News from the Safety Industry

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Virginia labor officials are recognizing Women in Construction Week by highlighting the growing role of women in the state’s construction workforce and promoting workplace safety initiatives.

NIOSH is offering free screenings to help coal miners identify black lung disease early and track respiratory health impacts from coal mine dust exposure.

March 6, 2026

Industrial hygiene controls often fail in lone worker environments where supervision and monitoring are limited.

A new peer-led support program aims to reduce suicide risk and promote mental wellness among unionized construction workers in New York City.

An OSHA investigation into a Bal Harbor Shops worksite fatality resulted in two serious violations and $28,135 in proposed penalties for Hyvac Inc.

Too often organizations start with PPE instead of eliminating hazards at the source. Applying the Hierarchy of Controls in the correct order is key to sustainable risk reduction and safer workplaces.

The agency cites an excavation company for willful safety violations following a fatal trench collapse that killed a 34-year-old worker.

A new Safety Champions Program aims to help employers strengthen workplace safety through a voluntary, structured framework.