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Government Regulations News and Resources

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.

Workplace safety market expected to generate $44 billion by 2031

September 19, 2025 · Verified Market Research’s latest report predicts the $16 billion workplace safety market will almost triple to $44 billion by 2031, in part due to IoT and AI technology adoption.

CSB issues update on Horizon Biofuels explosion investigation

September 18, 2025 · Preliminary evidence indicates a combustible wood dust explosion occurred at the Horizon Biofuels facility in Fremont, Nebraska. The structure remains unsafe to enter, delaying the investigation.

OSHA cites Elo Roofing after worker falls through skylight

September 16, 2025 · OSHA cited Elo Restoration LLC after a worker fell through a skylight and was injured. The company was cited twice in 2018 for not ensuring workers were attached to fall protection.

CSB releases video animation of 2019 ITC petrochemical fire

September 11, 2025 · The U.S. Chemical Safety Board released an accident reconstruction animation of the 2019 ITC Deer Park petrochemical fire, issuing eight recommendations to ITC, OSHA, EPA, and API.

CSB recommendations to Didion Milling left unanswered

September 8, 2025 · Combustible dust explosions at Didion Milling's Wisconsin facility in 2017 killed five and seriously injured 14. Nine CSB safety recommendations are left unanswered despite outreach.

Trump, DOL unveil semiannual regulatory agenda

September 8, 2025 · The Trump Administration recently announced its Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, including heat-related illness standards and agricultural labor policies.

Welcome to Work Safety 24/7

September 1, 2025 · It’s no accident that we’re officially launching on Labor Day. While summer might be over, today marks the beginning of a new era for occupational safety.

OSHA hosts Safe + Sound Week, August 11-17, promoting workplace safety

August 12, 2025 · Safe + Sound is a year-round campaign to encourage every workplace to have a safety and health program

60 Seconds with…Brian Feehan

August 1, 2025 · In this exclusive Q&A, Brian Feehan, President of the Industrial Truck Association, discusses the state of the lift truck industry, highlighting a significant boost in GDP contribution and employment growth.

ITA: successful conclusion to National Forklift Safety Day 2025

June 26, 2025 · Next year's Industrial Truck Association event highlighting importance of lift truck safety scheduled for June 9, 2026

Seismic safety in warehouses: New standards aim to minimize risk and damage

May 1, 2025 · As seismic risks extend beyond California to states like Alaska, Nevada, and Washington, updated building codes and rack design standards are helping warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) better withstand earthquakes. The introduction of ANSI MH16.1-2023, R-Mark 2.0 certification, and the…

2024 Trucking Regulations Update: It starts with cleaner air

November 1, 2024 · Our top trucking correspondent takes his annual look at what federal regulators are now seeking from trucking as well as the potential impact those changes will have on rates and costs.

Ergonomics update: Hearing protection in the warehouse

May 6, 2024 · Warehouses and DCs turn their focus to protecting workers’ hearing and dimming the noise within the four walls.

60 Seconds with Brian Feehan, President of Industrial Truck Association (ITA)

June 7, 2023 · Our editor sat down with Brian Feehan, President of Industrial Truck Association (ITA) to discuss the association and National Forklift Safety Day