s Occupational Safety and Health Division.

A forward-looking session at Safety 2025 urges construction leaders to address suicide, substance use, and mental health alongside traditional safety hazards.

The new Safety Trekr AI platform delivers fast, trusted safety guidance using artificial intelligence and verified content from a 1,330-page professional handbook.

National safety organizations partner to drive standards, expand collaboration, and promote safer work environments across industries.

At Safety 2025, keynote speaker Shasta Nelson told safety professionals that positivity, consistency, and vulnerability are key to fostering the engagement that sustains safety culture.

Steel-toed boots are a safety staple, but knowing when to use them—and when to consider alternatives—can make all the difference in foot protection and comfort.