News from the Safety Industry
New Products Round-Up: Friday, February 21, 2025
Published: Friday February 21st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This week’s products improve workplace safety with a space-saving faucet with eyewash, a new product catalog, and an advanced conveyor system.
Lawmakers Question OSHA’s Removal of Workplace Safety Documents
Published: Friday February 21st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Reps. Bobby Scott and Ilhan Omar are questioning OSHA’s removal of documents, citing missing materials on ergonomics, EMS response, and violence prevention.
ASSP Releases New Safety Training Standard for Construction and Demolition Sites
Published: Thursday February 20th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This voluntary consensus standard outlines best practices for hazard communication, regulatory compliance, and training.
Maryland Labor Department Proposes Delay for Family, Medical Leave Program
Published: Wednesday February 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
State officials cite federal workforce reductions and funding shifts behind the FMLI delay, impacting thousands of Maryland employees and employers.
Oregon Employers, Workers Invited to Take a ‘Safety Break’
Published: Wednesday February 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The annual event provides an opportunity for businesses and employees to recognize safety achievements, assess workplace hazards, and discuss strategies to protect workers from harm.
Ohio Reports First Probable Human Case of Bird Flu in Farm Worker
Published: Tuesday February 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Health officials said the case involves an adult male farm worker who had contact with deceased commercial poultry.
Nevada OSHA Adopts Federal Rule on PPE in Construction
Published: Tuesday February 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Nevada OSHA has adopted federal OSHA’s new rule requiring properly fitting PPE in construction.
Trump to Nominate David Keeling as OSHA Administrator
Published: Friday February 14th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
If confirmed, Keeling looks forward to working with key Labor Department officials to advance OSHA’s mission.
Understanding the Long-Term Health Effects of Dust Exposure on Construction Sites
Published: Friday February 14th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Large-scale construction projects involving drilling and demolition generate significant dust, requiring teams to navigate these challenging working conditions.
California Issues Workplace Safety Guidance for Wildfire Recovery Efforts
Published: Thursday February 13th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Department of Industrial Relations has posted guidance for employers and workers on how to proceed rapidly and safely.