https://www.worksafety247.com/news The latest news and updates from Work Safety 24/7 en-us 2026-08-13T17:08:38-04:00 2026-08-13T16:58:00-04:00 1800 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/csb-releases-update-on-fatal-catalyst-refiners-hydrogen-sulfide-release-investigation The CSB found respirators without appropriate filters to protect against hydrogen sulfide gas, which employees were not required to wear, nor were they issued personal gas monitors. 2026-08-13T17:08:38-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/csb-releases-update-on-fatal-catalyst-refiners-hydrogen-sulfide-release-investigation https://www.worksafety247.com/article/teledyne-launches-mcx32-tp-gas-and-flame-detection-controller Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection’s new MCX32-TP controller combines an intuitive touchscreen interface with up to 128 channels for oil and gas, utilities, and petrochemicals monitoring. 2026-08-13T16:58:01-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/teledyne-launches-mcx32-tp-gas-and-flame-detection-controller https://www.worksafety247.com/article/zero-electrocution-challenge-seeking-submissions-for-inaugural-zero-2050-challenge The McElhattan Foundation’s Zero Electrocution Challenge is seeking submissions by Sept. 1 to help eliminate life-threatening tasks that lead to fatal electrocution on the job by 2050. 2026-08-13T13:32:23-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/zero-electrocution-challenge-seeking-submissions-for-inaugural-zero-2050-challenge https://www.worksafety247.com/article/sqwincher-ready-to-drink-hydration Sqwincher ready-to-drink hydration is offered in both Original and sugar-free flavors, formulated with essential electrolytes to help prevent dehydration and heat stress. 2026-08-12T15:48:58-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/sqwincher-ready-to-drink-hydration https://www.worksafety247.com/article/fastcool-backpack-ice-water-cooling-system The FAST|COOL Backpack System from COOLSHIRT combines a lightweight tubing-lined cooling vest with a portable ice-water circulation unit built directly into a low-profile backpack. 2026-08-12T15:44:51-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/fastcool-backpack-ice-water-cooling-system https://www.worksafety247.com/article/ergodyne-chill-its-heat-stress-prevention-recovery-station-kit Ergodyne’s Chill-Its Heat Stress Prevention & Recovery Station all-in-one kit provides water, rest, and shade to help prevent heat stress and minimize heat exposure. 2026-08-12T15:36:22-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/ergodyne-chill-its-heat-stress-prevention-recovery-station-kit https://www.worksafety247.com/article/pip-heat-stress-kit PIP Global Safety’s Heat Stress Kit is designed to help safeguard against the dangers of high temperatures outdoors, in hot environments, and in challenging conditions. 2026-08-12T14:57:10-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/pip-heat-stress-kit https://www.worksafety247.com/article/miracool-fr-hard-hat-pad-with-shade The Miracool flame-resistant Hard Hat Pad With Shade from Occunomix activates in 15 minutes by soaking in cold water and stays hydrated for days without freezing or ice. 2026-08-12T14:43:02-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/miracool-fr-hard-hat-pad-with-shade https://www.worksafety247.com/article/reed-r6200-wbgt-heat-stress-meter REED Instruments’ R6200 WBGT Heat Stress Meter determines the "what it feels like" temperature, with a user-adjustable audible alarm to help protect workers from heat illnesses. 2026-08-12T14:31:45-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/reed-r6200-wbgt-heat-stress-meter https://www.worksafety247.com/article/tradesafe-study-finds-costliest-injuries-are-preventable A new study from TradeSafe analyzing BLS, OSHA, and NSC data found the costliest injuries are preventable - already covered by OSHA standards employers are expected to control. 2026-08-11T15:43:07-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/tradesafe-study-finds-costliest-injuries-are-preventable https://www.worksafety247.com/article/asynt-solutions-expands-ape-barrier-production-deployment Asynt Solutions’ is expanding production & deployment of its MASH TL-3-compliant fiberglass composite Ape Barrier to help keep roadway workers safe and deliver project efficiency gains. 2026-08-11T15:38:59-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/asynt-solutions-expands-ape-barrier-production-deployment https://www.worksafety247.com/article/csb-us-steel-clairton-coke-works-explosion-final-report The CSB found process safety management, hazard analysis, & facility siting issues contributed to the fatal gas valve failure and explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works. 2026-08-11T11:13:01-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/csb-us-steel-clairton-coke-works-explosion-final-report https://www.worksafety247.com/article/datalogic-launches-sls10-safety-laser-scanner Datalogic’s wide-range, high-resolution SLS10 Safety Laser Scanner provides up to 2,580 square feet of safety coverage from a single sensor for manufacturing and mobile robots. 2026-08-07T17:01:05-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/datalogic-launches-sls10-safety-laser-scanner https://www.worksafety247.com/article/nord-expands-functional-safety-features-of-nordac-on-drives NORD DRIVESYSTEMS recently expanded functional safety features for its NORDAC ON variable-frequency drives, adding safe limited space, safe maximum speed, and safe speed monitor. 2026-08-07T16:55:33-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/nord-expands-functional-safety-features-of-nordac-on-drives https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-coast-guard-partner-to-coordinate-maritime-worker-protection-in-oregon OSHA and the U.S. Coast Guard are working together in Northwest Oregon, announcing joint enforcement coordination, sharing technical assistance & hazard-specific training. 2026-08-07T15:49:03-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-coast-guard-partner-to-coordinate-maritime-worker-protection-in-oregon https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-updated-warehouse-distribution-center-nep-changes OSHA’s revised Warehousing and Distribution Center National Emphasis Program, effective July 31, clarified expansions, removed retail, and made ergonomics & heat documentation optional. 2026-08-07T15:06:26-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-updated-warehouse-distribution-center-nep-changes https://www.worksafety247.com/article/labelmaster-dgeo-obexion-pro-lithium-battery-packaging Simple, easy-to-use, and compliant, Obexion Pro can help safely ship defective, recalled, damaged, or returned lithium-ion batteries and devices with fewer compliance hurdles. 2026-08-05T16:03:44-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/labelmaster-dgeo-obexion-pro-lithium-battery-packaging https://www.worksafety247.com/article/icc-compliance-center-4gv-securepacc-complete-shipping-kit ICC Compliance Center’s 4GV easy-to-assemble, DOT-compliant Securepacc kits can ship liquids & solids in metal cans, plastic bottles, or glass bottles, and lithium-ion batteries. 2026-08-05T15:55:35-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/icc-compliance-center-4gv-securepacc-complete-shipping-kit https://www.worksafety247.com/article/uline-hazmat-cubic-yard-box ULINE’s UN Rated 11G/X/USA/2154/1161 Hazmat Cubic Yard Box replaces four 55-gallon drums, and can hold up to 2,500 pounds of hazardous solid waste such as soils, sludge, or asbestos. 2026-08-05T14:44:29-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/uline-hazmat-cubic-yard-box https://www.worksafety247.com/article/eagle-30-gallon-metal-lever-lock-salvage-plastic-drum-barrel Eagle Manufacturing’s 30 Gallon Yellow Salvage Drum is suitable for containing damaged or leaking five gallon buckets or absorbent materials contaminated with hazardous substances. 2026-08-05T14:20:35-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/eagle-30-gallon-metal-lever-lock-salvage-plastic-drum-barrel https://www.worksafety247.com/article/air-sea-biopack-2-51-oz-un-combination-packaging-class-6.2-infectious-substances Air Sea USA’s fully-autoclavable Biopack-2 combination packaging is UN-approved and suitable for the safe and compliant transportation of Class 6.2 infectious and biological substances. 2026-08-05T14:06:36-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/air-sea-biopack-2-51-oz-un-combination-packaging-class-6.2-infectious-substances https://www.worksafety247.com/article/hazmatpac-1-liter-bottle-in-can-complete-packaging-system Hazmatpac, Inc.’s one-liter bottle shipper in a can packaging system can be used to transport Class 6 Toxic and Inhalation Hazard hazardous materials, with easy-to-read instructions. 2026-08-05T13:49:26-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/hazmatpac-1-liter-bottle-in-can-complete-packaging-system https://www.worksafety247.com/article/teledyne-andon-specialties-partner-to-serve-texas-oil-gas-market Andon Specialties will leverage its local presence to distribute Teledyne’s gas detection systems to customers across the Texas oil & gas market through a new strategic partnership. 2026-08-06T15:11:15-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/teledyne-andon-specialties-partner-to-serve-texas-oil-gas-market https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-fines-woodland-pulp-nearly-800k-for-hydrogen-sulfide-fatalities OSHA proposed $794,456 in penalties after two workers were killed by hydrogen sulfide gas in January. A second investigation began into hydrogen peroxide fire in March. 2026-08-04T15:27:48-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-fines-woodland-pulp-nearly-800k-for-hydrogen-sulfide-fatalities https://www.worksafety247.com/article/schneider-electric-study-identifies-800-vdc-arc-flash-risk-protection-strategies As 800 VDC power supplies are being adopted to support denser racks in AI data centers, Schneider Electric published a white paper detailing methods to manage safety risks. 2026-08-04T16:03:46-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/schneider-electric-study-identifies-800-vdc-arc-flash-risk-protection-strategies