News from the Safety Industry

Governor Wes Moore announced $4 million in additional funding through Maryland’s Road to Careers program, a statewide workforce initiative designed to expand access to skilled jobs in transportation and construction while removing barriers to employment.

Occupational health professionals play a critical role in identifying undiagnosed hearing and vision impairments that often go unnoticed, ensuring employees receive timely, specialist support that fosters inclusion, safety, and productivity.

High school students across Oregon are encouraged to use their creativity to promote heat illness prevention through the 2026 Oregon Young Employee Safety (O[yes]) Coalition Media Contest, organized in partnership with Oregon OSHA.

Following the explosion that killed 16 workers at Accurate Energetic Systems in Bucksnort, Tennessee, the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health is demanding stronger oversight, worker protections, and full transparency in the investigation.

Winter’s harsh conditions can expose weak spots in workplace safety programs, making it the perfect time for employers to test their safety culture’s resilience and strengthen protocols before accidents happen.

OSHA regulations, weight capacity, aeriel lifts, and other critical fall protection considerations.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain the leading cause of workplace injuries and lost time, costing U.S. businesses nearly 18 billion dollars annually. A new NSC MSD Solutions Lab report reveals that nearly 30 percent of workers with MSD pain don’t report it—highlighting a major trust and communication gap between leaders and frontline employees.

Important considerations for selecting protective apparel that aligns with real world risks.

From lens materials to advanced coatings and tints, smarter safety eyewear enhances protection, comfort, and worker performance across industries.

The proposed rule would exempt filtering facepiece and loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirator users from mandatory medical clearance, citing minimal health risk and significant cost savings.