News from the Safety Industry
NY Construction Peer Network Targets Worker Suicide
Published: Thursday March 5th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A new peer-led support program aims to reduce suicide risk and promote mental wellness among unionized construction workers in New York City.
Florida Contractor Cited After Fatal HVAC Pipe Explosion
Published: Thursday March 5th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
An OSHA investigation into a Bal Harbor Shops worksite fatality resulted in two serious violations and $28,135 in proposed penalties for Hyvac Inc.
Rethinking the Hierarchy of Controls
Published: Thursday March 5th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Too often organizations start with PPE instead of eliminating hazards at the source. Applying the Hierarchy of Controls in the correct order is key to sustainable risk reduction and safer workplaces.
OSHA Cites New Jersey Contractor After Fatal Trench Collapse
Published: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency cites an excavation company for willful safety violations following a fatal trench collapse that killed a 34-year-old worker.
OSHA Introduces Safety Champions Program
Published: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A new Safety Champions Program aims to help employers strengthen workplace safety through a voluntary, structured framework.
MIOSHA Prioritizes Trench Safety Education
Published: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
State safety officials launch an outreach campaign to prevent excavation fatalities and provide technical training for Michigan employers.
OSHA Cites Florida Tank Contractor After Worker Dies in Confined Space Incident
Published: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Federal investigators issued 12 serious violations to a petroleum tank services contractor after a worker died from toxic chemical exposure inside a fuel storage tank at a Lake Worth jobsite.
US Department of Labor cites Florida air conditioning contractor for exposing workers to struck-by hazards after worker fatality
Published: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Source: OSHA News
US Department of Labor cites Florida air conditioning contractor for exposing workers to struck-by hazards after worker fatalityFORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Th
Why Mental Health Toolkits Are Essential for Jobsite Safety and Supervisor Effectiveness
Published: Wednesday March 4th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A structured toolkit helps supervisors recognize warning signs, respond appropriately and connect workers to support.
Lawmakers Urge $367 Million for NIOSH Funding
Published: Tuesday March 3rd 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
ISEA backs a bipartisan request to secure federal budget support for workplace safety research and essential respiratory protection programs.
