News from the Safety Industry
OSHA Renews Alliance to Expand Safety Training for Pennsylvania High School Students
Published: Wednesday August 13th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A renewed five-year agreement will deliver construction, health care, and PPE safety education to Upper Bucks County Technical School students entering the workforce.
ASSP Safety 2025 Draws Nearly 10,000, Breaks Expo Record in Orlando
Published: Wednesday August 13th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The American Society of Safety Professionals’ flagship event welcomed thousands of safety and health leaders, showcased its largest-ever expo and set the stage for Safety 2026 in Anaheim.
VPPPA Launches “Journey Toward Safety Excellence” Program to Support Workplace Safety Goals
Published: Wednesday August 13th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The new step-by-step initiative offers free tools, mentoring, and tailored guidance to help companies improve safety and health performance in alignment with OSHA’s updated Pathways program.
Deep Dive Breakout Sessions Rounded Out Safety+ 2025
Published: Wednesday August 13th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Safety+ 2025 closed with sessions on confined space hazards and strategies for stronger safety communication.
Donaldson Launches Contura Pulse Controller to Enhance Dust Collector Performance
Published: Wednesday August 13th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Donaldson’s Contura Pulse Controller gives real-time dust collector data to boost uptime, streamline maintenance, and support compliance.
NSC Announces Finalists for 2025 Green Cross for Safety Awards
Published: Tuesday August 12th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The National Safety Council has announced finalists for its prestigious Green Cross for Safety® awards, honoring individuals and organizations for exceptional safety leadership. Winners will be celebrated Sept. 15 in Denver.
California Ranch Foods Fined in Fatal Nitrogen Leak Case
Published: Tuesday August 12th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The company will pay millions in penalties and invest in safety upgrades after two workers died in a 2020 nitrogen gas release, following a Cal/OSHA criminal referral.
U.S. Department of Labor Announces $10.5M in Grants to Strengthen Mine Safety Training
Published: Tuesday August 12th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
MSHA’s FY 2025 State Grants Program will fund training for miners nationwide, prioritizing small operations, critical mineral projects, and statutory rights education.
Proposed Budget Cut to Chemical Safety Board Could Limit OSHA’s Reach
Published: Tuesday August 12th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Safety experts warn that eliminating the Chemical Safety Board would remove a critical investigative partner to OSHA, leaving gaps in root cause analysis and hazard prevention.
Mike Massimino to Deliver Closing Keynote at VPPPA Safety+ Symposium 2025
Published: Tuesday August 12th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Former NASA astronaut, professor, and author Mike Massimino will share insights on leadership, resilience, and teamwork during the 41st annual Safety+ Symposium's closing session.
