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Zero Electrocution Challenge seeking submissions for inaugural ZERO 2050 challenge

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.

What changed in OSHA’s updated warehouse & distribution center NEP

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.

NIOSH cancels July 28-30 Black Lung screenings in Morgantown, WV

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.

OSHA & MSHA open applications for $13 million in training grants

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.

NYC Mayor issues heat protection executive order

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.

CSB warns chemical facilities to prepare for hurricane season

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.

ASSP updates five A10 construction and demolition safety standards

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.

Colorado workplace safety bill defeated by one vote in state Senate

May 19, 2026 · The Colorado State Senate defeated HB26-1054, which would have allowed the state to enforce repealed federal OSH laws, but passed HB26-1272, requiring heat incident data collection.

Call for OSHA NEP on SIF prevention at House Workforce Protections Subcommittee

May 15, 2026 · Safety professionals emphasized using leading safety indicators, in contrast to OSHA’s current lagging indicators, during a May 13 House Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing.

OSHA promoting 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

May 5, 2026 · OSHA will sign a new alliance with Construction Safety Week to help strengthen a collective commitment to prevent serious incidents and fatalities as part of the 2026 Stand-Down.

CSB investigating fatal Catalyst Refiners hydrogen sulfide release

April 23, 2026 · Two employees were killed by a hydrogen sulfide leak & explosion when nitric acid and another chemical mixed during work to close down the Nitro, West Virginia silver catalyst facility.

OSHA fines Revoli Construction $4.7 million for fatal trench collapse

April 2, 2026 · OSHA fined Franklin, Mass.-based Revoli Construction Co. Inc. almost $4.7 million for 33 repeat, 17 serious, & 7 willful citations after a fatal trench collapse in sandy soil.

Dangerous wildfires, sub-zero windchill, and winter weather across U.S. and Canada

February 18, 2026 · The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) and Environment Canada have issued warnings for high winds, wildfires, dust storms, heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and dangerous cold.

CSB launches investigation into Woodland Pulp chemical release

February 10, 2026 · According to initial information submitted to the CSB, the fatal incident in Baileyville, Maine may have involved the release of hydrogen sulfide in an enclosed process sewer.

Partial government shutdown impacts safety-critical agencies

February 2, 2026 · Portions of the U.S. Federal Government shut down after Congress failed to pass legislation for FY 26 appropriations Jan. 29. Safety-essential inspections and enforcement continue.