News from the Safety Industry

As daylight hours decrease and routines shift, employees face higher risks of fatigue, mood changes, and reduced alertness. Employers who proactively address seasonal challenges can improve safety, morale, and productivity throughout the fall and winter months.

The Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office contractor at the Paducah Site earned the National Safety Council’s Million Work Hours Award after surpassing one million hours without a lost-time injury.

The three-day event in Ashland will bring together safety leaders, workers, and regulators to share best practices and strategies for safer workplaces.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will provide free, confidential screenings this September to help coal miners detect black lung disease early.

Equipping construction crews with body cameras and two-way radios enhances communication, reduces risks, and strengthens accountability, making job sites safer and more efficient.

MIOSHA, industry partners, and trade groups are joining forces during Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 8–12, 2025, to raise awareness, provide resources, and address the mental health crisis in the construction industry.

A new two-year agreement between OSHA and the Recycled Materials Association will provide resources and training to help employers and workers reduce hazards in the recycling sector.

How advances in monitoring and analytics are transforming eye and face PPE checks from routine tasks into proactive safeguards.

Applying behavioral science to safety, nudge theory helps improve glove compliance by guiding workers toward safe habits through simple, effective design.

How less complexity drives better results.