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Colorado workplace safety bill defeated by one vote in state Senate

May 19, 2026 · The Colorado State Senate defeated HB26-1054, which would have allowed the state to enforce repealed federal OSH laws, but passed HB26-1272, requiring heat incident data collection.

Call for OSHA NEP on SIF prevention at House Workforce Protections Subcommittee

May 15, 2026 · Safety professionals emphasized using leading safety indicators, in contrast to OSHA’s current lagging indicators, during a May 13 House Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing.

HEMCO exhibiting chemical safety products at 2026 Lab Design Conference

May 10, 2026 · SEFA member HEMCO’s UniLine range included basic storage cabinets, storage for acids and flammable materials, fume hoods, work surfaces, sinks, emergency showers and eyewashes.

MSHA continues enforcing existing silica exposure rules amid ongoing litigation

May 8, 2026 · After industry group petitions, the United States Court of Appeals delayed MSHA’s 2024 Silica Rule’s compliance deadlines. Previous rules will stay in place until further notice.

Safety Products Global appoints Gregory J. Gluchowski Jr. to Board of Directors

May 6, 2026 · Greg Gluchowski brings experience scaling businesses into the billion-dollar range, and will value doing work that genuinely protects people on the Safety Products Global board.

OSHA promoting 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

May 5, 2026 · OSHA will sign a new alliance with Construction Safety Week to help strengthen a collective commitment to prevent serious incidents and fatalities as part of the 2026 Stand-Down.

NOBLELIFT, Gather AI launch NobleOne AI monitoring system

May 1, 2026 · NobleOne, unveiled at MODEX 2026, can provide AI-powered training, integrated advanced driver assists, & intelligence directly to forklift operators and facility managers.

OSHA launches local maritime safety program for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

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.

Kollmorgen releases SafeMotion Monitor 3.0 firmware update

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.

Rite-Hite launches PitMaster Vertical under-leveler seal

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.

Damotech launches Interactive Rack Safety e-Learning Platform at MODEX 2026

April 24, 2026 · Damotech’s Rack Safety e-Learning Platform is designed to help warehouse operators deliver consistent rack safety at any scale, from one new hire to cross-continent operations.

MHI Ergonomics Assist Systems and Equipment Council releases EASE 101

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.

OSHA updates heat protection national emphasis program

April 16, 2026 · Originally issued in 2022, the revised Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards NEP uses OSHA & BLS data to direct inspection priorities to 55 high-risk indoor and outdoor industries.

MODEX 2026: Bobcat launches UL-certified lithium-ion forklift batteries

April 13, 2026 · Bobcat’s new lithium-ion batteries are UL 2580 certified, IP65-rated, and designed to reduce maintenance and improve fleet management for indoor, outdoor, and cold chain forklifts. MODEX booth C14364.

Safety educational seminars at MODEX 2026

April 10, 2026 · Occupational safety educational seminar topics at MODEX 2026 include rack safety, ergonomics, predictive maintenance, standardized crash barrier testing, and loading dock safety.