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MSHA issues seasonal ground fall alert

53-year-old miner Aaron Warrix was killed by falling rock. MSHA is reminding mine operators to review roof control plans and communicate hazards as moisture threatens stability.
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CSB releases update on fatal Nippon Dynawave storage tank collapse

Inspections up to 10 months before G Tank’s failure flagged wall thinning. Why Nippon Dynawave did not repair or remove it from service remains under CSB investigation.

MSHA issues seasonal ground fall alert

September 1, 2026 · 53-year-old miner Aaron Warrix was killed by falling rock. MSHA is reminding mine operators to review roof control plans and communicate hazards as moisture threatens stability.

CSB releases update on fatal Nippon Dynawave storage tank collapse

August 28, 2026 · Inspections up to 10 months before G Tank’s failure flagged wall thinning. Why Nippon Dynawave did not repair or remove it from service remains under CSB investigation.

CSB publishes Foundation Food Group liquid nitrogen release video

August 25, 2026 · The CSB’s Foundation Food Group safety video examines how a single bent tube caused a liquid nitrogen release, killing two employees & four others during rescue attempts.

OSHA fines NaturPak over $360,000 for three hot kettle fatalities

August 21, 2026 · OSHA investigators found IPMF, operating as NaturPak, exposed workers to pressurized hot steam and liquid, citing fall protection, LOTO, training, PPE, and other issues.

FERNO Transcend Stair Chair

August 19, 2026 · The Transcend Stair Chair from Ferno-Washington, Inc. can help safely transport a patient down stairs while reducing operator fatigue and risk of injury.

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.

CSB releases final report into fatal U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works explosion

August 10, 2026 · The CSB found process safety management, hazard analysis, & facility siting issues contributed to the fatal gas valve failure and explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works.

What changed in OSHA’s updated warehouse & distribution center NEP

August 7, 2026 · OSHA’s revised Warehousing and Distribution Center National Emphasis Program, effective July 31, clarified expansions, removed retail, and made ergonomics & heat documentation optional.

Sign up now for OSHA’s 2026 Safe & Sound Week

July 23, 2026 · Organizations can celebrate and launch successful workplace safety and health programs by signing up for OSHA’s 2026 Safe & Sound Week, scheduled for Aug. 10-16.

OSHA cites Blazey Construction for excavation collapse onto worker

July 21, 2026 · Since 2020, OSHA cited Blazey Construction five times for trench safety violations. The agency proposed $343,797 in penalties following a trench collapse and worker hospitalization.

Arizona Senate passes bill to modernize healthcare radiation safety standards

July 7, 2026 · Arizona Senate Bill 112 acknowledges the ergonomic burden of lead PPE for healthcare professionals, and engineering controls that could protect against radiation in its place.

German Bionic Exia Exoskeleton

July 1, 2026 · German Bionic’s Exia AI-powered exoskeleton provides up to 84 pounds of support to ease strain, protect health, and create safer, more inclusive and appealing workplaces.

Esko Bionics EVO Exoskeleton

July 1, 2026 · Ekso EVO is a lightweight wearable upper body exoskeleton that provides assistance to the user's neck, shoulders, and back muscles when working at chest level and above.

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.

Should safety knives be considered PPE?

June 25, 2026 · Jarrod Streng, President and CEO of Safety Products Global, explains why formally classifying cutting tools as PPE could help reduce laceration injuries in the workplace.