News from the Safety Industry
NSC Honors 2026 CEOs Who "Get It" for Safety Leadership
Published: Tuesday January 27th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
National Safety Council recognizes seven executives for advancing workplace safety, health, and employee well-being.
Roofing Contractor Reaches Settlement After Fatal Fall
Published: Monday January 26th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
DME Construction Associates will pay $600,000 and implement enhanced fall protection and safety measures following an OSHA investigation into a fatal workplace fall.
New York roofing contractor enters into settlement agreement with US Department of Labor after willfully failing to protect worker in 2021 fatal fall
Published: Monday January 26th 2026
Source: OSHA News
New York roofing contractor enters into settlement agreement with US Department of Labor after willfully failing to protect worker in 2021 fatal fall NEW YORK
Ergonomics Emerges as a Critical Safety Issue in U.S. Logistics
Published: Monday January 26th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Musculoskeletal disorders driven by fatigue, repetitive motion, and poor workstation design are straining workers and threatening the sustainability of the modern supply chain.
Exhausted Workers Raise Safety Risks Across High-Hazard Industries
Published: Friday January 23rd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Safety experts warn that fatigue can impair judgment and lead to system-wide failures, not just individual injuries.
Automation's Role in Managing Safety Risks in Understaffed Hospitals
Published: Thursday January 22nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Chronic staffing shortages raise risks for health care workers and patients, but automation can help—if applied thoughtfully and with human oversight.
Construction Safety Week Releases New Technical Safety Bulletins
Published: Thursday January 22nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.
Maine Department of Labor Offers Free Workplace Safety Training
Published: Wednesday January 21st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
February classes cover mine safety, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene, and fire department operations.
David Cormack Begins Tenure as LEEA Board Chair
Published: Wednesday January 21st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Cormack has begun a two-year term as chair of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, focusing on safety standards and global industry engagement.
ALI Launches 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey
Published: Tuesday January 20th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Survey will track ladder safety training, injuries, and OSHA citation trends across U.S. workplaces.
