February 10, 2026 · Robotic safety standards were forged in an era dominated by fixed industrial arms, hard fences and worst-case assumptions. It is time for a fundamental rethink of robotic safety.
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.
February 9, 2026 · OSHA investigators found CB&A Construction employees worked under suspended loads without hard hats and along trench edges without protective restraints in Bessemer, Alabama.
February 6, 2026 · In addition to describing 13 key safety issues, the CSB’s video on the Didion Milling explosion calls on OSHA to develop an overarching combustible dust standard for general industry.
February 6, 2026 · After two reports of rear wheels falling off Oshkosh’s Next Generation Delivery Vehicles, the NHTSA recalled 40 U.S. Postal Service vehicles and the company issued repair instructions.
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.
February 3, 2026 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies’ new pedestrian detection event dashboard tracks when pedestrians come within a defined distance to help operators take action to reduce accident risk.
February 2, 2026 · Portions of the U.S. Federal Government shut down after Congress failed to pass legislation for FY 26 appropriations Jan. 29. Safety-essential inspections and enforcement continue.
January 30, 2026 · Long Island, New York-based roofing contractor DME Construction must pay a $600,000 penalty and implement enhanced OSHA abatement measures following a skylight fall fatality in 2021.
January 30, 2026 · In its final report, MSHA found Signal Peak Silica and Stout Excavating did not inspect and maintain the tailing pond dam that ruptured, overturning an excavator & killing the operator.
January 27, 2026 · Five distribution centers shared injury data before and after deploying HeroWear’s Apex 2 exosuit. HeroWear’s new study found 62% fewer strains & sprains among workers wearing it.
January 27, 2026 · The latest addition to FORT Robotics’ Pro series, the Wireless E-Stop Pro offers fail-safe control in a 650-foot range, and is IEC 61508 Safety Integrity Level 3 certified.
January 27, 2026 · OSHA extended its updated Hazard Communication Standard compliance dates by four months to give it time to publish necessary guidance materials for the regulated community to review.
January 23, 2026 · The CSB commended the St. Louis, Missouri, Board of Aldermen for following its recommendation to revise the city’s Mechanical Code to meet national pressure vessels and boiler standards.
January 23, 2026 · RefrigiWear has updated flexibility, range of motion, insulation, visibility, & weather protection for its ComfortGuard cold-condition coverall, overall, and jacket workwear.