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MSHA Finalizes Updates Safety Standards for Electric Motor-Driven Mine Equipment

MSHA has updated safety standards for electric mine equipment, offering flexible compliance options to improve miner safety in hazardous conditions. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
NIOSH Study Identifies Risk of Hearing Loss Among Construction Workers

NIOSH identifies construction sub-sectors with the highest hearing loss risks and offers targeted prevention strategies. read now
- Construction Safety
- Hearing Protection
DOL Sues USPS Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation

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. read now
NSC Commits $300,000 to Musculoskeletal Disorder Research

The National Safety Council has allocated $300,000 for its third year of grants aimed at reducing workplace injuries caused by musculoskeletal disorders. read now
- Ergonomics
OSHA Cites Two Florida Contractors for Trench Safety Violations

Masci General Contractor Inc. and KT Carter Contracting Inc. face $363,436 in fines. read now
- Enforcement
- Regulatory & Standards
OSHA Finds Lack of Training Among Causes of Forklift Operator’s Death

OSHA has fined Mitchell Industrial Tire Co. for $288,299 following a forklift operator's death due to safety violations. read now
- Enforcement
- Regulatory & Standards
DOL Seeks Nominations for OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

The advisory committee provides OSHA with policy guidance on construction safety and health. read now
- Construction Safety
MSHA Finds 286 Violations During October 2024 Impact Inspections

The agency conducted inspections at 15 mines, including 95 significant and substantial violations and 12 unwarrantable failures. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Enforcement
New Products Round-Up: Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like telescoping headlamps, washdown stations, metal detectable holsters and flashing beacons. read now
OSHA Cites Illinois Roofing Contractor Again for Ignoring Fall Protection Rules

Fino Exterior Inc. continues to ignore fall protection requirements, resulting in repeated OSHA citations and significant penalties. read now
- Fall Protection
Could Edge AI Keep America’s 2 Billion Frontline Workers Safe?

Edge AI technology is transforming workplace safety by offering predictive analytics, real-time hazard detection and sustainable solutions across industries. read now
- Artificial Intelligence
NSC Secures $950K in Grants to Improve Roadway Safety

The grants aim to enhance workplace traffic safety programs in Texas, Ohio and Louisiana. read now
- Transportation Safety
Minnesota OSHA Fines Employer for Violating Commercial Diving Standards Following Worker’s Drowning

Your Lake Aquatic Plant Management LLC faces $730,369 in penalties for willful violations. read now
- Enforcement
- Regulatory & Standards
Unplanned Shutdowns as Proof Test Credits: What to Know and Steps to Take

Unplanned shutdowns can provide partial proof test credits for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs), helping optimize maintenance schedules while ensuring safety compliance. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
OSHA Extends Public Comment Deadline for Heat Exposure Rule

The public comment deadline for OSHA's proposed rule on heat-related workplace safety has been extended to January 14, 2025. read now
- Heat Stress
- Regulatory & Standards
AI in Health and Safety: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplace health and safety practices by enhancing risk prevention, training and monitoring while raising ethical and operational challenges. read now
- Artificial Intelligence
California’s SB 553 and National Implications for Workplace Violence Prevention

California's SB 553 introduces comprehensive workplace violence prevention requirements, setting a benchmark for national and state-level regulatory efforts to ensure safer work environments. read now
Safety in the Workplace: Managing the Expectations of Millennials and Gen Z

The workplace is evolving, and leadership must evolve with it to understand relevant risks and how to relate to the future of the safety industry. read now
- Total Worker Health

Artificial Intelligence

How AI is Changing Confined Space Atmospheric Monitoring
Confined spaces are dynamic environments where gas levels, airflow, and temperature can shift in seconds. AI-based atmospheric intelligence is helping safety teams move beyond threshold alarms to predictive, real-time risk interpretation.
ASSP White Paper Explores AI's Impact on Occupational Safety
New research from the ASSP outlines how AI tools are transforming risk assessment and reporting for EHS experts.
Workplace Safety Confidence Rises, but Protection Gaps Persist
Workers may feel safe, but many can’t identify safety systems or report hazards. Experts warn the growing gap between perception and real protection.
AI Is Transforming Construction Safety, but Implementation May Be the Biggest Risk
AI is rapidly expanding in construction safety, but poor implementation can create alert fatigue, mistrust, and a false sense of security. Workforce-centered deployment is critical for real risk reduction.
How Digital Measurement is Improving PPE Fit and Compliance
OSHA requires PPE to properly fit each worker. Learn how poor PPE fit creates compliance risk, common violations, and how employers can build a defensible fit program.