News from the Safety Industry

Perfect safety stats can mask hidden dangers. Learn why "zero-injury" goals often silence workers and how to build a culture of true prevention.

Labor Commissioner Luke Farley directs OSH Division to target top workplace killer with new enforcement and education initiative.

Federal investigators proposed $179,000 in penalties following a 2025 blast at the Clairton Coke Works that killed two.

As government construction grows, safety and procurement teams must ensure PPE meets Trade Agreements Act (TAA) sourcing rules without compromising protection.

Seattle Environmental Services LLC faces willful and serious violations after misleading investigators and allowing employees to remove 3,000 square feet of asbestos without respirators.

February 18, 2026

Workers may feel safe, but many can’t identify safety systems or report hazards. Experts warn the growing gap between perception and real protection.

Federal investigators said workers were overcome by sewer gas during sewer line repairs and found the employer lacked confined space entry and rescue programs.

J.J. Keller’s virtual reality training solution earns Heavy Duty Trucking’s 2026 Top 20 Product award for advancing safety and compliance in trucking.

February 17, 2026