News from the Safety Industry

DOT Crackdown Puts Thousands of Non-Domiciled CDLs — and State Highway Funding — at Risk

Published: Monday December 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Federal transportation officials say California and Pennsylvania improperly issued commercial driver’s licenses to non-domiciled applicants, ordering states to cancel invalid CDLs or face the loss of millions in highway funds.

Washington Tire Technician Killed in Explosion, L&I Issues New Safety Alert

Published: Monday December 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A state fatality investigation details how a tire exploded during inflation outside a restraining cage, prompting Washington L&I to warn shops to review training, procedures, and safe-inflation controls.

NSC Taps Debra Sanchez to Strengthen National Safety Advocacy

Published: Monday December 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Sanchez, a longtime public media and policy leader, will oversee the National Safety Council’s communications, government affairs, and advocacy teams as the organization expands its national safety influence.

Moisture Is the Hidden Driver Behind Slip Risks in Commercial Buildings

Published: Monday December 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A look at how rainwater, spills, cleaning activities, and sanitizer drips reduce floor traction—and the layered strategies facility managers can use to prevent slip and fall incidents.

North Carolina Mine and Quarry Injury Rate Falls to Historic Low

Published: Friday November 28th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
New statewide data shows mine and quarry injuries dropping to a record 0.82 rate, reflecting strong safety training efforts and industry-wide commitment to prevention.

Flexible Work as a Key OHS Support for Employees in Cancer Treatment

Published: Wednesday November 26th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Flexible schedules can reduce exposure risks and stress for workers in treatment—strengthening safety, health and overall well-being.

OSHA Cites Taylor Farms After Worker Dies During Sanitation Process

Published: Tuesday November 25th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A fatal machine-cleaning incident at a New Jersey processing facility has led to more than $1.1 million in OSHA penalties for willful and repeated lockout/tagout failures.

NSC Secures Federal Pass-Through Grants to Strengthen Workplace Roadway Safety

Published: Monday November 24th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
NSC received nearly $1.3 million in federal grants to grow its employer roadway safety programs in four states with free training and resources to prevent crashes and injuries.

Oregon Worker Crushed in Sawmill Collapse; OSHA Cites Employer for Serious Safety Violations

Published: Monday November 24th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A 39-year-old worker was fatally crushed when unstable lumber stacks collapsed at an Oregon sawmill, leading state safety officials to issue serious citations and renew warnings about widespread stacking and storage hazards across multiple industries.

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