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CSB Says Fatal Kentucky Plant Explosion Was ‘Waiting to Happen’

May 28, 2026 · The CSB says a deadly 2024 explosion at a Kentucky caramel coloring plant could have been prevented and exposed serious safety failures tied to reactor design and hazard planning.

Slamcore Raises $14M to Expand Warehouse AI Safety Tools

May 28, 2026 · Slamcore raised $14 million to grow its AI-powered warehouse safety and forklift tracking technology.

USPS Cited by OSHA After Worker Killed in Mail Sorting Machine

May 27, 2026 · OSHA cited USPS and issued fines after investigators found alleged safety issues during an ongoing investigation into a worker's death at a Michigan facility.

Vacuum Interrupters introduces RVI-WL-23338 for Westinghouse R-4 circuit breakers

May 15, 2026 · Vacuum Interrupters’ new RVI-WL-23338 is a direct fit-and-function replacement unit for Westinghouse WL-23338 vacuum interrupters, with Cu-Cr contacts & MAC-TS4 tested to ANSI C37.

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.

Aptiv, Comau collaborate on industrial automation safety

May 12, 2026 · Aptiv PLC and Comau are expanding their existing partnership with a new MoU to support radar & vision-based safety systems, cobot perception, and edge AI software development.

HEMCO exhibiting chemical safety products at 2026 Lab Design Conference

May 10, 2026 · SEFA member HEMCO’s UniLine range included basic storage cabinets, storage for acids and flammable materials, fume hoods, work surfaces, sinks, emergency showers and eyewashes.

Kadant GranTek Gran-Sorb

May 6, 2026 · Gran-Sorb from Kadant GranTek is an all-purpose loose granular recycled paper absorbent that is clean, safe, effective, highly absorbent, sustainable, and food facility safe.

Greenzie publishes 2025 autonomous mower safety report

May 4, 2026 · In its 2025 Annual Safety Report, Greenzie reported zero lost-time injuries, OSHA medical attentions, or human near-misses over 68,000 hours of commercial autonomous mowing.

NOBLELIFT, Gather AI launch NobleOne AI monitoring system

May 1, 2026 · NobleOne, unveiled at MODEX 2026, can provide AI-powered training, integrated advanced driver assists, & intelligence directly to forklift operators and facility managers.

Yale updates ERC45-70VG2 with improved visibility, ergonomics

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.

Ram Board Stair Armor

April 29, 2026 · Ram Board’s Stair Armor features Tread-Trac grip strip backing to add anti-slip features and anchor the guard, and Spill Guard technology woven into the fibers for extreme liquid holdout.

Kollmorgen releases SafeMotion Monitor 3.0 firmware update

April 28, 2026 · Firmware update 3.0 to Kollmorgen’s SafeMotion Monitor adds EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support, and enables complete motion systems to achieve Safety Integrity Level 3 certification.

New Beckhoff EP741x motor controllers feature safe torque off function

April 28, 2026 · Beckhoff Automation's new EP741x-9071 conveyor controller’s optional safe torque off safety functionality retains visibility of safety diagnostics while remaining in a safe state.

Rite-Hite launches PitMaster Vertical under-leveler seal

April 28, 2026 · Rite-Hite’s new PitMaster Vertical under-leveler seal can keep dust, pests, and debris out along the bottom edge of trailers at all times when they are docked.