News from the Safety Industry

State inspectors say a preventable equipment failure and multiple safety lapses led to more than $170,000 in fines and placed Rotschy Inc. on Washington’s Severe Violator list.

December 4, 2025

Industry leaders say rising fatigue, economic pressure and mental overload are eroding fitness for duty in high-hazard sectors — increasing human error, near misses and the risk of catastrophic incidents.

A new framework from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health positions safety, health and wellbeing as core drivers of corporate resilience, performance and competitive advantage — moving safety culture far beyond compliance.

As manufacturing injuries remain high, facilities are turning to AI, smart sensors, predictive maintenance and wearables to detect hazards faster and prevent common production-floor incidents.

OSHA has resumed full enforcement operations, is processing previously delayed safety complaints and has extended the contest period for citations issued between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12, 2025.

A 2025 benchmark report from J. J. Keller and ASSP highlights pressing issues like inconsistent PPE use, inadequate training and limited mental health support affecting job-site performance nationwide.

December 2, 2025

The new federal resource provides mining employers with a step-by-step framework to identify risks, expand prevention strategies, and support worker well-being.

Federal transportation officials say California and Pennsylvania improperly issued commercial driver’s licenses to non-domiciled applicants, ordering states to cancel invalid CDLs or face the loss of millions in highway funds.