Behavioral Safety


Paper Mill in Longview, Washington

Washington Launches Probe Into Deadly Nippon Dynawave Mill Accident

Investigators gain full access to the site to determine the cause of the fatal incident and connect affected families with state benefits.

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Georgia Supermarket Franchisee Cited by OSHA After Amputation

A federal safety investigation into a meat grinder incident that cost an employee four fingers reveals willful and serious safety violations.

Worker using heavy machinery in trench

Washington Enacts Stricter Protective Rules for Trench Excavation Workers

New regulation requires contractors to submit a detailed written safety plan before digging begins to prevent fatal cave-ins.

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First Day of AIHA Connect 2026 Concluded Educational Sessions

Initial conference events focused on occupational health risks, regulatory updates and workplace safety technology.

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National Safety Council Marks 30 Years of National Safety Month

The campaign offers weekly resources to target preventable injuries nationwide.

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Nominations Open for Annual Safety Professional Awards

The J. J. Keller SPOTY Awards recognize environmental, health and safety professionals with prize packages worth up to $47,200.

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Speakers Announced for National Forklift Safety Day

The Industrial Truck Association will host its annual event focused on reducing workplace accidents and improving operator education.

Industrial waterfront of Longview, Washington

Industrial Accident at Washington Paper Mill Leaves 11 Presumed Dead

A chemical tank rupture in Longview spilled 500,000 gallons of corrosive liquid, marking one of the nation's deadliest workplace disasters in years.



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Employers Must Follow Rules to Protect Young Workers

Washington labor officials remind businesses of safety requirements and restricted duties for minors.

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AIHA Launches Executive Search for Next CEO

The American Industrial Hygiene Association has begun looking for a new chief executive officer following an announcement that its current leader will step down this year.

Worker checking oil pump

The Hidden Hazards Lurking in Oil and Gas Work

Asbestos and NORM exposures remain a persistent risk in maintenance and aging infrastructure. Proper hazard identification and advanced PPE strategies are critical to protecting workers in complex, multi-hazard environments.

Worker Stretching

Prevent the Incident Before It Starts with a Safety Multiplier

How workforce wellness, PPE fit and fatigue reduction are transforming safety programs from reactive protection into proactive performance strategies.

Construction workers standing in group

Study Reveals Ongoing Obstacles to Workplace Safety Gear Compliance

New research shows companies struggle with employee buy-in, comfort and proper fit for female workers.

Construction worker holding ear muffs

How Workplace Noise Impacts Decision Making and Safety

Beyond permanent hearing loss, constant background industrial sounds cause dangerous mental fatigue, alarm desensitization and critical communication failures.

Worker slipping on liquid

Prioritizing Minor Near Misses Eliminates Major Workplace Fall Risks

Minimizing close calls leaves companies vulnerable to OSHA violations, but shifting to digital safety check-ins captures hazards before injuries happen.

Person cutting tile

California Moves To Ban High-Silica Artificial Stone

State safety board fast-tracks an emergency rule to protect countertop fabrication workers from incurable lung disease.

Roadside construction site

Managing Live Traffic as a Fatal Risk in Construction Work Zones

Active work zones remain highly dangerous as safety teams deploy drone imagery, digital navigation alerts and wearable PPE strobes to protect crews.

Factory worker suffering from back pain

NSC Awards $300,000 for Workplace Injury Prevention Technology

A safety organization funds projects using artificial intelligence, wearable sensors and robotics to reduce common worker injuries.

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How Designing and Integrating Machine Guarding Has Evolved

Aluminum framing adapts to the automation era as factory operators use layout software to protect human workers and flexible robotic cells.

Miner inside mine

National COSH Warns of Weakened Mine Safety Oversight

Advocates voice deep concerns over sudden firings and layoffs at the federal agency reviewing mine safety disputes.

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