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White Cap to acquire Gierke Robinson

Acquiring Gierke Robison expands White Cap’s specialty construction PPE and safety product offerings across Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois, and Southwest Wisconsin.

OSHA cites Blazey Construction for excavation collapse onto worker

Since 2020, OSHA cited Blazey Construction five times for trench safety violations. The agency proposed $343,797 in penalties following a trench collapse and worker hospitalization.

SPG launches FoodProtect cutting tool system purpose-built for food processing

Safety Products Global’s FoodProtect controlled cutting system is purpose-built to address cutting cut and laceration risk at food processing and manufacturing facilities.

NIOSH, University of Colorado to launch VitalCog suicide prevention training for extraction industries

The Johnson Depression Center, in partnership with NIOSH, will launch a new VitalCog Suicide Prevention Training program for the oil & gas and mining industries this fall.

OSHA continuing imminent danger investigations during government shutdown

October 7, 2025 · OSHA will continue imminent danger, fatality, and hazardous condition investigations, along with whistleblower complaint review, during the October 2025 U.S. Federal government shutdown.

Safety-critical DOL activities continuing during government shutdown

October 7, 2025 · OSHA is keeping 25% of its employees and MSHA is keeping 50% of its employees to continue activities necessary to protect life and property during the October 2025 government shutdown.

OSHA cites two companies after workers falls and drowns

October 3, 2025 · After a worker drowned while removing scaffolding from a bridge, OSHA fined Seminole Equipment and L.C. Whitford over $900,000 combined for not using fall protection or life jackets.

Elmridge iEvac E500 respirator mask wins NSC New Product Showcase Award

October 1, 2025 · The NIOSH-certified Elmridge iEvac E500 respirator won first place in the 2025 NSC New Product Showcase Awards. It features a flexible material, wide view, and filter mounting on either side.

PIP Traverse safety helmet receives NSC New Product Showcase Award

October 1, 2025 · The ANSI-certified Traverse safety helmet from PIP Global Safety, equipped with Quin sensors, and Mips protection technology, won second place in the 2025 NSC New Product Showcase Awards.

NSC 2025 New Product Award winners: Elmridge, PIP, and Werner

October 1, 2025 · Over 7,500 votes were cast during this year’s New Product Showcase Awards at the 2025 NSC Safety Expo, choosing a protective hood, safety helmet, and fall protection system as winners.

CSB issues update on fatal Clairton Coke Works explosion

September 30, 2025 · A 70-year-old cast-iron valve leaked gas when U.S. Steel and contract workers attempted to flush it with water, causing an explosion which killed 2 and injured 11 at the Clairton Coke Works.

UPS worker killed by falling boxes while loading trailer

September 30, 2025 · Shelma Reyna was killed by falling boxes while loading a trailer at the Richmond, California UPS warehouse. Cal/OSHA’s preliminary investigation found a package conveyor may be involved.

OSHA fines Cuisine Solutions $131K

September 26, 2025 · Inadequate alarms, training, procedures, and change management were among the issues cited at Cuisine Solutions by the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program and OSHA.

CSB issues six recommendations to Cuisine Solutions, IIAR

September 26, 2025 · The U.S. Chemical Safety Board recommended improving emergency plans and updating IIAR standards in its final report on the 2024 toxic ammonia refrigerant release at Cuisine Solutions.

CSB publishes Cuisine Solutions ammonia release final report

September 25, 2025 · The U.S. Chemical Safety Board found emergency response plans and training to be inadequate in its final report on the 2024 toxic ammonia refrigerant release at Cuisine Solutions.

NSC 2025: Matrix exhibits OmniPro Vision AI collision avoidance system

September 24, 2025 · Matrix Design Group exhibited its OmniPro Vision AI collision avoidance system that can help prevent accidents in blind spots and high-traffic areas at the 2025 NSC Safety Expo.

NSC 2025: OLFA showcases SK-16 quick-change safety blade

September 24, 2025 · OLFA recently showcased its safety blades, including its SK-16 quick-change concealed blade safety knife with reinforced handle & metal tip, at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

OSHA cites Carlton’s Tree Service after woodchipper fatality

September 23, 2025 · OSHA fined Carlton’s Tree Service $16,550 after a worker became caught in a chipper and was fatally decapitated. The company was cited previously for lacking head and fall protection.

NSC 2025: OSHA reveals top 10 safety violations preliminary data

September 23, 2025 · OSHA revealed preliminary data for its most-frequently cited standards in FY25 during the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Fall protection leads for the 15th consecutive year.