News from the Safety Industry
ASSP Revises Standards for Safety Training and Hazardous Energy Control
Published: Tuesday December 17th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The ASSP has updated two safety standards to improve workplace safety training and hazardous energy control.
ISEA Announces 2025 Board of Trustees and Leadership
Published: Monday December 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Nate Kogler will serve as chair of ISEA's newly elected 2025 Board of Trustees.
OSHA Updates PPE Rules for Construction Workers
Published: Monday December 16th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The revision requires each worker is provided with properly fitting equipment.
Michigan OSHA Awards $870,000 in Grants to Boost Worker Safety
Published: Friday December 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
MIOSHA has committed $870,000 in grants to support safety and health training across Michigan workplaces.
Cleveland Manufacturer Faces OSHA Citations After Two Worker Amputations
Published: Friday December 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
G&S Metal Products Co. Inc. faces $182,293 for safety violations involving unguarded machinery.
New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
Published: Friday December 13th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like safety showers, safety harnesses, safety air guns and earplug holders.
MSHA Finalizes Updates Safety Standards for Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment
Published: Thursday December 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
MSHA has updated safety standards for electric mine equipment, offering flexible compliance options to improve miner safety in hazardous conditions.
NIOSH Study Identifies Risk of Hearing Loss Among Construction Workers
Published: Thursday December 12th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
NIOSH identifies construction sub-sectors with the highest hearing loss risks and offers targeted prevention strategies.
DOL Sues USPS Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation
Published: Wednesday December 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The U.S. Department of Labor is suing USPS for alleged whistleblower retaliation after firing a worker who raised safety concerns about loading dock equipment.
NSC Commits $300,000 to Musculoskeletal Disorder Research
Published: Wednesday December 11th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The National Safety Council has allocated $300,000 for its third year of grants aimed at reducing workplace injuries caused by musculoskeletal disorders.
