Seattle Environmental Services LLC faces willful and serious violations after misleading investigators and allowing employees to remove 3,000 square feet of asbestos without respirators.Read Now
Workers may feel safe, but many can’t identify safety systems or report hazards. Experts warn the growing gap between perception and real protection.Read Now
Federal investigators said workers were overcome by sewer gas during sewer line repairs and found the employer lacked confined space entry and rescue programs.Read Now
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.Read Now
March marks the 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month, and Pat McAuliffe of the American Ladder Institute and Ryan Mittelmeier of Werner share insights on common ladder safety mistakes, practical jobsite corrections, and how employers can use free Ladder Safety Month resources to strengthen their programs year-round.Read Now
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.Read Now
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.Read Now
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.Read Now
Confusing language, poor recordkeeping, ignored feedback, and fear of speaking up can weaken safety communication and increase workplace risk.Read Now
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.Read Now
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.Read Now
ACC and CIAC renewed an agreement to align Responsible Care certification under the RCMS/RC14001 model, strengthening cross-border safety and management system consistency.Read Now
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.Read Now