https://www.worksafety247.com/news The latest news and updates from Work Safety 24/7 en-us 2026-05-05T15:33:25-04:00 2026-05-05T15:26:00-04:00 1800 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-promoting-2026-national-safety-stand-down-to-prevent-falls-in-construction OSHA will sign a new alliance with Construction Safety Week to help strengthen a collective commitment to prevent serious incidents and fatalities as part of the 2026 Stand-Down. 2026-05-05T15:33:25-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-promoting-2026-national-safety-stand-down-to-prevent-falls-in-construction https://www.worksafety247.com/article/cbs-arcsafe-rsk-csh-w-wins-ecm-specialty-products-of-the-year-award CBS ArcSafe’s RSK-CSH-W Chicken Switch Hitter, which keeps operators outside arc flash boundary, won Electrical Construction & Maintenance magazine’s 2026 Specialty Products award. 2026-05-05T11:59:36-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/cbs-arcsafe-rsk-csh-w-wins-ecm-specialty-products-of-the-year-award https://www.worksafety247.com/article/greenzie-publishes-2025-autonomous-mower-safety-report In its 2025 Annual Safety Report, Greenzie reported zero lost-time injuries, OSHA medical attentions, or human near-misses over 68,000 hours of commercial autonomous mowing. 2026-05-04T14:43:44-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/greenzie-publishes-2025-autonomous-mower-safety-report https://www.worksafety247.com/article/noblelift-gather-ai-launch-nobleone-ai-monitoring-system NobleOne, unveiled at MODEX 2026, can provide AI-powered training, integrated advanced driver assists, & intelligence directly to forklift operators and facility managers. 2026-05-01T17:40:30-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/noblelift-gather-ai-launch-nobleone-ai-monitoring-system https://www.worksafety247.com/article/yale-updates-erc45-70vg2-with-improved-visibility-ergonomics Yale Lift Truck Technologies announced its updated ERC45-70VG2 electric cushion tire warehouse lift truck with increased visibility, optional air ride & armrests, at MODEX 2026. 2026-05-01T17:01:42-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/yale-updates-erc45-70vg2-with-improved-visibility-ergonomics https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-launches-local-maritime-safety-program-for-puerto-rico-u.s-virgin-islands In response to rising fatalities and injuries, OSHA launched a local emphasis program covering maritime workers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands for the next five years. 2026-05-01T15:43:57-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-launches-local-maritime-safety-program-for-puerto-rico-u.s-virgin-islands https://www.worksafety247.com/article/ram-board-stair-armor Ram Board’s Stair Armor features Tread-Trac grip strip backing to add anti-slip features and anchor the guard, and Spill Guard technology woven into the fibers for extreme liquid holdout. 2026-04-29T18:07:27-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/ram-board-stair-armor https://www.worksafety247.com/article/surfaceliner-marineliner MarineLiner from SurfaceLiner is engineered to protect new finish surfaces during boat assembly. It features Opticoat light-tack backing to provide a non-slip working surface. 2026-04-29T17:59:39-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/surfaceliner-marineliner https://www.worksafety247.com/article/slipnot-anti-slip-grating-coating SLIPNOT’s Anti-Slip Grating Coating can provide non-slip coverage for catwalk, mezzanine, & elevated work platform surfaces that exceeds OSHA & ANSI anti-slip requirements. 2026-04-29T18:07:49-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/slipnot-anti-slip-grating-coating https://www.worksafety247.com/article/trimaco-aqua-shield-spray-booth-edition Trimaco’s Aqua Shield Spray Booth Edition provides a flame-retardant, slip-resistant barrier to protect floors, walls, and equipment from paint overspray, drips, and spills. 2026-04-29T18:07:55-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/trimaco-aqua-shield-spray-booth-edition https://www.worksafety247.com/article/skudo-tub-protect Skudo Tub Protect is a professional-grade peelable protective coating that protects tubs and showers from contact damage, fire, sparks, & prevents slips & trips during construction. 2026-04-29T17:45:04-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/skudo-tub-protect https://www.worksafety247.com/article/surface-shields-step-n-peel Step N Peel non-slip sticky adhesive mats from Surface Shields grab dirt and debris from foot traffic on your jobsite. Ideal for construction, remodeling, & laboratory work. 2026-04-29T17:45:28-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/surface-shields-step-n-peel https://www.worksafety247.com/article/damotech-unveils-damo-bollard-low-profile-damo-shield-at-modex-2026 Damotech introduced DAMO BOLLARD and a Low Profile version of its DAMO SHIELD at MODEX 2026. Both provide structurally independent, floor-anchored protection to prevent rack damage. 2026-04-28T17:02:35-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/damotech-unveils-damo-bollard-low-profile-damo-shield-at-modex-2026 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/kollmorgen-releases-safemotion-monitor-3.0-firmware-update Firmware update 3.0 to Kollmorgen’s SafeMotion Monitor adds EnDat 2.2 safe feedback support, and enables complete motion systems to achieve Safety Integrity Level 3 certification. 2026-04-28T17:02:06-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/kollmorgen-releases-safemotion-monitor-3.0-firmware-update https://www.worksafety247.com/article/new-beckhoff-ep741x-motor-controllers-feature-safe-torque-off-function Beckhoff Automation's new EP741x-9071 conveyor controller’s optional safe torque off safety functionality retains visibility of safety diagnostics while remaining in a safe state. 2026-04-28T17:01:36-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/new-beckhoff-ep741x-motor-controllers-feature-safe-torque-off-function https://www.worksafety247.com/article/rite-hite-launches-pitmaster-vertical-under-leveler-seal Rite-Hite’s new PitMaster Vertical under-leveler seal can keep dust, pests, and debris out along the bottom edge of trailers at all times when they are docked. 2026-04-28T17:01:00-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/rite-hite-launches-pitmaster-vertical-under-leveler-seal https://www.worksafety247.com/article/mezzanine-safeti-gates-registers-robogate-trademark The USPTO recently awarded a registered trademark for RobotGate, a safety gate that protects industrial robots from falling into vertical shafts and separates employees from robots. 2026-04-24T16:13:46-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/mezzanine-safeti-gates-registers-robogate-trademark https://www.worksafety247.com/article/elokon-features-eloshieldai-collision-prevention-at-modex-2026 ELOKON featured ELOshieldAI, a collision prevention system for forklifts and material handling equipment combining wearable tags with AI-powered cameras, at MODEX 2026. 2026-04-24T14:25:49-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/elokon-features-eloshieldai-collision-prevention-at-modex-2026 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/damotech-launches-interactive-rack-safety-e-learning-platform-at-modex-2026 Damotech’s Rack Safety e-Learning Platform is designed to help warehouse operators deliver consistent rack safety at any scale, from one new hire to cross-continent operations. 2026-04-24T12:42:43-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/damotech-launches-interactive-rack-safety-e-learning-platform-at-modex-2026 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/csb-investigating-fatal-catalyst-refiners-hydrogen-sulfide-release Two employees were killed by a hydrogen sulfide leak & explosion when nitric acid and another chemical mixed during work to close down the Nitro, West Virginia silver catalyst facility. 2026-04-23T15:41:50-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/csb-investigating-fatal-catalyst-refiners-hydrogen-sulfide-release https://www.worksafety247.com/article/scaffoldmart-3-foot-scaffolding-tie-bar-with-swivel-clamp The 3-foot Scaffolding Tie Bar with Swivel Clamp from ScaffoldMart can secure scaffold to the wall being worked on, with a vertical tab on one end and a horizontal one on the other. 2026-04-22T15:08:11-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/scaffoldmart-3-foot-scaffolding-tie-bar-with-swivel-clamp https://www.worksafety247.com/article/strongarm-fire-retardant-safety-netting Fire-Retardant Safety Netting from Strongarm Meets NFPA and Boston Fire Marshall Tests, and can help prevent accidents and contain debris and tools within construction sites. 2026-04-22T14:24:44-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/strongarm-fire-retardant-safety-netting https://www.worksafety247.com/article/wildeck-celebrates-50th-anniversary For over 50 years, Wildeck has custom designed mezzanines, material lifts, safety guarding, elevated access equipment, ladders, stairways, and forklift impact barriers for its customers. 2026-04-21T12:00:29-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/wildeck-celebrates-50th-anniversary https://www.worksafety247.com/article/mhi-ergonomics-assist-systems-and-equipment-council-releases-ease-101 The new Industrial Ergonomics 101 guide from MHI’s EASE Council provides a structured introduction to industrial ergonomics concepts & common risk factors for practical applications. 2026-04-21T16:09:37-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/mhi-ergonomics-assist-systems-and-equipment-council-releases-ease-101 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/wirecrafters-appoints-richard-horn-as-new-president Wire fence & guard manufacturer WireCrafters appointed EVP Richard Horn to president, succeeding Milt Tandy. Horn prioritizes time on the manufacturing floor to engage with teams. 2026-04-20T15:45:15-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/wirecrafters-appoints-richard-horn-as-new-president