News from the Safety Industry

Respondents linked unchecked AI output to incorrect filings, missed deadlines and failed audits, and teams that put sensitive data into personal AI tools reported problems far more often.

AI use in workplace safety is growing, but investment, data quality and organizational challenges remain barriers.

MIOSHA awarded $500,000 to 129 employers last fiscal year, with construction firms making up the largest share of recipients.

The companies face $648,094 in proposed fines, and three were cited for willful violations, meaning OSHA believes they knowingly ignored excavation safety rules.

The initial round is expected to support training for 631 workers, part of an estimated $4 million in federally funded grants.

Snohomish Fire crews now set heavy equipment pulled from their trucks on a utility cart rather than the ground.

Police said Cal/OSHA was briefed and county prosecutors are helping investigate, while the medical examiner handles the death inquiry.

A state investigation identified an overloaded crane, inadequate operator training and a lack of equipment inspections as contributing factors in the fatal lifting incident.

From schools and hospitals to commercial buildings, construction teams must coordinate vehicle and pedestrian traffic to protect workers and the public while facilities remain operational.

As state laws and workplace risks evolve, more employers are reexamining how they protect employees who work alone.