News from the Safety Industry
US Department of Labor announces nearly $13M available in funding for worker safety, health training grants
Published: Wednesday July 1st 2026
Source: OSHA News
July 1, 2026
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.
AI-Assisted HAZOP: Turning Safety Meetings into Immersive Worker Training
Published: Friday June 26th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As industrial environments become more complex, immersive simulation and intelligent visualization can help safety teams improve training, communication and emergency preparedness before workers face real-world hazards.
US Department of Labor proposes $3.5M in fines for dangerous health, safety violations by 3 employers during Houston facility chemical spill response
Published: Friday June 26th 2026
Source: OSHA News
June 26, 2026
