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Industry Standards News and Resources

NIOSH promotes resources for Respiratory Protection Day 2026

August 25, 2026 · NIOSH is preparing employers to recognize Respiratory Protection Day on Sept. 1 by providing tools and resources to select and use the correct respirator for each job.

TradeSafe study finds costliest injuries are preventable

August 11, 2026 · A new study from TradeSafe analyzing BLS, OSHA, and NSC data found the costliest injuries are preventable - already covered by OSHA standards employers are expected to control.

Asynt Solutions expands Ape Barrier production & deployment

August 11, 2026 · Asynt Solutions’ is expanding production & deployment of its MASH TL-3-compliant fiberglass composite Ape Barrier to help keep roadway workers safe and deliver project efficiency gains.

CSB releases final report on toxic fire at Georgia Bio-Lab

July 24, 2026 · The CSB identified 5 key safety issues after investigating a toxic fire at Bio-Lab in Conyers, Georgia. It again urged OSHA and the EPA to expand reactive hazards regulatory coverage.

DOL seeking public comment on hearing loss evaluation methods

June 30, 2026 · To update current standards, the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs is seeking input on the reliability and validity of audiograms compared with other objective hearing tests.

MSHA, Essential Minerals Association renew training alliance

June 11, 2026 · MSHA renewed its alliance with the Essential Minerals Association to continue safety training and education programs for workers in industrial mineral mines and processing facilities.

PrePass Adds Real-Time Work Zone Alerts for Truck Drivers

June 9, 2026 · PrePass and HAAS Alert are launching nationwide real-time roadside hazard alerts for truck drivers through the PrePass Mobile App.

ASSP updates five A10 construction and demolition safety standards

June 9, 2026 · The ANSI/ASSP A10 Standards Committee revised five standards: Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators, Personnel Nets, Debris Nets, Installation of Drilled Shafts, and Emergency Procedures.

Deadly Washington Paper Mill Tank Fell Outside Inspection Rules

June 8, 2026 · Safety experts say the tank that killed 11 workers at a Washington paper mill was not required to undergo routine inspections because it fell outside many state and federal oversight rules.

ASSP Addresses House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Meeting

June 3, 2026 · ASSP issued a statement following the May 2026 House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections meeting, dedicated to building a safer future.

New Concerns Grow Around Heat and Workplace Health Risks

May 27, 2026 · Safety experts are warning that growing risks such as heat exposure and hazardous materials are increasing pressure to place greater focus on worker health.

New Report Links Safety Strategy to Fewer Workplace Deaths

May 26, 2026 · A new Avetta report found that organizations using connected safety and risk strategies reported lower workplace fatality rates and fewer serious incidents.

NYCOSH releases 2026 Deadly Skyline Report

May 19, 2026 · In its 2026 Deadly Skyline report, the N.Y. Committee for Occupational Safety & Health called for preventing construction owners tied to incidents from obtaining permits and public funds.

Call for OSHA NEP on SIF prevention at House Workforce Protections Subcommittee

May 15, 2026 · Safety professionals emphasized using leading safety indicators, in contrast to OSHA’s current lagging indicators, during a May 13 House Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing.

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.