News from the Safety Industry

Safety Break for Oregon Encourages Statewide Stand-Down on Worker Safety May 13

Published: Monday February 2nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Oregon OSHA encourages employers and workers statewide to participate in Safety Break for Oregon on May 13, a stand-down event focused on workplace safety and health.

How AI Is Transforming Forklift Safety: From Blind Spots to Proactive Prevention

Published: Friday January 30th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Forklift safety expert Jackson Phillips discusses how AI-powered collision avoidance is helping manufacturers and warehouses move from reactive safety measures to proactive prevention.

Why OSHA Recordkeeping Should Be a Strategic Safety Tool and Not Just Compliance

Published: Friday January 30th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Accurate injury and illness data is the foundation of effective workplace safety, yet many employers still treat OSHA recordkeeping as a paperwork exercise.

New Book Aims to Simplify Safety Program Development for Small Businesses

Published: Thursday January 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
"Health and Safety Programs in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Setting Them Up and Making Them Work Effectively" offers practical guidance to help organizations.

OSHA Cites Alabama Construction Company for Trench Safety Violations

Published: Thursday January 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Federal investigators found workers exposed to trench collapse hazards at a Jefferson County jobsite.

ASSP and Avetta Launch Standards-Based User Groups to Advance Data-Driven Safety

Published: Wednesday January 28th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New framework aims to move workplace safety beyond compliance by embedding consensus standards into business strategy and technology.

ASSP Launches Standards-Based User Groups, Partners with Avetta to Advance Data-Driven Safety

Published: Wednesday January 28th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New framework aims to move workplace safety beyond compliance by embedding consensus standards into business strategy and technology.

US Department of Labor investigation finds Birmingham construction company willfully exposed workers to trench collapse at Bessemer worksite

Published: Wednesday January 28th 2026
Source: OSHA News
US Department of Labor investigation finds Birmingham construction company willfully exposed workers to trench collapse at Bessemer worksiteBIRMINGHAM –

NAHB Updates Safety and Health Programs for Residential Construction

Published: Tuesday January 27th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Updated model safety plans from the National Association of Home Builders are designed to help builders, remodelers, and siding contractors improve jobsite safety.

“Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life” Named Theme for Safety Stand Down 2026

Published: Tuesday January 27th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Annual campaign, set for June 14–20, will focus on physical fitness, health, and long-term readiness for fire and emergency personnel.

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