News from the Safety Industry
MSHA Finds 253 Violations During August 2024 Impact Inspections
Published: Monday September 30th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency inspected 14 mines, identifying 72 significant and substantial violations as well as 11 unwarrantable failures across 10 states.
Study Finds Exosuit Technology Eliminates Warehouse Back Injuries
Published: Friday September 27th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A new report shows exosuits led to zero back injuries across 280,000 hours of work in multiple distribution centers.
DOL Awards $12.7 Million in Workplace Safety Training Grants
Published: Friday September 27th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The grants will support workplace safety education and training initiatives for high-risk and underserved workers.
FGIA Panel Addressed Fenestration Safety Products
Published: Friday September 27th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Experts at the 2024 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Fall Conference discussed trends in ballistic glass, school security and blast-resistant windows.
ASSP Updates Membership Model and Streamlined Management System
Published: Tuesday September 24th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The changes intend to improve services provided to the organization’s 35,000 members.
Inside the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo
Published: Tuesday September 24th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OH&S Executive Editor David Kopf shares the biggest highlights at the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando.
NSC Safety Congress & Expo Heading to Denver in 2025
Published: Monday September 23rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The annual safety event will take place in Denver from Sept. 15 to 17, 2025.
How Onsite Medical Services Help Meet the Challenging Conditions of Industrial Worksites
Published: Monday September 23rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The industrial trades are key to keeping the economy running, but they are also among the more dangerous professions.
NSC Closing Keynote: Embracing AI in Safety with the Right Mindset
Published: Monday September 23rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
In her closing keynote at the NSC Safety Congress, Dr. Kate Darling emphasized the importance of a balanced and ethical approach to AI and robotics in workplace safety.
Beyond Light vs. Dark: Why Color Rendering Is a Critical Safety Factor in Hazloc Lighting
Published: Friday September 20th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Color rendering is a critical safety factor in hazardous location lighting, impacting visibility, color accuracy, and risk mitigation beyond basic brightness levels.