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UL certifies MetroStar, ActionStreamer IRIS respirator intrinsically safe

December 19, 2025 · MetroStar & ActionStreamer’s Integrated Respirator Information System was certified intrinsically safe by UL. IRIS is being rolled out to U.S. Air Force fuel tank maintenance teams.

CSB issues update on investigation of two NOx releases at Austin Powder

December 18, 2025 · A CSB investigation update indicates hazardous nitrogen oxide gas released at Austin Powder in Ohio when a cooling system was shut down and in Tennessee during failed reactor startups.

OSHA cites Virginia Transformer Corp. nearly $1 million for safety violations

December 16, 2025 · OSHA cited Virginia Transformer Corp. $986,888 for 53 violations after a follow-up inspection at its Pocatello, Idaho facility, which was cited 99 times since VTC acquired it in 2003.

OSHA highlights answers from seven letters of interpretation issued in 2025

December 15, 2025 · Reviewing seven letters of interpretation issued in 2025, OSHA answered regulatory questions about hazard evaluation, training, reporting forms, engineering controls, and stair design.

National Safety Compliance OSHA Lockout/Tagout - Control of Hazardous Energy training

December 14, 2025 · National Safety Compliance offers its OSHA-compliant Lockout/Tagout - Control of Hazardous Energy training video and materials as an MP4, streaming subscription, DVD, or USB.

MSHA awards $10.5 million in educational grants

December 12, 2025 · MSHA awarded $10,537,000 in grants to fund mine safety and health training and re-training programs tailored to regional hazards and conditions in 45 U.S. states and territories.

CSB releases video animation of fatal 2021 Yenkin-Majestic explosion

December 9, 2025 · The CSB showed how inadequate testing, engineering controls, and emergency plans contributed to the fatal 2021 Yenkin-Majestic Paint explosion in Columbus, Ohio in its new video.

CSB announces FY 26 free quarterly public meeting dates

December 9, 2025 · The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board is required to hold at least one public meeting each quarter to review its progress in meeting its mission and highlight successes.

Mine truck driver dies after crossing berm into water-filled pit

December 8, 2025 · Luis Espinosa, a haul truck driver with 10 years experience, died after crossing a berm into a water-filled pit at the Cemex mine in Miami, Florida. MSHA provided best practices.

National Miners Day 2025: Remembering Monongah

December 5, 2025 · National Miners Day, observed annually on Dec. 6, commemorates the date of the deadliest mine accident in U.S. history. The Monongah disaster kickstarted modern safety and health regulations.

OSHA fines Korean construction company after worker death

December 4, 2025 · OSHA proposed $20,522 in penalties on Hyoungwon E&C America for nitrogen gas asphyxiation hazards following a fatality investigation at a White, Georgia construction site.

OSHAcademy Focus Four - Struck-By Hazards training course

December 3, 2025 · In OSHAcademy’s third Construction Focus Four Hazards series training course, students can learn how to identify, describe, and protect against common struck-by hazards.

NTSB issues safety alert on unsecured railroad equipment

December 2, 2025 · After five accident investigations, including one fatality, the NTSB issued a safety alert on unexpected movement of unsecured railroad equipment, including a list of best practices.

OSHA extends contest dates for citations issued during government shutdown

December 2, 2025 · OSHA extended the contest period for citations received between Oct. 1 and Nov. 12 through Dec. 4 as the agency resumes normal operations and addresses its complaint backlog.

MSHA issues safety alert following tensioner bolt injury

December 2, 2025 · After a maintenance worker was struck and seriously injured by a spring-loaded bolt while repairing a motor, MSHA issued a safety alert including best practice to control stored energy.