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OSHA fines H-E-B nearly $18K for warehouse forklift fatality

June 5, 2026 · OSHA fined grocery chain H-E-B nearly $18K for not evaluating forklift operators and unsafe walking surfaces after Teresa Dominguez was killed in a Texas cold storage warehouse.

OSHA cites Georgia-based Piggly Wiggly franchisee for amputation

June 4, 2026 · OSHA cited RBG Foods for circumventing machine safety guards and not having a lockout-tagout procedure after an employee’s fingers were amputated while cleaning a meat grinder.

Damotech unveils DAMO BOLLARD, Low-Profile DAMO SHIELD at MODEX 2026

April 28, 2026 · Damotech introduced DAMO BOLLARD and a Low Profile version of its DAMO SHIELD at MODEX 2026. Both provide structurally independent, floor-anchored protection to prevent rack damage.

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: Rite-Hite publishes first U.S. loading dock benchmark report

April 13, 2026 · Rite-Hite recently published its 2026 Dock Operations Benchmark Report, a comprehensive industry study examining safety, operations, and maintenance practices across 168 U.S. facilities. MODEX booth B14757.

Lift Products LPBD Gaylord Box Dumpers

March 28, 2026 · LPBD Series gaylord box dumpers from Lift Products Inc. can reduce excessive lifting, bending, & strain injuries, with a rotary switch designed for LOTO and easy-to-adjust restraint bar.

Safety Products Global receives 2026 Grainger Partners in Performance award

March 27, 2026 · The 2026 Partners in Performance award recognizes SPG’s 20+ year partnership with Grainger to distribute over 240 safety cutting tools across the Klever, Slice, and PHC portfolios.

EDGE Fall Protection ranks America’s most dangerous jobs by injury rate

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.

HeroWear study finds 62% fewer strains & sprains from Apex 2 exosuit

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.

Study predicts industries where automation could reduce injuries

November 21, 2025 · A new report from Lamber Goodnow forecast workplace injuries will decrease by 5.9%, or 161,000 annually, by 2030 as a result of 20-40% automation and AI adoption, depending on industry.

How Outsight’s spatial intelligence could have protected the Louvre

October 28, 2025 · Outsight’s real-time lidar-based spatial AI can strengthen safety and security. The company explained how its spatial intelligence could have protected the Louvre from the recent heist.

Magid CX4080 safety goggles feature anti-fog coating

October 8, 2025 · The recently-introduced Magid CX4080 clear safety goggles feature PureVue anti-fog coating, are ANSI Z87+ rated for splash and dust protection, and recommended for a variety of uses.

2025 Robotics Applications Conference set for Wednesday, Sept. 17

September 16, 2025 · The 2025 Robotics Applications Conference, coming Sept. 17 from our sister publication Robotics 24/7, will include speakers from ASTM, A3, St. Onge, Gartner, Interact Analysis.

OSHA hosts Safe + Sound Week, August 11-17, promoting workplace safety

August 12, 2025 · Safe + Sound is a year-round campaign to encourage every workplace to have a safety and health program