News from the Safety Industry

March marks the 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month, and Pat McAuliffe of the American Ladder Institute and Ryan Mittelmeier of Werner share insights on common ladder safety mistakes, practical jobsite corrections, and how employers can use free Ladder Safety Month resources to strengthen their programs year-round.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a health alert on ammonia exposure risks in mining, urging stronger ventilation, training and PPE to protect workers.

The agency has ordered two Houston contractors to reinstate and compensate workers fired after raising asbestos training, PPE and disposal concerns during post-hurricane repairs.

New York’s September 11th Worker Protection Task Force will meet Feb. 18 to review long-term health effects linked to hazardous exposures during Ground Zero response efforts and discuss industrial hygiene monitoring and emergency worker protections.

February 12, 2026

Confusing language, poor recordkeeping, ignored feedback, and fear of speaking up can weaken safety communication and increase workplace risk.

The CDC’s National Firefighter Registry for Cancer has surpassed 40,000 enrollees, becoming the largest firefighter cancer cohort in the U.S. and expanding research into occupational exposure risks.

Washington State employers in certain high-hazard industries must submit OSHA injury and illness data through the ITA by March 2, 2026, under DOSH requirements.

ACC and CIAC renewed an agreement to align Responsible Care certification under the RCMS/RC14001 model, strengthening cross-border safety and management system consistency.

Federal Safety officials cited a Nebraska biofuels company for safety violations after a fatal explosion, citing combustible dust hazards, ignition risks, and fall protection failures.