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.
March 1, 2026 · The Airshield Pro face shield from Trend Tool Technology is an air-circulating faceshield designed to provide protection against the inhalation of harmful dust down to 0.6 microns.
February 26, 2026 · The NIOSH-approved WORK powered air-purifying respirator from CleanSpace is compact & lightweight, designed for high-dust workplaces such as welding, construction, & woodwork.
February 6, 2026 · In addition to describing 13 key safety issues, the CSB’s video on the Didion Milling explosion calls on OSHA to develop an overarching combustible dust standard for general industry.
September 18, 2025 · Preliminary evidence indicates a combustible wood dust explosion occurred at the Horizon Biofuels facility in Fremont, Nebraska. The structure remains unsafe to enter, delaying the investigation.