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Case Study: TruGrid Completes More than 365 Days with 0.0 TRIR

January 12, 2026 · This white paper from TruGrid provides data-driven insights and practical recommendations for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies to reduce injuries and incidents.

ANSI, ISEA update Z87.1-2025 eye protection standard

January 9, 2026 · ANSI and ISEA’s latest Z87.1-2025 eye and face protection standard revisions make requirements easier to understand and apply, helping safety professionals more easily select protection.

OSHA orders Balkan Express to reinstate worker who reported safety concerns, pay $100K

January 9, 2026 · OSHA ordered Balkan Express LLC to reinstate a worker after they reported safety concerns and pay $100,000. FMCSA inspectors placed 23% of the company’s fleet OOS in the past two years.

New data shows NYC EMS injuries, collisions higher than firefighters

January 6, 2026 · The latest NYC Dynamic Mayor’s Management Report shows EMS injuries and collisions are higher than firefighters. Union leaders proposed splitting EMS from FDNY 30 years after they merged.

Arizona Workplace Heat Safety Task Force issues final recommendations

January 5, 2026 · Established by Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, the Workplace Heat Safety Task Force issued its final guidelines to the state Industrial Commission for review at a Feb. 4 meeting.

FMCSA removes seven electronic logging devices from registered list

January 2, 2026 · Motor carriers must replace seven revoked ELDs with compliant ones before Feb. 7 or March 1 and should revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours-of-service data.

FMCSA awards $118M in trucking training & enforcement grants

January 2, 2026 · The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded over $118 million in grants to support state & local commercial vehicle enforcement & compliance technology & veteran CDL training.

FRA to enforce English proficiency for Mexican train crews in U.S.

December 30, 2025 · After inspections found some Mexican train crews could not understand safety requirements in English, the FRA is stopping uncertified crews at customs and limiting them to 10 miles from point of entry.

CSB recommends facility siting evaluation to U.S. Steel

December 30, 2025 · After a fatal explosion, the CSB called on U.S. Steel to conduct a facility siting evaluation at its Clairton Coke Works to address immediate hazards to workers based on building locations.

OSHA partners with Harvey Construction for Mark Stebbins Community Center construction

December 26, 2025 · OSHA signed a strategic partnership with Harvey Construction Corp. to prevent injuries & hazards during construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center in Manchester, New Hampshire.

CSB YouTube channel surpasses 400,000 subscribers

December 26, 2025 · The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board built a strong and dedicated audience on YouTube, gaining 400,000 subscribers and 70 million views across over 100 videos.

OSHA cites New Horizons Baking for lockout/tagout, guarding violations

December 23, 2025 · OSHA cited New Horizons Baking $394,849 for three repeat and nine serious violations involving lockout/tagout, guarding, caught-between, caught-in, pinch-point, and struck-by hazards.

OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Fact Sheet

December 23, 2025 · OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Fact Sheet walks employers through how to develop an energy control program suited to the needs of their particular workplace, along with employee responsibilities.

OSHA fines Sound Construction $1.2 million for repeat safety violations

December 22, 2025 · OSHA fined Easton, Conn.-based Sound Construction $1.2 million. After a fatal 2023 trench collapse, a follow-up inspection found numerous willful hazards, from training to shield use.

OSHA Trenching and Excavation Safety Fact Sheet

December 22, 2025 · OSHA standards require employers to deploy adequate protection systems, a competent person performs daily inspections, and other safe working practices when working in and around trenches.