News from the Safety Industry
CIOSH 2026 Showcases Innovation in Occupational Health and Safety
Published: Friday April 24th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The 110th edition of the international expo marked 60 years of advancing personal protective equipment and industrial safety technology.
Washington Mandates Written Trenching Safety Plans
Published: Friday April 24th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Department of Labor & Industries aims to reduce excavation fatalities by requiring site-specific risk analysis and constant supervision.
ASSP Honors Leo DeBobes with Standards Medal
Published: Friday April 24th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The longtime safety professional receives the Thomas F. Bresnahan Standards Medal for his 40-year career developing workplace safety protocols.
Avetta Joins ASSP Z16 Committee to Advance Safety Metrics
Published: Friday April 24th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The company will help shape evolving standards focused on leading indicators and data-driven safety performance measurement.
Maryland Invests $4M to Expand Construction Workforce Training
Published: Friday April 24th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
State initiative aims to train nearly 400 workers for construction and infrastructure jobs through apprenticeships and support services.
US Department of Labor cites Florida roofing company for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards after worker suffers fatal fall, another injured
Published: Friday April 24th 2026
Source: OSHA News
April 24, 2026
Pipeline Inspector Reinstated After Retaliation Filing
Published: Thursday April 23rd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA orders a New Mexico firm to pay over $35,000 in damages after an inspector was fired for reporting safety violations.
Michigan Program Offers Free Mental Health Training
Published: Thursday April 23rd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Wayne State University and the Islamic Center of Detroit launch MIOSHA-funded safety sessions for construction and general industry workers.
Department of Labor finds New Mexico company wrongfully fired inspector who raised concerns during gas pipeline installation at Oklahoma site
Published: Thursday April 23rd 2026
Source: OSHA News
April 23, 2026
Unsanctioned AI Use Rising Among Global EHS Teams
Published: Thursday April 23rd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Research shows safety professionals are increasingly turning to unofficial tools as organizations struggle with data integration and governance.
