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MSHA, National Lime Association renew commitment to training

The MSHA and NLA are strengthening their partnership, which includes training, injury data reporting, and sharing technical expertise to prevent potential hazards in lime plants and quarries.
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OSHA approves Honeywell’s OH32 facility as VPP participant

Honeywell's OH32 facility in Columbus, Ohio is one of 16 new OSHA Voluntary Protection Program sites approved in 2026. VPP recognizes strong safety practices & reduces inspection rates.

MSHA, National Lime Association renew commitment to training

June 5, 2026 · The MSHA and NLA are strengthening their partnership, which includes training, injury data reporting, and sharing technical expertise to prevent potential hazards in lime plants and quarries.

OSHA approves Honeywell’s OH32 facility as VPP participant

June 4, 2026 · Honeywell's OH32 facility in Columbus, Ohio is one of 16 new OSHA Voluntary Protection Program sites approved in 2026. VPP recognizes strong safety practices & reduces inspection rates.

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.

EPA Extends Chemical Health and Safety Reporting Deadline to 2027

May 26, 2026 · EPA extended the deadline for health and safety reporting requirements covering 16 chemical substances until May 2027.

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.

OSHA promoting 2026 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

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.

OSHA launches local maritime safety program for Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

May 1, 2026 · In response to rising fatalities and injuries, OSHA launched a local emphasis program covering maritime workers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the next five years.

OSHA updates heat protection national emphasis program

April 16, 2026 · Originally issued in 2022, the revised Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards NEP uses OSHA & BLS data to direct inspection priorities to 55 high-risk indoor and outdoor industries.

DuroVac joins Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Excellence Program

March 24, 2026 · DuroVac said it joined WSIB’s Health and Safety Excellence Program to strengthen worker safety training through a structured support framework, professional support, and practical tools.

U.S. Department of Labor launches OSHA Cares initiative

March 18, 2026 · “OSHA Cares that you go home safe” is the message on the agency’s updated workplace posters, encouraging businesses to seek assistance or guidance to improve safety and health programs.

OSHA launches Safety Champions Program

March 16, 2026 · OSHA’s new Safety Champions Program is designed to help employers implement effective safety & health programs through three progressive steps addressing seven essential elements.

NIOSH announces 2026 free Black Lung screening schedule

March 10, 2026 · NIOSH’s mobile health unit will visit coal miners in West Virginia, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana to screen for Black Lung. See the full list of locations and dates here.

U.S. Appeals Court denies claim against OSHA citation of affiliated entity

March 6, 2026 · The U.S. Court of Appeals denied UHS of Delaware’s petition against the OSHRC because it shared a common worksite and integrated safety operations under the same parent company as a hospital.

Safety responsibilities of each mining occupation in the U.S.

February 23, 2026 · Each mining role requires different knowledge to support a strong safety culture, from operational safety to regulatory compliance and site-specific policy development and enforcement.

New research finds 90% of incidents, hazards, & near misses are underreported

February 17, 2026 · In its 2026 EHS Benchmarking Report, AI-powered safety management tool provider Benchmark Gensuite shared research that shows 90% of incidents, hazards, & near misses are underreported.