News from the Safety Industry

The Department of Labor’s latest regulatory agenda outlines nearly 150 proposals, with a strong focus on heat injury and illness prevention, worker classification, and employer compliance responsibilities.

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Exoskeletons are emerging as a powerful ergonomics tool, but questions remain about fit, task matching, worker acceptance, and long-term impact. Here’s what safety leaders should weigh before adopting them.

Learn about networking opportunities at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Sept. 15–17, including meetups, awards, division meetings, and the Green Cross Celebration.

Review the keynote speakers at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Sept. 15–17, featuring Chaunté Lowe, Amanda Wood Laihow, Brian Fielkow, and Chris Barton

Explore the expo floor at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Sept. 15–17, featuring 1,100 exhibitors, technology showcases, and interactive learning spaces

Preview the education program at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Sept. 15–17, featuring technical sessions, professional development seminars, Learning Labs, and OSHA’s Top 10 session.

A Port Saint Lucie contractor faces $16,550 in penalties after an employee was fatally injured at a Boynton Beach worksite, with investigators citing crushed-by hazards linked to wood chipper operations.

OSHA stresses that sanitary restrooms are critical workplace safety infrastructure and a regulatory obligation — a message reinforced by Bradley’s 2025 Healthy Handwashing Survey™, which shows restroom conditions directly impact health, compliance, and public trust.

Observed September 8–12, 2025, Construction Suicide Prevention Week highlights the industry’s urgent mental health crisis while promoting peer support, awareness, and life-saving resources for workers.