News from the Safety Industry

The May 4–8 event urges construction employers and workers to pause operations and focus on fall prevention through training, hazard awareness, and jobsite safety activities.

The National Safety Council is urging employers and workers to take part in the May 4–8 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls, with an emphasis on education and risk awareness in the construction industry.

Oregon high schoolers will receive awards during a May 5 livestream for creating ads that promote heat-illness prevention.

Structural failures in a temporary balcony railing led to a fatal 14-foot fall during a loading operation at a Washington construction site.

Construction crews are encouraged to use site-specific checklists and worker feedback to refresh accident prevention programs.

May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026

The safety manufacturer will reach 75,000 workers during OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to emphasize rescue preparedness and harness safety.

New research from Verdantix highlights a growing shift toward integrated AI systems to manage complex workplace safety risks.

The American Society of Safety Professionals honors the industry leader for his contributions to proactive safety standards and data-driven solutions.