News from the Safety Industry

NSC Secures $950K in Grants to Improve Roadway Safety

Published: Thursday December 5th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The grants aim to enhance workplace traffic safety programs in Texas, Ohio and Louisiana.

Could Edge AI Keep America’s 2 Billion Frontline Workers Safe?

Published: Thursday December 5th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Edge AI technology is transforming workplace safety by offering predictive analytics, real-time hazard detection and sustainable solutions across industries.

Minnesota OSHA Fines Employer for Violating Commercial Diving Standards Following Worker’s Drowning

Published: Wednesday December 4th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Your Lake Aquatic Plant Management LLC faces $730,369 in penalties for willful violations.

Unplanned Shutdowns as Proof Test Credits: What to Know and Steps to Take

Published: Wednesday December 4th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Unplanned shutdowns can provide partial proof test credits for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs), helping optimize maintenance schedules while ensuring safety compliance.

OSHA Extends Public Comment Deadline for Heat Exposure Rule

Published: Tuesday December 3rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The public comment deadline for OSHA's proposed rule on heat-related workplace safety has been extended to January 14, 2025.

AI in Health and Safety: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks?

Published: Tuesday December 3rd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplace health and safety practices by enhancing risk prevention, training and monitoring while raising ethical and operational challenges.

California’s SB 553 and National Implications for Workplace Violence Prevention

Published: Monday December 2nd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
California's SB 553 introduces comprehensive workplace violence prevention requirements, setting a benchmark for national and state-level regulatory efforts to ensure safer work environments.

Safety in the Workplace: Managing the Expectations of Millennials and Gen Z

Published: Monday December 2nd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The workplace is evolving, and leadership must evolve with it to understand relevant risks and how to relate to the future of the safety industry.

OSHA Updates Arc-Flash Safety Guidance to Protect Electrical Workers

Published: Monday December 2nd 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The updated guidance addresses outdated protocols, emphasizing the need for proper PPE.

OSHA Fines Ohio Flooring Manufacturer $255K After Severe Worker Injury

Published: Friday November 29th 2024
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Graf Custom Hardwoods was cited with 14 safety violations following the incident.

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