News from the Safety Industry

VPPPA Safety+ Symposium Returns to Nashville with Focus on Safety Excellence

Published: Wednesday July 1st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The annual conference, taking place Aug. 30–Sept. 2 in Nashville, Tenn., will bring together safety and health professionals for four days of education, networking and practical strategies designed to strengthen workplace safety programs.

Michigan Updates Concrete Construction Workplace Safety Rules

Published: Wednesday July 1st 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New MIOSHA standard adds stricter inspection and worker training mandates with enforcement delayed until September.

The Evolution of FR/AR PPE—Where Protection Meets Comfort

Published: Tuesday June 30th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Modern flame-resistant and arc-rated garments integrate modacrylic fibers and moisture-wicking technology to maximize field compliance without compromising stringent NFPA standards.

Managing Safety in the Modern Contract Workforce

Published: Monday June 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Avetta's Scott DeBow discusses why safety leaders are moving beyond compliance, adopting systems-based safety management, and prioritizing serious injury and fatality prevention across today's increasingly complex contractor workforce.

MIOSHA Honors Marathon Petroleum Facility for Workplace Safety

Published: Monday June 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The state’s safety agency awarded the Romulus terminal its highest certification for exemplary workplace health and safety management.

Kentucky Officials Urge Employers to Protect Workers From Heat

Published: Monday June 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As summer temperatures rise, KYSAFE reminds commonwealth employers of their legal obligation to prevent heat-related workplace illnesses.

Texas Chemical Spill Cleanup Sparks Millions In Federal Fines

Published: Monday June 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Three employers face over $3.5 million in proposed penalties after sending workers into a Houston-area sulfuric acid spill without proper protection.

Vector Solutions Puts Responsible AI and Gamified Training at the Forefront of Workplace Safety

Published: Monday June 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The company is combining human-reviewed AI tools with interactive, gamified learning to improve safety training, incident management and workforce engagement.

Tech Tools Show Promise in Preventing Workplace Injuries

Published: Monday June 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New research funded by the National Safety Council shows how artificial intelligence and augmented reality can reduce ergonomic risks.

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