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MODEX 2026: Bobcat launches UL-certified lithium-ion forklift batteries

April 13, 2026 · Bobcat’s new lithium-ion batteries are UL 2580 certified, IP65-rated, and designed to reduce maintenance and improve fleet management for indoor, outdoor, and cold chain forklifts. MODEX booth C14364.

Safety educational seminars at MODEX 2026

April 10, 2026 · Occupational safety educational seminar topics at MODEX 2026 include rack safety, ergonomics, predictive maintenance, standardized crash barrier testing, and loading dock safety.

OSHA hosting webinar to help employers join safety stand-downs

April 7, 2026 · OSHA is hosting a free webinar April 8 from noon to 1 p.m. EDT providing resources to employers of all industries on how to participate in a 2026 safety stand-down.

OSHA Education Center Industrial Ergonomics Certificate Course

April 1, 2026 · The Industrial Ergonomics certificate course from OSHA Education Center teaches participants how to recognize and avoid ergonomic hazards in the workplace, and how to prevent injuries.

Mantis Robotics MR-1 receives ISO fenceless safety certification

March 3, 2026 · SGS Fimko Oy recently issued ISO 10218 and ISO 13849 safety certification to Mantis Robotics’ flagship MR-1 fenceless, high-speed industrial robot arm, which integrates physical AI.

FMCSA warns 550 CDL training schools of shut down for safety noncompliance

February 20, 2026 · The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found over 550 CDL schools in violation of its safety standards, warning they may be removed from the national training provider registry.

A-SAFE first to complete ANSI MH31.2 crash barrier certification

February 13, 2026 · MHI ProGMA developed ANSI MH31.2 to establish a common, independently-verifiable crash-testing method for industrial guardrails and barriers. A-SAFE is the first to be certified.

FRA to enforce English proficiency for Mexican train crews in U.S.

December 30, 2025 · After inspections found some Mexican train crews could not understand safety requirements in English, the FRA is stopping uncertified crews at customs and limiting them to 10 miles from point of entry.

UL certifies MetroStar, ActionStreamer IRIS respirator intrinsically safe

December 19, 2025 · MetroStar & ActionStreamer’s Integrated Respirator Information System was certified intrinsically safe by UL. IRIS is being rolled out to U.S. Air Force fuel tank maintenance teams.

UTA, OSHA, EPA partner for 2025 Oil & Gas Safety Conference

November 28, 2025 · The University of Texas at Arlington, OSHA, EPA, and industry partners will host the 2025 Oil & Gas Safety, Health, and Environmental Conference Dec. 2-3 in Houston, Texas.

Oregon OSHA presenting at 2025 Western Pulp, Paper, & Forest Products Safety & Health Conference

November 25, 2025 · The 33rd annual Western Pulp, Paper, & Forest Products Safety & Health Conference will be held Dec. 2-5 at the Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront in Portland, Oregon.

Government shutdown over: what it means for safety agencies

November 14, 2025 · President Trump signed a continuing resolution Nov. 12, allowing safety agencies to resume full operations until Jan. 30. FY26 appropriations must be finalized before the new deadline.

MSHA continuing regular inspections during government shutdown

October 7, 2025 · MSHA will continue regular quarterly and semiannual inspections, along with air and dust environmental sampling, during the October 2025 U.S. Federal government shutdown.

Bobcat offers safety tips for National Forklift Safety Day

June 9, 2025 · Bobcat is joining the nationwide effort of bringing awareness to forklift safety by highlighting proactive steps that promote productivity while providing education on safe operation.