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OSHA fines FleetPride after employee asphyxiated inside tanker trailer

July 17, 2026 · OSHA has proposed $264,380 in penalties for 19 violations after Juan Antonio Garza Jr. asphyxiated while inspecting a tanker trailer. FleetPride has since suspended all tank entry work.

Wildfires generating smoke across Canada & northern U.S.

July 15, 2026 · The National Weather Service and Environment Canada advise reducing or eliminating outdoor work and wearing respirators to filter out fine particles as dense smoke drifts eastward.

CSB issues update on fatal Woodland Pulp hydrogen sulfide release

July 14, 2026 · The CSB is investigating Woodland Pulp’s lack of fixed and wearable gas monitors, alarms, ventilation, and personnel control after two employees were killed in a toxic gas release.

OSHA to host free virtual safety & health training for federal workers Aug. 4-6

July 3, 2026 · OSHA will host free half-day virtual training seminars Aug. 4-6 for federal agency safety and health personnel to help strengthen protections for federal workers. Register through July 24.

Thermo Scientific ADR1500 Dust Monitor

June 24, 2026 · Thermo Scientific’s ADR1500 Dust Monitor provides real-time, continuous ambient fugitive dust monitoring, with total particulate and cut-points ranging from PM10 down to PM1.

Blackline Safety G8 Portable Gas Detector

June 17, 2026 · The G8 portable gas detector from Blackline Safety is a connected safety platform with swappable cartridges and over 20 sensors to detect virtually any gas.

MSA ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector

June 10, 2026 · The ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector provides six-gas detection capability, a fully-integrated pump, and easy connectivity to the MSA Grid for industrial worksites and emergency responses.

Fisher American 6-Foot Fume Hood with General Storage Cabinets

May 13, 2026 · The NLS-601 6-Foot Fume Hood with General Storage Cabinets from Fisher American is designed with a practical sash and baffles for respiratory and chemical contact face protection.

USA Lab NSF Certified Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet With Detachable Stand

May 13, 2026 · USA Lab’s NSF-Certified Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet combines inward airflow with HEPA-filtered laminar downflow for comprehensive protection & meets ANSI 49 standards.

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.

CSB investigating fatal Catalyst Refiners hydrogen sulfide release

April 23, 2026 · Two employees were killed by a hydrogen sulfide leak & explosion when nitric acid and another chemical mixed during work to close down the Nitro, West Virginia silver catalyst facility.

Healthcare associations comment on Medicare proposal to reshore PPE supply chain

April 7, 2026 · The American Hospital Association & Healthcare Supply Chain Association offered feedback on a proposed federal Medicare rule to offer incentives for domestic PPE procurement.

CBS Equipment Dozer/Confined Space Oxygen Survival Kit

April 6, 2026 · The Dozer/Confined Space Kit from ChemBio Shelters provides oxygen, carbon dioxide scrubbing, lighting, first aid, and drinking water for those awaiting rescue from confined spaces.

Honeywell North 5400 Series Full Face Respirator

March 3, 2026 · The OSHA & NIOSH-compliant Honeywell 5400 Series respirator fits a variety of face types comfortably with a 200 degree field of vision, downward view for optimal sight in all directions.

3M 5303 Half Facepiece Disposable Respirator

March 2, 2026 · The NIOSH-approved 5303 Half Facepiece Disposable Respirator from 3M helps provide protection against certain organic vapors and acid gases with no assembly required.