September 1, 2026 · 53-year-old miner Aaron Warrix was killed by falling rock. MSHA is reminding mine operators to review roof control plans and communicate hazards as moisture threatens stability.
September 1, 2026 · Speaker proposals for ASSP’s Safety 2027 Conference are due Sept. 8 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Find application requirements here & learn how you can help your peers face EHS challenges.
August 25, 2026 · The CSB’s Foundation Food Group safety video examines how a single bent tube caused a liquid nitrogen release, killing two employees & four others during rescue attempts.
August 13, 2026 · The McElhattan Foundation’s Zero Electrocution Challenge is seeking submissions by Sept. 1 to help eliminate life-threatening tasks that lead to fatal electrocution on the job by 2050.
August 7, 2026 · OSHA’s revised Warehousing and Distribution Center National Emphasis Program, effective July 31, clarified expansions, removed retail, and made ergonomics & heat documentation optional.
July 28, 2026 · NIOSH canceled its Black Lung screenings scheduled for July 28-30 at Mylan Park in Morgantown, West Virginia. Learn here how to find the next available dates and locations.
July 23, 2026 · Organizations can celebrate and launch successful workplace safety and health programs by signing up for OSHA’s 2026 Safe & Sound Week, scheduled for Aug. 10-16.
July 20, 2026 · 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.
July 15, 2026 · The National Weather Service and Environment Canada advise reducing or eliminating outdoor work and wearing respirators to filter out fine particles as dense smoke drifts eastward.
July 1, 2026 · OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grants applications are due July 31. MSHA’s Brookwood-Sago Mine Safety Grants are due Aug. 31. Learn more about the opportunities and apply here.
June 23, 2026 · The Mayor’s executive order instructs NYC departments to distribute heat safety guidance for outdoor workers, including construction and app-based delivery workers, as soon as practicable.
June 18, 2026 · WorkSafe Washington’s new-and-improved ErgoApp app provides short, self-paced training modules on safe lifting techniques that can be integrated into onboarding and ongoing training.
June 12, 2026 · The CSB is warning chemical facilities to prepare for hurricane season now to prevent dangerous chemical releases and fires during severe storms.
June 9, 2026 · The ANSI/ASSP A10 Standards Committee revised five standards: Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators, Personnel Nets, Debris Nets, Installation of Drilled Shafts, and Emergency Procedures.
May 26, 2026 · EPA extended the deadline for health and safety reporting requirements covering 16 chemical substances until May 2027.