J. J. Keller & Associates and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) have launched their 2025 PPE Pain Points Survey to better understand the daily challenges EHS and safety professionals face in PPE selection, training, and compliance. The survey is open through December 1, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Labor has appointed new leaders to direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Mine Safety and Health Administration, and the Office of Disability Employment Policy. The appointments are aimed at strengthening workplace safety, compliance, and worker protection across industries.
Pennsylvania is leading a multi-state coalition urging OSHA to withdraw a proposed rule that would limit enforcement authority and weaken long-standing workplace safety standards.
The Illinois Department of Labor’s IL OSHA and the Illinois Fire Service Institute are expanding their partnership to provide on-demand, experience-based firefighter safety training, using real-world lessons to prevent future tragedies.
A proactive approach to safety helps organizations prevent injuries, avoid costly OSHA violations and foster a strong safety culture built on accountability and communication.
A new statewide program will allow building trades apprentices to earn college credit for their on-the-job training—linking hands-on experience to academic credentials and career advancement.
The International Association of Fire Fighters has moved to dismiss all remaining claims in its lawsuit against the National Fire Protection Association, ending a legal dispute over firefighter protective gear standards.
The lapse in federal funding on October 1 has shuttered most OSHA activities, delaying enforcement actions and legal proceedings while limiting agency operations to imminent danger, fatality inspections, and other critical functions.
Leading safety organizations are urging Congress and the White House to avoid disruptions to OSHA, NIOSH, and other critical safety agencies, warning that a government shutdown would stall essential protections for millions of workers.
The Maryland Electrical Contractor and Inspection Association has joined the National Fire Protection Association, strengthening collaboration on electrical code adoption, inspection practices, and safety training statewide.
NIOSH has released a revised CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook, updating standards to expand protection lists, clarify fit testing, and align guidance with modern fire and emergency response protocols.
National Safety Council urges urgent action as roadway deaths remain at crisis levels.
The National Safety Council announced new leadership during its 2025 Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, naming Al-Hamwi chair and adding five industry leaders to its board.
New analysis shows injuries are concentrated in specific locations and sectors, offering a roadmap for targeted prevention.
At the opening of the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, Lorraine Martin urged a move away from traditional lagging indicators toward Serious Injury and Fatality.
A new two-year agreement between OSHA and the Recycled Materials Association will provide resources and training to help employers and workers reduce hazards in the recycling sector.
As regulatory oversight shifts, the private sector, professional associations and government agencies must come together to build a more resilient and proactive culture of workplace safety.
More than fifty years after the OSH Act, OSHA’s mission to protect workers remains critical as industries face new hazards, evolving technologies, and climate-related risks.
The Department of Labor’s latest regulatory agenda outlines nearly 150 proposals, with a strong focus on heat injury and illness prevention, worker classification, and employer compliance responsibilities.
A Port Saint Lucie contractor faces $16,550 in penalties after an employee was fatally injured at a Boynton Beach worksite, with investigators citing crushed-by hazards linked to wood chipper operations.