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.
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.
May 1, 2026 · Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced its updated ERC45-70VG2 electric cushion tire warehouse lift truck with increased visibility, optional air ride & armrests, at MODEX 2026.
April 24, 2026 · ELOKON featured ELOshieldAI, a collision prevention system for forklifts and material handling equipment combining wearable tags with AI-powered cameras, at MODEX 2026.
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.
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.
April 18, 2026 · TurboLite Personal Fall Limiters (PFLs) from Honeywell require less fall clearance than traditional shock-absorbing lanyards and meet OSHA requirements in 6 and 9-foot lengths.
April 17, 2026 · Gorbel Inc. recently demonstrated its GS VFD variable-frequency drive electric chain hoist with built-in safety features and Destuff-it 2.0 portable ergonomic conveyor at MODEX 2026.
April 15, 2026 · The CrossX easy-transfer roller from Roach Conveyors converts a standard roller conveyor into a transverse top-push configuration to improve ergonomics, reducing strain and fatigue.
April 10, 2026 · Roach Conveyors new CrossX transforms standard roller conveyor sections into transverse top-push configurations to improve ergonomics, reduce strain & fatigue. MODEX 2026 booth B16932.
April 10, 2026 · New Age Industrial is showing its new machine guards, hazardous materials fences, ergonomic data center workstation, & fire-safe ASRS pallets at MODEX 2026 in booth B15719.
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.
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.
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.
April 4, 2026 · The RFID-based Proximity Warning Core from SensorZone broadcasts 3 alerts across the cab, wearable tag, and surrounding area, logging data on each incident for site safety analytics.