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NIOSH promotes resources for Respiratory Protection Day 2026

August 25, 2026 · NIOSH is preparing employers to recognize Respiratory Protection Day on Sept. 1 by providing tools and resources to select and use the correct respirator for each job.

Bally Ribbon Mills introduces Kevlar EXO webbing

August 18, 2026 · Bally Ribbon Mills’ new Kevlar EXO aramid fiber fabric is designed to deliver higher strength, comfort, flexibility, wearability, and cut resistance for defense, aerospace, & industrial safety.

Arizona Senate passes bill to modernize healthcare radiation safety standards

July 7, 2026 · Arizona Senate Bill 112 acknowledges the ergonomic burden of lead PPE for healthcare professionals, and engineering controls that could protect against radiation in its place.

German Bionic Exia Exoskeleton

July 1, 2026 · German Bionic’s Exia AI-powered exoskeleton provides up to 84 pounds of support to ease strain, protect health, and create safer, more inclusive and appealing workplaces.

Should safety knives be considered PPE?

June 25, 2026 · Jarrod Streng, President and CEO of Safety Products Global, explains why formally classifying cutting tools as PPE could help reduce laceration injuries in the workplace.

SoftenSure Antimicrobial Foam Soap

June 24, 2026 · Best Sanitizers’ SoftenSure Antimicrobial Foam Soap meets current USDA and FDA standards for food service, office wellness, industrial hygiene, healthcare, and education.

VelocityEHS AI Hands & Wrists Ergonomics Assessment Tool

June 17, 2026 · AI Hands & Wrists Assessment, part of the VelocityEHS Industrial Ergonomics’ portfolio, provides a comprehensive assessment through intuitive, AI-driven video analysis.

Healthcare associations comment on Medicare proposal to reshore PPE supply chain

April 7, 2026 · The American Hospital Association & Healthcare Supply Chain Association offered feedback on a proposed federal Medicare rule to offer incentives for domestic PPE procurement.

Lakeland Fire + Safety sells flame resistant, hi-viz PPE lines to National Safety Apparel

March 30, 2026 · Lakeland Fire + Safety sold its High-Performance Flame Resistant and High-Visibility product lines to National Safety Apparel so it can focus on manufacturing its core fire protection PPE.

FAA mandates ATC use radar for helicopter separation when crossing flight paths near airports

March 24, 2026 · Federal Aviation Administration data analysis found helicopter visual separation is not safe enough for high-traffic airports, issuing GENOT JO 7110.801 requiring radar management.

Medline announces annual distribution center safety awards

March 17, 2026 · Medline’s Distribution Center of the Year and SAFE award recipients emphasized a strong safety culture across facilities of different sizes and employees performing different roles.

U.S. Appeals Court denies claim against OSHA citation of affiliated entity

March 6, 2026 · The U.S. Court of Appeals denied UHS of Delaware’s petition against the OSHRC because it shared a common worksite and integrated safety operations under the same parent company as a hospital.

EDGE Fall Protection ranks America’s most dangerous jobs by injury rate

February 10, 2026 · A new study by EDGE Fall Protection ranks healthcare facilities, leather manufacturing, and package delivery the most dangerous industries for American workers based on BLS injury data.

National Burn Awareness Week 2026

February 3, 2026 · Observing National Burn Awareness Week Feb. 1-7, 2026, the American Burn Association shared practical workplace burn prevention strategies for industry, construction, and manufacturing.

Work Safety 101: OSHA 300 Injury and Illness Reporting

January 19, 2026 · Learn how to follow OSHA’s annual injury and illness reporting process, or OSHA 300, including who must report, due dates, exemptions, and additional requirements for certain injuries.