Fatal Highwall Rock Fall at Open-Pit Mine Prompts Urgent MSHA Safety Warnings and Industry-Wide Scrutiny
By Danielle Naidu Enriched and Expanded Reporting Main Facts A tragic workplace incident on August 24 has claimed the life of an open-pit miner who was struck by falling debris while operating a heavy-duty blast-hole drilling rig. According to a formal…
CSB Investigation Reveals Nippon Dynawave Kept Compromised Industrial Tank in Service Prior to Catastrophic Failure That Killed 11
By Danielle Naidu Assistant Editor, Occupational Health & Safety Main Facts In what has become one of the most devastating industrial workplace disasters in recent Pacific Northwest history, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board…
The Critical Role of Emergency Stop Systems: Engineering, Compliance, and Operational Reality
In the high-stakes environment of industrial manufacturing, the "emergency stop" (e-stop) stands as the final line of defense between a routine operation and a catastrophic accident. While these devices are ubiquitous—found on everything from…
Michigan Bridges the Gap Between Trade Unions and Academia with New College Credit Pathway for Iron Workers
By Danielle Naidu Enriched and Expanded Reporting Main Facts In a landmark educational and workforce development initiative, Michigan has officially opened a streamlined college credit pathway for members of the International Association of Bridge,…
Tragic Miami Runway Excursion Highlights Urgent Need for Enhanced Ground Crew Exposure Hazards Management
By Jesse Jacobs Assistant Editor, OHSOnline.com Main Facts: The Tragic Collision at Miami International Airport The devastating aviation incident at Miami International Airport (MIA) has sent shockwaves through the global aviation and occupational safety…
California Issues Urgent Heat Safety Reminders as Triple-Digit Temperatures Sweep the State
By Chelsey Arries Enriched and Expanded Reporting As a relentless wave of extreme heat pushes temperatures well into the triple digits across large swaths of California, state regulators are issuing urgent reminders to employers. The California Division…
NYC Construction Safety Training Company Indicted in Major OSHA Card Scheme
By Danielle Naidu Enriched and Expanded Reporting Main Facts In an alarming development highlighting persistent vulnerabilities within metropolitan infrastructure oversight, a New York City-based construction safety training company and two of its…
Rethinking "Keep the Load Close": Practical Ergonomics and the Evolution of Manual Material Handling
By Occupational Safety and Health Editorial Staff Published: September 2026 Main Facts For generations, safety professionals have repeated a fundamental mantra to workers across industrial, warehousing, and healthcare sectors: "Keep the load close…
Precision Under Pressure: Why Gas Detection Calibration is the Bedrock of Industrial Safety
In the high-stakes environment of modern industry—from oil refineries and chemical processing plants to confined-space construction and utility maintenance—the greatest threats are often the ones that cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. Toxic gases,…
Industry Innovation: The July 24, 2026, Safety and Compliance Roundup
By Jesse Jacobs, Assistant Editor, OHSOnline.com As the industrial landscape evolves to meet increasingly complex regulatory and operational demands, the necessity for specialized safety equipment and robust organizational culture has never been more…
