News from the Safety Industry
Maine Department of Labor Offers Free Workplace Safety Trainings in July
Published: Friday June 20th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Free workplace safety trainings will be held in Augusta this July, covering topics including ergonomics, silica exposure, ladder safety, electrical hazards, and OSHA compliance.
Construction and Logistics Workers Brace for Recession’s Impact
Published: Friday June 20th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Construction and logistics workers are feeling the pinch of a slowing economy. A new survey reveals how they're adapting—and how employers are falling short.
Small Breaks, Big Impact: How Microbreaks Improve Safety and Performance
Published: Thursday June 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A structured microbreak program piloted in office and factory settings shows measurable gains in comfort, productivity, and employee engagement—without disrupting workflow.
AIHA Launches Heat Stress App 2.0
Published: Wednesday June 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
How a real-time app from AIHA is helping safety leaders tackle rising heat stress risks—indoors and out.
Arizona Workers Demand Statewide Heat Protection Standard Amid Soaring Temperatures
Published: Wednesday June 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As temperatures climb to 115°F, the Arizona Heat Standards Coalition and allies call on state officials to adopt enforceable protections for workers facing extreme heat.
OSHA Cites Two Production Companies in Fatal Stage Collapse
Published: Wednesday June 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Stage FX Inc. and James Thomas Productions LLC cited for serious safety violations following October 2024 employee fatality during stage erection.
LEO Series Highlights Mental Health as Key to Safer, Healthier Workplaces
Published: Tuesday June 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Three-part webinar series with University of Michigan expert offers strategies to embed mental well-being into workplace culture.
Trench Safety Stand Down Highlights Ongoing Risks Despite Decline in Fatalities
Published: Tuesday June 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As fatalities decline, safety advocates urge workers to stay vigilant during Trench Safety Stand Down Week by reviewing life-saving practices like “Trench Safety by the Numbers.”
Idaho Grocery Chain Fined 250K for Employing Minors in Hazardous Jobs
Published: Tuesday June 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Swensen’s Magic Markets violated federal child labor laws by assigning dangerous tasks to underage workers and failing to pay overtime.
AI in Safety: From Hype to Real-World Impact
Published: Tuesday June 17th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
How artificial intelligence is already improving safety inspections, reporting, and risk forecasting—and where it still falls short.