News from the Safety Industry
ContourGlobal Reaches Safety Milestone Across Global Energy Projects
Published: Wednesday April 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The independent power producer managed five million working hours with high safety performance during a period of rapid renewable energy expansion.
ACC Names 2026 Safety and Sustainability Award Winners
Published: Wednesday April 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The American Chemistry Council recognizes industry leaders for excellence in environmental stewardship and workplace safety.
BCSP Names 2026 Lifetime Achievement and Excellence Recipients
Published: Wednesday April 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Board of Certified Safety Professionals has selected Leo J. DeBobes and Dr. Georgi Popov for its highest annual honors.
Labor Department Announces Virtual Workforce Compliance Forum
Published: Wednesday April 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Federal agencies will provide guidance on safety standards and wage laws during a two-day online event for employers and workers.
MSHA Launches Enforcement Initiative Targeting Silica Exposure in Mines
Published: Wednesday April 29th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The agency will increase inspections and monitoring at high-risk sites to reduce miners’ exposure to respirable crystalline silica and prevent serious occupational illnesses.
NFPA Names Ross Ashley as Next President and CEO
Published: Tuesday April 28th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Ross Ashley will take the helm at NFPA this summer, bringing decades of experience in emergency management, public safety, and federal leadership as the organization continues its focus on growth and innovation.
NSC Report: Rapid AI Adoption in EHS Requires Guardrails
Published: Tuesday April 28th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
A new report highlights growing use of AI in safety functions while warning that governance, data quality and workforce readiness must keep pace.
Workers Memorial Day Highlights Ongoing Safety Challenges in Construction
Published: Tuesday April 28th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Annual observance calls attention to persistent jobsite fatalities, mental health risks and renewed industry efforts to improve worker safety.
Florida Roofer Faces Penalties Following Fatal Fall
Published: Monday April 27th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Federal investigators proposed more than $170,000 in fines after a worker died and another was injured at a Fort Lauderdale job site.
Oregon Honors Workers Killed on the Job
Published: Monday April 27th 2026
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Annual ceremony in Salem remembers employees lost to workplace injuries and illnesses while calling for renewed safety commitments.
