News from the Safety Industry
NFPA Opens Nominations for 2026 Fire and Life Safety Advocacy Medal
Published: Tuesday January 20th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Award recognizes advocacy that advances firefighter safety, codes and standards, and fire hazard prevention.
IFMA Releases Global Facility Management Pulse Report
Published: Tuesday January 20th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The International Facility Management Association’s new report introduces the FM Workload Index and shows rising workload expectations for facility professionals worldwide.
J. J. Keller Expands Safety Solutions with Light-Up Protection Products
Published: Tuesday January 20th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New illuminated PPE enhances worker visibility and safety in low-light and high-traffic environments
Strengthening Industrial Hygiene Through Better Exposure Assessment
Published: Tuesday January 20th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As workplace risks grow more complex, industrial hygiene programs must align exposure assessment strategies with analytical excellence to deliver meaningful worker protection.
Why Regular Culture Checks Drive Safety and Performance
Published: Monday January 19th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Regular culture checks help leaders align strategy with real work, prevent drift, and improve both safety performance and business results through disciplined assessment and execution.
ISEA Applauds Reinstatement of NIOSH Staff
Published: Friday January 16th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The International Safety Equipment Association said reinstating NIOSH staff preserves critical worker safety research, testing, and health programs.
OH&S Opens 2026 Industrial Hygiene Awards for Entries
Published: Friday January 16th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The awards program recognizes products and solutions that advance industrial hygiene practice and workplace health protection.
Minnesota Awards Grants to Support Mental Health in Construction
Published: Friday January 16th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Two organizations will expand outreach, resources, and worksite strategies to promote mental well-being and prevent suicide among construction workers through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s grant program.
Annual Fall Protection Inspections: What Building Owners Need to Know
Published: Friday January 16th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers.
Washington Fines Roofing Companies $1.4 Million for Fall Protection Violations
Published: Thursday January 15th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Washington’s Labor & Industries department fined roofing companies more than $1.4 million for repeat fall protection violations, citing ongoing risks from falls at height.
