News from the Safety Industry
OH&S Opens 2026 Industrial Hygiene Awards for Entries
Published: Friday January 16th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The awards program recognizes products and solutions that advance industrial hygiene practice and workplace health protection.
Minnesota Awards Grants to Support Mental Health in Construction
Published: Friday January 16th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Two organizations will expand outreach, resources, and worksite strategies to promote mental well-being and prevent suicide among construction workers through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s grant program.
Annual Fall Protection Inspections: What Building Owners Need to Know
Published: Friday January 16th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers.
Washington Fines Roofing Companies $1.4 Million for Fall Protection Violations
Published: Thursday January 15th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Washington’s Labor & Industries department fined roofing companies more than $1.4 million for repeat fall protection violations, citing ongoing risks from falls at height.
Skilled Trades Turn to AI Amid Labor Shortages
Published: Thursday January 15th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The 2026 State of the Skilled Trades report from NFPA finds workers expect more AI on the job but want stronger training and protections as labor shortages persist.
The Human Factor in 2026: Why Most Safety Incidents Still Start With Behavior
Published: Thursday January 15th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Even with better technology and regulations, human behavior remains the leading cause of workplace incidents. Here’s what safety leaders need to understand—and fix—in 2026.
NSC Says NIOSH Staffing Reinstatement Is Encouraging but Incomplete
Published: Wednesday January 14th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
HHS has reinstated hundreds of NIOSH employees after widespread concern that staffing cuts threatened critical occupational safety and health research.
Connecticut Joins Multistate Alliance to Strengthen Worker Protection Enforcement
Published: Wednesday January 14th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Connecticut Department of Labor has joined a six-state enforcement alliance to share data, target repeat violators, and strengthen worker protections across state lines.
SDS & HazCom for Real-World Safety
Published: Wednesday January 14th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Many organizations meet OSHA’s Hazard Communication requirements on paper, but gaps in understanding and application continue to undermine chemical safety in real-world work environments.
OSHA Partners with Methuen Obayashi JV on Manchester Tunnel Project Safety
Published: Tuesday January 13th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The strategic partnership aims to reduce construction hazards through improved safety systems, training, and leadership engagement during work on the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project.
