News from the Safety Industry
California Invests $26M to Expand Construction Apprenticeships for Women and Underserved Communities
Published: Friday August 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Through targeted funding for childcare, recruitment, and cultural change, the ERiCA grants aim to break down long-standing barriers for women entering the building trades.
Michigan Construction Sites Partner with MIOSHA to Elevate Jobsite Safety
Published: Friday August 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Three major Michigan projects—including a $515 million event center and a downtown Detroit high-rise—are teaming up with MIOSHA to proactively reduce injuries through voluntary safety partnerships.
Appleton Manufacturer Cited After Worker Injured in Machine Guarding Incident
Published: Friday August 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA cited Progressive Converting Inc. with repeat and serious violations totaling $280K in proposed penalties following a worker’s finger amputations.
Networking in Motion: How Safety+ 2025 Builds Community Beyond the Classroom
Published: Friday August 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
From morning fun runs to evening ballpark socials, the VPPPA Safety+ Symposium creates spaces where safety professionals connect, collaborate, and build relationships that last long after the event ends.
2025 EHS Hazmat Summit to Bring Hazmat and EHS Leaders to Louisville
Published: Thursday July 31st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The 2025 EHS Hazmat Summit in Louisville will bring together hazardous materials and EHS professionals for keynotes, technical training, and networking focused on compliance, emergency response, and emerging environmental challenges.
Sailing the Seas of Leadership: Mark Denton to Open VPPPA Safety+ Symposium
Published: Thursday July 31st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
World sailor and leadership expert Mark Denton will share lessons in resilience, agility, and team culture as the opening keynote at VPPPA’s 41st Safety+ Symposium in St. Louis this August.
How Smarter Material Handling Can Prevent Warehouse Injuries
Published: Thursday July 31st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Warehouse injuries often stem from small daily habits, but smarter material handling, better ergonomics, and proper training can significantly reduce risks and protect workers.
California Announces $20 Million in Funding to Expand Building Trades Apprenticeships
Published: Wednesday July 30th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Department of Industrial Relations and Division of Apprenticeship Standards will use the new funding to grow the building trades workforce, expand training opportunities, and meet California’s infrastructure needs.
NIOSH Faces Uncertain Future as AIHA Pushes for Funding Restoration
Published: Wednesday July 30th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
NIOSH faces deep funding cuts that threaten critical worker safety programs as AIHA ramps up a nationwide advocacy campaign to restore support and preserve the occupational health ecosystem.
Case Study: Scalable Fire Extinguisher Training in a Public-Facing Environment
Published: Tuesday July 29th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Digital fire extinguisher training empowers employees to prevent and contain workplace fires safely—scaling community risk reduction without the barriers of live fire drills.