News from the Safety Industry

MSHA Details Rib Fall That Killed Assistant Shift Foreman

Published: Friday September 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The May 19 accident also injured two contractors and prompted the agency to issue roof and rib safety recommendations.

VizCon Showcases Safety Solutions at NSC Expo

Published: Friday September 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
VizCon will display safety apparel and traffic-control products for work zones, pedestrian areas and other controlled environments.

Michigan Manufacturer Cuts PPE Costs With Reusable Gear Program

Published: Thursday September 3rd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
An automotive supplier saved $700,000 and slashed landfill waste by partnering with Libra Industries to wash and reuse protective equipment.

Improve Worker Safety, Boost Productivity, and Lower Operating Costs with Spot Cooling

Published: Thursday September 3rd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Targeted spot cooling protects workers and critical machinery from localized heat stress while avoiding the excessive costs of facility-wide HVAC overhauls.

SureWerx Adds Field Advisers To Expand U.S. Safety Support

Published: Thursday September 3rd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Two new agency partnerships will add nearly 30 safety advisers to support distributors and end users nationwide.

Southern Oregon Conference Offers Workplace Safety Training

Published: Thursday September 3rd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The event, a joint effort between Oregon OSHA and ASSP's Southern Oregon Chapter, will cover fall protection, heat-illness prevention and safety leadership topics.

New Guidelines Detail Protection Measures for Remote Workers Facing Wildfire Smoke

Published: Wednesday September 2nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Employers face updated recommendations for protecting outdoor staff in remote areas from hazardous particulate exposure during wildfire season.

J. J. Keller Promotes Steve Murray to Chief Operating Officer

Published: Wednesday September 2nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Steve Murray will lead product strategy and daily operations as chief operating officer for compliance leader J. J. Keller.

Lockout/Tagout's Evidence Gap: What 4,771 OSHA Violations Reveal

Published: Wednesday September 2nd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA data shows missing paperwork, not missing locks, drives over 70% of lockout/tagout violations.

Safety Culture Starts With Trust, Not Compliance

Published: Tuesday September 1st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
At VPPPA Safety+, Aron Yellott explored how trust, worker involvement and frontline leadership can strengthen safety.

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