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Ergodyne Chill-Its Heat Stress Prevention & Recovery Station Kit

Ergodyne’s Chill-Its Heat Stress Prevention & Recovery Station all-in-one kit provides water, rest, and shade to help prevent heat stress and minimize heat exposure.
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REED R6200 WBGT Heat Stress Meter

REED Instruments’ R6200 WBGT Heat Stress Meter determines the "what it feels like" temperature, with a user-adjustable audible alarm to help protect workers from heat illnesses.

Ergodyne Chill-Its Heat Stress Prevention & Recovery Station Kit

August 12, 2026 · Ergodyne’s Chill-Its Heat Stress Prevention & Recovery Station all-in-one kit provides water, rest, and shade to help prevent heat stress and minimize heat exposure.

REED R6200 WBGT Heat Stress Meter

August 12, 2026 · REED Instruments’ R6200 WBGT Heat Stress Meter determines the "what it feels like" temperature, with a user-adjustable audible alarm to help protect workers from heat illnesses.

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.

OSHA, Coast Guard partner to coordinate maritime worker protection in Oregon

August 7, 2026 · OSHA and the U.S. Coast Guard are working together in Northwest Oregon, announcing joint enforcement coordination, sharing technical assistance & hazard-specific training.

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.

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.

OSHA recognizes worker protections on National Whistleblower Day 2026

July 30, 2026 · OSHA marked National Whistleblower Day 2026 by recognizing workers who report safety concerns and highlighting protections available through its Whistleblower Protection Program.

KPA Vera Suite Automotive EHS Software

July 29, 2026 · KPA’s Vera Suite all-in-one EHS software can help automotive repair facilities manage OSHA compliance & training, consolidating data from multiple locations in easy-to-use dashboards.

KPA expands EHS compliance programs for automotive repair facilities

July 28, 2026 · KPA expanded its automotive service & collision repair EHS compliance software & consulting programs with enhanced capabilities that can help reduce incident rates and manage risk.

OSHA Fines Orchids Builders $450K for repeat fall protection hazards

July 27, 2026 · In under four years, OSHA fined Orchids Builders $450K for seven failed inspections, all involving fall protection. Its two most-recent inspections generated nearly $350K in citations.

Creative Safety Supply launches new Lockout/Tagout product line

July 24, 2026 · Creative Safety Supply’s Lockout/Tagout product line includes both valve and electrical energy control tools to help close specific gaps that lead to incidents and OSHA citations.

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.

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.

OSHA cites D L Bandy Constructors for crawl space mini excavator fatality

July 17, 2026 · OSHA proposed $300K in fines on D L Bandy Constructors and Pacesetters Personnel Services for removing ROPS and ignoring confined space rules after a worker died in a crawl space.