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Vigilant EHS Solutions Emergency Action Plan Toolkit

Vigilant EHS Solutions EAP template provides a structured, easy-to-follow framework to ensure your business is ready to respond to fires, medical emergencies, and evacuations.
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XO Safety Emergency Action Plan Safety Training Compliance Kit

The Emergency Action Plan Compliance Kit from XO Safety contains template plans and training for emergencies, and a company safety policy for EAPs to help meet OSHA requirements.

Vigilant EHS Solutions Emergency Action Plan Toolkit

August 19, 2026 · Vigilant EHS Solutions EAP template provides a structured, easy-to-follow framework to ensure your business is ready to respond to fires, medical emergencies, and evacuations.

XO Safety Emergency Action Plan Safety Training Compliance Kit

August 19, 2026 · The Emergency Action Plan Compliance Kit from XO Safety contains template plans and training for emergencies, and a company safety policy for EAPs to help meet OSHA requirements.

OSHA fines Woodland Pulp nearly $800K for hydrogen sulfide fatalities

August 4, 2026 · OSHA proposed $794,456 in penalties after two workers were killed by hydrogen sulfide gas in January. A second investigation began into hydrogen peroxide fire in March.

Sentinel sells Autronica Fire and Security to MSA Safety

July 31, 2026 · Sentinel sold Spectrum’s Norway-based Autronica Fire and Security unit to MSA so it can focus on its U.S. headquartered Det-Tronics and Fireye detection & monitoring businesses.

Full Circle Lithium FCL-X Extinguishers

July 29, 2026 · FCL-X is a PFAS-free lithium-ion fire extinguishing agent designed to stop thermal runaway, reduce toxic gas release, and prevent reignition. UL 9540A, UL 711, & NTA 8133 certified.

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.

Intenseye Facility Monitoring System

July 3, 2026 · Intenseye connects every detection to action and insight, helping teams monitor safety conditions in hazardous areas using existing CCTV cameras to prevent SIFs before they happen

NIST releases Safe Step fire evacuation AI model

June 26, 2026 · National Institute of Standards and Technology researchers have developed a new AI model called Safe Step that can redirect occupants to the safest evacuation route during a fire.

CSB warns chemical facilities to prepare for hurricane season

June 12, 2026 · The CSB is warning chemical facilities to prepare for hurricane season now to prevent dangerous chemical releases and fires during severe storms.

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.

CSB issues update on fatal AES explosion investigation

March 16, 2026 · The CSB is investigating Accurate Energetic Systems’ “melt-pour” manufacturing process, process safety management, and industry guidance for commercial high explosive manufacturing.

UL Fire Safety Research Institute to host town hall discussion at FGIA 2026

February 27, 2026 · The 2026 Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Annual Conference will discuss manufacturing automation, PFAS regulations, and fire safety March 2-5 in Huntington Beach, Calif.

Dangerous wildfires, sub-zero windchill, and winter weather across U.S. and Canada

February 18, 2026 · The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) and Environment Canada have issued warnings for high winds, wildfires, dust storms, heavy snowfall, freezing rain, and dangerous cold.

OSHA clarifies reporting rules for lithium-ion battery injuries

February 13, 2026 · OSHA’s letter of interpretation answers how to determine if personal lithium-ion battery injuries in the workplace should be recorded on forms 300, 301, and 300-A or equivalent forms.

CSB releases video on combustible dust explosion at Didion Milling

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.