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.
October 7, 2025 · OSHA will continue imminent danger, fatality, and hazardous condition investigations, along with whistleblower complaint review, during the October 2025 U.S. Federal government shutdown.
October 7, 2025 · OSHA is keeping 25% of its employees and MSHA is keeping 50% of its employees to continue activities necessary to protect life and property during the October 2025 government shutdown.
October 3, 2025 · After a worker drowned while removing scaffolding from a bridge, OSHA fined Seminole Equipment and L.C. Whitford over $900,000 combined for not using fall protection or life jackets.
October 1, 2025 · The NIOSH-certified Elmridge iEvac E500 respirator won first place in the 2025 NSC New Product Showcase Awards. It features a flexible material, wide view, and filter mounting on either side.
October 1, 2025 · The ANSI-certified Traverse safety helmet from PIP Global Safety, equipped with Quin sensors, and Mips protection technology, won second place in the 2025 NSC New Product Showcase Awards.
October 1, 2025 · Over 7,500 votes were cast during this year’s New Product Showcase Awards at the 2025 NSC Safety Expo, choosing a protective hood, safety helmet, and fall protection system as winners.
September 30, 2025 · A 70-year-old cast-iron valve leaked gas when U.S. Steel and contract workers attempted to flush it with water, causing an explosion which killed 2 and injured 11 at the Clairton Coke Works.
September 30, 2025 · Shelma Reyna was killed by falling boxes while loading a trailer at the Richmond, California UPS warehouse. Cal/OSHA’s preliminary investigation found a package conveyor may be involved.
September 26, 2025 · Inadequate alarms, training, procedures, and change management were among the issues cited at Cuisine Solutions by the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health program and OSHA.
September 26, 2025 · The U.S. Chemical Safety Board recommended improving emergency plans and updating IIAR standards in its final report on the 2024 toxic ammonia refrigerant release at Cuisine Solutions.
September 25, 2025 · The U.S. Chemical Safety Board found emergency response plans and training to be inadequate in its final report on the 2024 toxic ammonia refrigerant release at Cuisine Solutions.
September 24, 2025 · Matrix Design Group exhibited its OmniPro Vision AI collision avoidance system that can help prevent accidents in blind spots and high-traffic areas at the 2025 NSC Safety Expo.
September 24, 2025 · OLFA recently showcased its safety blades, including its SK-16 quick-change concealed blade safety knife with reinforced handle & metal tip, at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.
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.