News from the Safety Industry

How Unused Vacation Days Increase Workplace Safety Hazards

Published: Wednesday May 20th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New research shows deferred recovery and worker burnout act as operational exposure risks that trigger preventable errors and near-misses.

Gibson Facility Earns Top Tennessee Safety Award

Published: Tuesday May 19th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Nashville facility achieved over 412,000 consecutive hours without a lost-time or restricted-duty workplace injury or illness.

New Florida Heat Lab Targets Construction Worker Safety

Published: Monday May 18th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A Jacksonville-based facility will study how extreme heat affects outdoor workforces as federal regulators increase safety inspections.

NSC Predicts Hundreds of Memorial Day Traffic Fatalities

Published: Monday May 18th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A national safety organization warns that holiday travelers face an elevated risk of fatal motor vehicle crashes during the upcoming holiday weekend.

Inside ASSP Safety 2026: AI, Innovation and the Next Era of Workplace Safety

Published: Monday May 18th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The annual conference and expo, taking place June 15–17 in Anaheim, will bring together EHS professionals for sessions on AI, emerging safety technologies, leadership and operational resilience.

ASSP Safety 2026 to Highlight Networking, Leadership and Industry Collaboration

Published: Friday May 15th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The annual safety conference in Anaheim will feature networking events, wellness activities and keynote sessions focused on leadership, resilience and workplace innovation.

Milwaukee Tool Targets Mental Health in Safety Initiative

Published: Friday May 15th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The tool manufacturer partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to reach over 100,000 workers during Construction Safety Week.

AI and the New Frontier of Cognitive Safety

Published: Friday May 15th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Beyond physical hazards, occupational health and safety must now address "cognitive surrender"—the hidden erosion of human judgment in the age of AI.

ASSP Safety 2026 Expo to Spotlight Emerging Workplace Safety Technologies

Published: Thursday May 14th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The expo floor at ASSP Safety 2026, taking place June 15–17 in Anaheim, will feature hundreds of exhibitors showcasing PPE, AI-powered safety tools and risk management solutions.

House Panel Explores Private-Sector Approaches to Emerging Workplace Safety Risks

Published: Thursday May 14th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Lawmakers and industry stakeholders discussed AI, automation, workforce training and evolving safety strategies during a House workforce protection hearing.

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