https://www.worksafety247.com/news The latest news and updates from Work Safety 24/7 en-us 2026-06-16T20:23:57-04:00 2026-06-16T20:09:00-04:00 1800 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/brinks-loses-appeal-armored-car-worker-safety-ruling A Canadian labor board has rejected a Brinks appeal and ruled that armored car messengers cannot be sent out alone without guard protection. 2026-06-16T20:23:57-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/brinks-loses-appeal-armored-car-worker-safety-ruling https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-safety-2026-velocityehs-showing-new-ai-hands-wrists-ergonomics-assessment-tool VelocityEHS is showing its new AI Hands & Wrists Ergonomics Assessment tool at the Safety 2026 Conference & Expo in booth 5725, and providing $100 gift cards for focus group feedback. 2026-06-16T17:17:31-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-safety-2026-velocityehs-showing-new-ai-hands-wrists-ergonomics-assessment-tool https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-safety-2026-blackline-safety-demonstrating-new-g8-multi-function-wearable Blackline Safety is demonstrating its G8 combined multi-gas detector, multi-mode communication device, and lone worker protection wearable at ASSP Safety 2026 in booth 6504. 2026-06-15T19:15:28-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-safety-2026-blackline-safety-demonstrating-new-g8-multi-function-wearable https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-safety-2026-clarion-safety-systems-showing-full-service-risk-assessment Arrow Industrial Solutions and Machine Safety Specialists are showcasing full-service industrial machinery guarding compliance risk assessment at ASSP Safety 2026 in booth 4464. 2026-06-15T18:05:20-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-safety-2026-clarion-safety-systems-showing-full-service-risk-assessment https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-safety-2026-velocityehs-publishes-2026-ehs-360-benchmark-report Over 1,000 EHS professionals surveyed, combined with data from 10 million VelocityEHS global users, indicate strategic business integration and AI-driven insights are shaping EHS in 2026. 2026-06-16T17:12:56-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-safety-2026-velocityehs-publishes-2026-ehs-360-benchmark-report https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-safety-2026-global-industrial-to-showcase-broad-portfolio-of-safety-products Global Industrial is sponsoring and exhibiting its PPE, new warehouse guardrails, traffic control signs and systems, & spill containment products at ASSP Safety 2026 in booth 4519. 2026-06-15T12:36:55-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-safety-2026-global-industrial-to-showcase-broad-portfolio-of-safety-products https://www.worksafety247.com/article/coal-producers-group-msha-set-up-safety-focused-alliance MSHA and MCPA will publish coal industry injury, illness, citation data, and case studies to improve training, education, best practice adoption, and foster a strong safety culture. 2026-06-12T16:36:57-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/coal-producers-group-msha-set-up-safety-focused-alliance https://www.worksafety247.com/article/csb-chemical-facilities-hurricane-season-warning The CSB is warning chemical facilities to prepare for hurricane season now to prevent dangerous chemical releases and fires during severe storms. 2026-06-12T16:36:27-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/csb-chemical-facilities-hurricane-season-warning https://www.worksafety247.com/article/voxel-to-head-assp-safety-2026-panel-on-ai-integration Brittany DeRafelo from Voxel will lead "Working Smarter, Not Harder," a panel discussion of real-world AI adoption challenges, ASSP Safety 2026 on Monday, June 15 at 4:15 p.m. PDT. 2026-06-15T12:35:45-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/voxel-to-head-assp-safety-2026-panel-on-ai-integration https://www.worksafety247.com/article/msha-renews-essential-minerals-association-safety-alliance MSHA renewed its alliance with the Essential Minerals Association to continue safety training and education programs for workers in industrial mineral mines and processing facilities. 2026-06-15T12:50:12-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/msha-renews-essential-minerals-association-safety-alliance https://www.worksafety247.com/article/department-of-labor-releases-millions-in-funds-for-mining-safety-and-training The U.S. Department of Labor reports that its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is opening up $10.5 million in grant funding to states for them to provide mine safety training for U.S. miners. “Through our ongoing commitment to safety training, we achieved a historically low all-injury rate for mining last year. This latest investment demonstrates that we’re doubling down on our efforts to protect our nation’s hardworking miners,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. “The Department of Labor will continue to put American miners first by… 2026-06-10T17:18:05-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/department-of-labor-releases-millions-in-funds-for-mining-safety-and-training https://www.worksafety247.com/article/global-industrial-plastic-guard-rails Made from durable plastic resin, Global Industrial’s ANSI-rated, self-healing Plastic Guard Rail System can recover quickly after vehicle impact and deflect up to 9,000 pounds at 7 mph. 2026-06-10T16:00:42-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/global-industrial-plastic-guard-rails https://www.worksafety247.com/article/msa-altair-io-6-multigas-detector The ALTAIR io 6 Multigas Detector provides six-gas detection capability, a fully-integrated pump, and easy connectivity to the MSA Grid for industrial worksites and emergency responses. 2026-06-10T16:16:04-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/msa-altair-io-6-multigas-detector https://www.worksafety247.com/article/true-north-gear-mens-pro-dry-tech-dual-hazard-long-sleeve-hi-vis-yellow-fr-shirt The Men’s Pro Dry Tech Dual-Hazard Long Sleeve Hi-Vis Yellow FR Shirt is flame-resistant and built for temperature control, with multiple safety specifications. 2026-06-10T16:03:16-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/true-north-gear-mens-pro-dry-tech-dual-hazard-long-sleeve-hi-vis-yellow-fr-shirt https://www.worksafety247.com/article/pyramex-ridgeline-type-ii-safety-helmet Pyramex’s Ridgeline Type II safety helmet features Mips brain protection, enhanced cooling, customizable fit, full brim for top and side impact protection, and universal accessory slots. 2026-06-10T15:40:10-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/pyramex-ridgeline-type-ii-safety-helmet https://www.worksafety247.com/article/sitema_safety_catchers Sitema Safety Catchers single-acting clamps decelerate, stop, and support falling vertical loads through fail-safe wedged jaws that clamp onto shafts when pressure is lost. 2026-06-10T14:39:56-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/sitema_safety_catchers https://www.worksafety247.com/article/sensory-robotics-debuts-certified-fenceless-robot-safety-system Sensory Robotics will launch its certified SR-1 fenceless robot safety system at Automate 2026 with live demonstrations of industrial robots operating without physical barriers. 2026-06-10T13:08:53-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/sensory-robotics-debuts-certified-fenceless-robot-safety-system https://www.worksafety247.com/article/ita-hosts-13th-annual-national-forklift-safety-day-event The Industrial Truck Association’s National Forklift Safety Day 2026 event was a forum for sharing material handling safety insights, reinforcing regulatory compliance & best practices. 2026-06-09T17:01:50-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/ita-hosts-13th-annual-national-forklift-safety-day-event https://www.worksafety247.com/article/prepass-haas-alert-work-zone-emergency-driver-alerts PrePass and HAAS Alert are launching nationwide real-time roadside hazard alerts for truck drivers through the PrePass Mobile App. 2026-06-09T15:21:21-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/prepass-haas-alert-work-zone-emergency-driver-alerts https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-updates-five-a10-construction-and-demolition-safety-standards The ANSI/ASSP A10 Standards Committee revised five standards: Personnel Hoists and Employee Elevators, Personnel Nets, Debris Nets, Installation of Drilled Shafts, and Emergency Procedures. 2026-06-09T14:44:35-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/assp-updates-five-a10-construction-and-demolition-safety-standards https://www.worksafety247.com/article/new-grants-designated-to-prevent-workplace-fatigue The grant program supports the Council’s mission regarding injury prevention and helps provide practical, scalable solutions to workplace risks.  2026-06-09T15:41:53-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/new-grants-designated-to-prevent-workplace-fatigue https://www.worksafety247.com/article/paper-mill-tank-not-required-inspections-workers-killed Safety experts say the tank that killed 11 workers at a Washington paper mill was not required to undergo routine inspections because it fell outside many state and federal oversight rules. 2026-06-08T13:14:32-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/paper-mill-tank-not-required-inspections-workers-killed https://www.worksafety247.com/article/u.s-mine-safety-group-national-lime-association-renew-commitment-to-training The MSHA and NLA are strengthening their partnership, which includes training, injury data reporting, and sharing technical expertise to prevent potential hazards in lime plants and quarries. 2026-06-05T13:38:49-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/u.s-mine-safety-group-national-lime-association-renew-commitment-to-training https://www.worksafety247.com/article/grocery-store-fatality-prompts-osha-fines OSHA fined grocery chain H-E-B nearly $18K for not evaluating forklift operators and unsafe walking surfaces after Teresa Dominguez was killed in a Texas cold storage warehouse. 2026-06-05T12:46:04-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/grocery-store-fatality-prompts-osha-fines https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-approves-honeywells-oh32-facility-as-vpp-participant Honeywell's OH32 facility in Columbus, Ohio is one of 16 new OSHA Voluntary Protection Program sites approved in 2026. VPP recognizes strong safety practices & reduces inspection rates. 2026-06-04T19:03:08-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-approves-honeywells-oh32-facility-as-vpp-participant