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New Products Round-Up: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like ion air guns, fall protection calculators, hazardous area indicators and inspection mirrors.

MSHA’s Annual Conference Coming to West Virginia This Month

MSHA’s Annual Conference Coming to West Virginia This Month

The annual Training Resources Applied to Mining Conference aims to advance the skills of mine safety trainers and promote safety education for the mining industry.

NSC, SBA Unite to Boost Safety for Small Businesses

NSC, SBA Unite to Boost Safety for Small Businesses

The National Safety Council and U.S. Small Business Administration have partnered to enhance safety resources for small businesses, promoting safer work environments nationwide.

MIOSHA Grants Will Focus on Safety Training, Education for High-Risk Industries

MIOSHA Grants Will Focus on Safety Training, Education for High-Risk Industries

MIOSHA has allocated $870,000 in grants to 18 Michigan organizations to enhance workplace safety and health through targeted training programs in high-risk industries.

How to Boost Safety Culture Through Technology

How to Boost Safety Culture Through Technology

A safety culture supported by technology can enhance workplace safety, employee engagement and overall organizational well-being.

OSHA Reports Decrease in Construction Fatalities Tied to Trench Collapses and Falls

OSHA Reports Decrease in Construction Fatalities Tied to Trench Collapses and Falls

The agency credits the change to strengthened safety initiatives and collaboration with labor stakeholders.

OSHA Updates Safety Guidelines for Animal Slaughtering, Processing Workers

OSHA Updates Safety Guidelines for Animal Slaughtering, Processing Workers

The agency’s expanded guidance now governs inspections in animal processing facilities, aiming to address high injury rates, hazardous conditions and language barriers.

DOL Sues Pennsylvania Manufacturer Over Alleged Worker Retaliation

DOL Sues Pennsylvania Manufacturer Over Alleged Worker Retaliation

Red Lion Controls allegedly fired a worker who raised safety concerns relating to ladder safety.



University of Cincinnati Leads $1.4M AI Research Project for Worker Safety

University of Cincinnati Leads $1.4M AI Research Project for Worker Safety

The project focuses on developing an AI-based “digital twin” to prevent workplace injuries.

MSHA Identifies 112 Violations Throughout September 2024 Impact Inspections

MSHA Identifies 112 Violations Throughout September 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency conducted inspections at eight mines, identifying 24 significant and substantial violations as well as one imminent danger order across seven states.

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