Empowering the Workforce: Oregon OSHA Launches Strategic Safety Initiative for Rural Communities
In a concerted effort to bolster workplace safety standards across the state’s most isolated regions, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) has announced the launch of a comprehensive series of free, in-person training…
Monro Inc. to Pay $174K Settlement Following OSHA Investigation into Workplace Safety Lapses
Executive Summary: A Significant Regulatory Correction In a move that underscores the federal government’s commitment to workplace safety standards in the automotive service industry, national service provider Monro Inc. has agreed to a $174,000…
Critical Safety Alert: Washington Construction Falls Dominate 2024 Workplace Hospitalization Data
By Jesse Jacobs, Assistant Editor, OHSOnline.com A sobering new report from Washington state’s labor safety authorities has shed light on the persistent and lethal risks facing the modern workforce. Data compiled by the Safety and Health Assessment and…
OSHA Cites FleetPride Following Fatal Corpus Christi Incident: A Deep Dive into Industrial Safety Failures
Introduction: A Preventable Tragedy in South Texas The industrial landscape of South Texas, characterized by its sprawling logistics hubs and heavy-duty transport infrastructure, was shaken by a devastating workplace fatality that has now drawn the sharp…
Carlo Gavazzi Unveils DRC61: A New Era of Safety and Reliability for EV Charging Infrastructure
Milan, Italy – Carlo Gavazzi Automation, a globally recognized leader in industrial automation and electronics, has announced the launch of its innovative DRC61 Series insulation monitoring device. This pivotal new product is specifically engineered to…
J.J. Keller Calls for Nominations: 2026 Safety Professional of the Year Awards Enter Final Countdown
By Jesse Jacobs, Assistant Editor, OHSOnline.com For environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professionals across North America, the clock is ticking. With just two weeks remaining before the July 31 deadline, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. is…
Fatal Oversight: Texas Contractors Face Massive OSHA Fines Following School Crawl Space Tragedy
Introduction In a harrowing reminder of the lethal risks inherent in construction work, federal regulators have leveled severe penalties against two Texas-based firms following a fatal accident at Converse Elementary School. The U.S. Department of…
Shaping the Future of Occupational Safety: ASSP Launches Call for Speakers for Safety 2027
By Stasia DeMarco, Content Editor The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has officially signaled the start of its planning phase for its flagship annual event, announcing an open call for presenters for the Safety 2027 Conference + Expo.…
Bridging the Compliance Gap: New Industry Study Exposes Critical Vulnerabilities in Hazmat Logistics
The Current State of Dangerous Goods Transportation The transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) is the silent backbone of the global economy, yet it remains one of the most volatile sectors in logistics. A landmark benchmarking study, “Focus on…
Honoring the Fallen: Department of Labor Launches New Round of Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants
By Jesse Jacobs, Assistant Editor, OHSOnline In an ongoing commitment to bolstering the safety culture of the American mining industry, the U.S. Department of Labor has officially announced the latest cycle of the Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants. This…
