News from the Safety Industry

More than $10.5 million will fund required instruction for new and experienced miners, with programs tailored to local hazards.

New national incident data could help responders prepare for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard.

About half of all fatal work zone crashes in 2023 happened at night, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as more road work moves to nighttime hours.

Egregious penalties would be assessed for each exposed employee and enterprise-wide penalties for each location, with written comments due Nov. 30 ahead of a Dec. 3 hearing.

OSHA staff found some nonconformances during a 2025 on-site review, which the agency said the company has since addressed, and no public comments were filed.

In a new OH&S SafetyPod episode, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly examines emerging technologies, evolving workplace risks and priorities for 2027.

The agency also reopened comments on its 2025 proposal through Dec. 8 after receiving a request for a hearing during the original comment window.

Most missed training deadlines come down to communication, not content. Here's how AI can target reminders, track completion lag and keep people in charge of competency decisions.

This week's products include cut-resistant apparel, carbon-toe work boots, pallet rack repair kits, an automated compressed air control and a weatherproof cable enclosure.

The proposed regulations would adjust inspection and permit fees for boilers, air tanks and other pressure vessels to cover the costs of the state's inspection program.