Federal investigators said workers were overcome by sewer gas during sewer line repairs and found the employer lacked confined space entry and rescue programs.
J.J. Keller’s virtual reality training solution earns Heavy Duty Trucking’s 2026 Top 20 Product award for advancing safety and compliance in trucking.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a health alert on ammonia exposure risks in mining, urging stronger ventilation, training and PPE to protect workers.
The agency has ordered two Houston contractors to reinstate and compensate workers fired after raising asbestos training, PPE and disposal concerns during post-hurricane repairs.
New York’s September 11th Worker Protection Task Force will meet Feb. 18 to review long-term health effects linked to hazardous exposures during Ground Zero response efforts and discuss industrial hygiene monitoring and emergency worker protections.
The CDC’s National Firefighter Registry for Cancer has surpassed 40,000 enrollees, becoming the largest firefighter cancer cohort in the U.S. and expanding research into occupational exposure risks.
Washington State employers in certain high-hazard industries must submit OSHA injury and illness data through the ITA by March 2, 2026, under DOSH requirements.
ACC and CIAC renewed an agreement to align Responsible Care certification under the RCMS/RC14001 model, strengthening cross-border safety and management system consistency.
Federal Safety officials cited a Nebraska biofuels company for safety violations after a fatal explosion, citing combustible dust hazards, ignition risks, and fall protection failures.
OSHA clarified when work-related lithium-ion battery injuries must be recorded on employer injury and illness logs and highlighted key battery safety hazards.
The bipartisan legislation would require OSHA to guide employers on incorporating naloxone and overdose response training into emergency preparedness plans as overdose fatalities continue to rise nationwide.
The Fire Protection Research Foundation is launching a new research project to better understand direct current arc flash hazards as DC-powered systems become more common in the workplace.
The National Safety Council is backing the revised ASTM E2920-26 standard, saying it offers clearer guidance for identifying and reducing serious injury and fatality risks.
National COSH and Arizona workers urged ADOSH to adopt an enforceable heat standard during a public hearing focused on workplace heat safety protections.
The Oklahoma Department of Labor invites high school students to enter the 2026 Speak Out for Workplace Safety video contest promoting youth workplace safety awareness.
New Products feature roadway safety technologies at its 2026 Traffic Expo, highlighting innovations designed to reduce worker exposure and improve work zone safety.
Oregon OSHA encourages employers and workers statewide to participate in Safety Break for Oregon on May 13, a stand-down event focused on workplace safety and health.