News from the Safety Industry

California Funds Millions for Workplace Rights and Safety Outreach

Published: Tuesday September 1st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
State agency directs nearly $35 million to local groups educating vulnerable workers on safety, heat rules and labor rights.

Burnout, Mental Health and Resilience Take Center Stage at VPPPA Safety+

Published: Monday August 31st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Ryan Campbell explored how mental health and well-being can influence resilience, performance and safety at work.

Friday New Product Roundup: August 28

Published: Friday August 28th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New safety solutions and facility updates focused on height protection, workplace organization and site accessibility.

Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers Of Heat Rules Amid SoCal Warnings

Published: Friday August 28th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Extreme heat warnings across Southern California are prompting renewed employer requirements for heat-illness prevention.

OSHA Cites Pennsylvania Brick Manufacturer for Silica Hazards

Published: Friday August 28th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
General Shale Brick faces $496,528 in proposed penalties after OSHA cited its Pennsylvania plant for silica-related violations.

NIOSH Launches Awareness Campaign to Advance Workplace Respirator Safety

Published: Thursday August 27th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Federal safety officials release educational tools to help employers select, verify and properly fit protective respiratory gear.

Washington Begins Enforcing Certification Rules for Fireproof Applicators

Published: Thursday August 27th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
State regulators are now actively checking contractor compliance for fire-resistant material applicators across qualified construction projects.

NFPA Partners With NASCAR Driver to Promote Safety Standards

Published: Thursday August 27th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The National Fire Protection Association and driver Joey Gase are using Daytona International Speedway to highlight public safety rules.

Why Experienced Workers Still Overlook Hazards During Non-Routine Tasks

Published: Thursday August 27th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Muscle memory and routine expectations create cognitive blind spots during non-routine tasks, requiring dedicated risk profiles to protect senior personnel.

Tennessee Restaurant Franchise Fined After Minor Burned on Job

Published: Wednesday August 26th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A Captain D franchisee paid more than $62,000 in penalties after exposing teenage workers to dangerous equipment and illegal hours

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