May 5, 2026 · CBS ArcSafe’s RSK-CSH-W Chicken Switch Hitter, which keeps operators outside arc flash boundary, won Electrical Construction & Maintenance magazine’s 2026 Specialty Products award.
May 1, 2026 · In response to rising fatalities and injuries, OSHA launched a local emphasis program covering maritime workers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the next five years.
April 29, 2026 · MarineLiner from SurfaceLiner is engineered to protect new finish surfaces during boat assembly. It features Opticoat light-tack backing to provide a non-slip working surface.
April 29, 2026 · SLIPNOT’s Anti-Slip Grating Coating can provide non-slip coverage for catwalk, mezzanine, & elevated work platform surfaces that exceeds OSHA & ANSI anti-slip requirements.
April 29, 2026 · Trimaco’s Aqua Shield Spray Booth Edition provides a flame-retardant, slip-resistant barrier to protect floors, walls, and equipment from paint overspray, drips, and spills.
April 28, 2026 · Damotech introduced DAMO BOLLARD and a Low Profile version of its DAMO SHIELD at MODEX 2026. Both provide structurally independent, floor-anchored protection to prevent rack damage.
April 28, 2026 · Firmware update 3.0 to Kollmorgen’s SafeMotion Monitor adds EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support, and enables complete motion systems to achieve Safety Integrity Level 3 certification.
April 28, 2026 · Beckhoff Automation's new EP741x-9071 conveyor controller’s optional safe torque off safety functionality retains visibility of safety diagnostics while remaining in a safe state.
April 28, 2026 · Rite-Hite’s new PitMaster Vertical under-leveler seal can keep dust, pests, and debris out along the bottom edge of trailers at all times when they are docked.
April 24, 2026 · ELOKON featured ELOshieldAI, a collision prevention system for forklifts and material handling equipment combining wearable tags with AI-powered cameras, at MODEX 2026.
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.
April 21, 2026 · For over 50 years, Wildeck has custom designed mezzanines, material lifts, safety guarding, elevated access equipment, ladders, stairways, and forklift impact barriers for its customers.
April 20, 2026 · The new Industrial Ergonomics 101 guide from MHI’s EASE Council provides a structured introduction to industrial ergonomics concepts & common risk factors for practical applications.
April 20, 2026 · Wire fence & guard manufacturer WireCrafters appointed EVP Richard Horn to president, succeeding Milt Tandy. Horn prioritizes time on the manufacturing floor to engage with teams.
April 17, 2026 · Gorbel Inc. recently demonstrated its GS VFD variable-frequency drive electric chain hoist with built-in safety features and Destuff-it 2.0 portable ergonomic conveyor at MODEX 2026.