News from the Safety Industry

Companies Nationwide to Join OSHA's Safety Stand-Down Week

Published: Monday April 14th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Gain practical insights and proven strategies for preventing falls during a week of free, expert-led safety webinars.

NFPA Doubles Regional Staff to Strengthen Support for Safety Professionals

Published: Monday April 14th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
To better serve communities nationwide, NFPA has expanded its regional team to provide enhanced support for fire, life, and electrical safety initiatives.

Des Moines Storage Tank Firm Penalized Following Explosions That Injured Two Workers

Published: Monday April 14th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
State safety officials have fined a Des Moines storage tank company after two explosions at a job site seriously injured workers and revealed multiple workplace safety violations.

Lawmakers Respond to Delay in Enforcement of Silica Rule for Coal Miners

Published: Monday April 14th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Senators Warner, Kaine, and Fetterman urge timely enforcement of new health and safety rule for coal miners.

How Strategic Safety Staffing Can Transform High-Risk Worksites

Published: Thursday April 10th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Medcor Safety’s Ethan Fight explains how the right safety professionals—whether full-time or on-call—can reduce incidents, improve morale, and drive operational efficiency.

OSHA Cites Pennsylvania Roofer for Fall Hazards, Adds Company to Severe Violator List

Published: Wednesday April 9th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA cites Wilkes-Barre roofer for repeated safety violations and proposes $467K in fines.

Optimizing Safety Through FMEA Based Risk Assessments

Published: Wednesday April 9th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Good safety systems help spot problems early and keep workers safe.

US Department of Labor Cites Bio-Lab Inc. After Chemical Fire in Conyers

Published: Tuesday April 8th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Improper chemical storage caused a fire at Bio-Lab’s Conyers facility, leading to OSHA citations and $61K in fines.

Morton Salt’s Weeks Island Mine Released from Federal Safety Watchlist

Published: Tuesday April 8th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The U.S. Department of Labor has removed Morton Salt’s Weeks Island Mine from its pattern of violations list following marked improvements in safety and compliance.

How AI Safety Wearables Are Ending the Back Pain Epidemic at Work

Published: Tuesday April 8th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
AI Wearables are making tough jobs safer with smart, simple injury prevention.

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