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.

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.

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.

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