News from the Safety Industry

The collection examines evacuation, firefighter safety and building safety lessons that emerged from the World Trade Center attacks 25 years ago.

Federal safety regulators fine a Janesville food manufacturer $364,100 following two fatal industrial kettle explosions.

State mining and quarrying operations achieved zero fatalities and below-average injury rates for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Treating recurring inspection findings as systemic warnings rather than isolated lapses exposes hidden operational failures before serious incidents occur.

Overlapping federal regulations around PFAS, silica, and heat stress require shifting from site-specific sampling projects to defensible, enterprise-wide industrial hygiene programs.

August 20, 2026

Workplace safety investigators examine fatal loading incident and issue safety guidance to prevent flatbed trailer equipment hazards.

OH&S recognizes 35 winning products across 39 categories, highlighting innovations designed to address the wide-ranging safety challenges facing today’s workplaces.

Trade professionals increasingly rely on automation, digital tools and continuous training to combat workforce shortages.

New research finds certification can improve crane safety, workforce competency and jobsite performance.