News from the Safety Industry
NSC Releases New Guidance to Prevent Common Workplace Injuries
Published: Tuesday February 25th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The National Safety Council's new resource helps organizations prevent costly musculoskeletal disorders with research-backed strategies.
Cal/OSHA Ends Most COVID-19 Prevention Standards
Published: Tuesday February 25th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
California OSHA announced that most of its workplace health standards have ended, but reporting and recordkeeping requirements will remain in effect until 2026.
Digital Eye Strain Hampers Employee Productivity
Published: Tuesday February 25th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
According to the latest Workplace Vision Health Report, employees now average 97 hours of screen time per week, increasing eye strain and workplace health concerns.
Plumbing Companies Fined for Serious Safety Violations
Published: Monday February 24th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer Rat Plumbing was fined $529,640 for safety violations after serious injuries to a construction worker during a trench collapse.
New Products Round-Up: Friday, February 21, 2025
Published: Friday February 21st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This week’s products improve workplace safety with a space-saving faucet with eyewash, a new product catalog, and an advanced conveyor system.
Lawmakers Question OSHA’s Removal of Workplace Safety Documents
Published: Friday February 21st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Reps. Bobby Scott and Ilhan Omar are questioning OSHA’s removal of documents, citing missing materials on ergonomics, EMS response, and violence prevention.
ASSP Releases New Safety Training Standard for Construction and Demolition Sites
Published: Thursday February 20th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This voluntary consensus standard outlines best practices for hazard communication, regulatory compliance, and training.
Maryland Labor Department Proposes Delay for Family, Medical Leave Program
Published: Wednesday February 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
State officials cite federal workforce reductions and funding shifts behind the FMLI delay, impacting thousands of Maryland employees and employers.
Oregon Employers, Workers Invited to Take a ‘Safety Break’
Published: Wednesday February 19th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The annual event provides an opportunity for businesses and employees to recognize safety achievements, assess workplace hazards, and discuss strategies to protect workers from harm.
Ohio Reports First Probable Human Case of Bird Flu in Farm Worker
Published: Tuesday February 18th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Health officials said the case involves an adult male farm worker who had contact with deceased commercial poultry.