Safety Training Industry News

Northeast Utility Picks Cellular-Connected Gas Detectors for Worker Safety

MSA Safety's ALTAIR io 6 is a six-gas detector with a built-in sampling pump, and its cloud software tracks worker status, gas alarms and where each device is. Read More

Pennsylvania Enacts Law Restricting PFAS in Firefighting Foam

New restrictions aim to reduce firefighters' exposure to PFAS while providing assistance for the disposal of existing firefighting foam. Read More

OSHA Says Helmets Must Match Head Hazards and Explains Lock Labels for Electrical Work

Top-only helmets may fall short when an assessment finds side-of-head risks, and a labeled lock works if the label is readable, according to two OSHA letters summarized by AIHA. Read More

Washington Fines Yakima County Roofing Contractor After Worker's Fatal Fall

State investigators found an unguarded skylight and said the company had not identified the fall hazard or given workers adequate training on it. Read More

The Hidden Hazard in Every Incident Response: The Search Itself

Before a crew can fix a problem, someone has to find it. That search window holds unmanaged risk, and the utility industry may have found the solution to close it. Read More

Friday New Product Roundup: October 23

New safety offerings span impact gloves, winter gear, connected gas detection, fire suppression services and protective fabrics. Read More

NIOSH Highlights Emerging Safety Risks of Construction Robotics

As robots take on more construction tasks, researchers emphasize the need to address human-robot interactions, equipment hazards and changing jobsite conditions. Read More

OSHA Cites Illinois Utility Contractor After Workers Seen in Unprotected Trench

The trench had no cave-in protection or safe way out, workers lacked hardhats, and materials and equipment sat less than 2 feet from the edge. Read More

Operation Lifesaver Reports on 2025 Rail Safety Outreach and First Responder Training

The rail safety nonprofit debuted public service announcements for RV drivers and motorists near transit trains and held its first Emergency Notification System Sign Awareness Day. Read More

The Technician Shortage Crisis: How Workforce Gaps Impact Workplace Safety

A shrinking pool of skilled technicians is leading to deferred maintenance, less supervised repairs and weaker lockout/tagout and recordkeeping practices, raising both injury and compliance risks. Read More

J. J. Keller Names Three Leaders for Its Compliance Products Division

A new director of marketing joins the Compliance Products business, and a longtime company leader accepts the director of product management role. Read More

SHOEBOX PureTest™ Wins Hearing Industry Award for Booth-Free Workplace Hearing Tests

Safeguards built into the tablet audiometer pause a test when background noise climbs too high, and a new dashboard flags workers with overdue tests or pending retests. Read More

Key Safety Features to Look for in Wireless Devices

Digital two-way radios leverage customizable emergency alerts, remote monitoring and automated safety features to protect lone workers and maintain operational continuity. Read More

Novara Module Checks Contractor Training and Approval at the Site Gate

Novara's new Visitor Management module tracks who is on site through the workday and flags any check-in left open more than 12 hours. Read More

L&I Updates Electrical Rules for Electricians Installing Electric Vehicle Equipment

The amendments carry out a law that, since Jan. 1, has required installers on public works projects to be certified through a nationally recognized training program. Read More

More Than Dust Control: How to Use Your Water Truck to Prevent Fire Emergencies

A truck most jobsites already have can wet down fire-prone ground and help control a blaze until firefighters arrive, with a few low-cost add-ons and some crew training. Read More

Lighting Manufacturer Offers Workplace Guidance on Picking and Maintaining Exit Signs

Proper placement, visibility during power outages and regular testing can help ensure exit signs support safe workplace evacuations. Read More

Oregon Contest Asks High School Students to Create Ads on Heat Illness Prevention for Teen Workers

Entries are due Feb. 12, 2027, and the top three in each category win $300 to $500, with matching awards for first-place winners' schools. Read More

Free Spanish-Language Course Teaches Safe Digging Around Buried Utilities

The CGA is reaching out to Spanish-speaking construction, landscaping and fence-building workers. Read More

U.K. Wholesaler Fined After Unsecured Forklift Load Crushes Worker

Investigators found no risk assessment, lift plan or worker instructions for a regular loading task, and safer ways to secure or lift the load went unused. Read More

Before Scaling AI in EHS, Fix the Contractor Data Behind It

Most EHS departments already use AI, but few have scaled it. Keeping contractor data current, worker-level and standardized gives AI a reliable base for spotting serious risks earlier. Read More

PIP Global Safety Earns First EcoVadis Bronze Medal

The company also joined the UN Global Compact and published its first sustainability report, with a second planned for spring 2027. Read More

Guide Outlines Fire Watch Duties for Hot Work and Other High-Risk Operations

The guide covers when facilities must establish fire watch coverage, along with pre-shift hazard checks, logging and emergency response. Read More

CSB Says Company Has Not Acted on Recommendations After Fatal 2021 Ohio Plant Explosion

Board letters have gone unanswered, including one sent after Yenkin-Majestic pleaded guilty to a federal criminal charge tied to the incident. Read More

MSHA Awards Millions for Mine Safety Training

More than $10.5 million will fund required instruction for new and experienced miners, with programs tailored to local hazards. Read More

Proposed OSHA Emergency Response Standard Gets Data Support From NERIS Platform Launch

New national incident data could help responders prepare for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard. Read More

FHWA Outlines Strategies to Protect Highway Crews Working at Night

About half of all fatal work zone crashes in 2023 happened at night, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as more road work moves to nighttime hours. Read More

Cal/OSHA Proposes Rules to Multiply Penalties for Egregious and Enterprise-Wide Violations

Egregious penalties would be assessed for each exposed employee and enterprise-wide penalties for each location, with written comments due Nov. 30 ahead of a Dec. 3 hearing. Read More

OSHA Recognizes Norway Site for Product Safety Testing and Certification

OSHA staff found some nonconformances during a 2025 on-site review, which the agency said the company has since addressed, and no public comments were filed. Read More

ASSP CEO Discusses AI, Safety Leadership and SIF Prevention

In a new OH&S SafetyPod episode, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly examines emerging technologies, evolving workplace risks and priorities for 2027. Read More

MSHA Sets Public Hearing on Powered Respirator Use in Gassy Underground Mines

The agency also reopened comments on its 2025 proposal through Dec. 8 after receiving a request for a hearing during the original comment window. Read More

Boost Safety Training Completion with AI

Most missed training deadlines come down to communication, not content. Here's how AI can target reminders, track completion lag and keep people in charge of competency decisions. Read More

Friday New Product Roundup: October 16

This week's products include cut-resistant apparel, carbon-toe work boots, pallet rack repair kits, an automated compressed air control and a weatherproof cable enclosure. Read More

Cal/OSHA Proposes Emergency Changes to Boiler and Pressure Vessel Fees

The proposed regulations would adjust inspection and permit fees for boilers, air tanks and other pressure vessels to cover the costs of the state's inspection program. Read More

International PPE and Fire Protection Trade Show Returns to Bangkok in 2027

Exhibitors will show PPE developments ranging from smart fabrics to ergonomic designs, and conferences and workshops will run alongside the exhibits. Read More

AIHA Series Will Spotlight More Members Who Find Hidden Workplace Hazards

Members were spotlighted at AIHA Connect 2026, and the association said their work to protect workers goes on amid changing exposures, rising heat stress and more wildfires. Read More

Oregon OSHA Cites Contractor for Sixth Fall Protection Violation in Less than Two Years

Inspectors found a ladder too short to safely reach the roof and no records showing workers had been trained on fall hazards. Read More

G8 Wearable That Sends Firefighters' Gas Readings to Commanders Wins Innovation Award

The device combines gas monitoring with lone worker features and two-way communication, and it gives the company a second straight Firehouse award after its EXO 8 area monitor won in 2025. Read More

After a Fall: Protecting a Worker's Spine in the First Minutes

Coworkers are often first on the scene, and knowing what to do and what not to do can keep a possible spinal injury from getting worse. Read More