https://www.worksafety247.com/news The latest news and updates from Work Safety 24/7 en-us 2026-04-14T11:02:30-04:00 2026-04-13T10:54:00-04:00 1800 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-matrix-design-group-hyundai-showcasing-ai-safety-tech Matrix Design Group LLC and Hyundai Material Handling are demonstrating how AI can help prevent collisions between mobile equipment and workers at MODEX 2026 in booths A3105 and B8909. 2026-04-14T11:02:30-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-matrix-design-group-hyundai-showcasing-ai-safety-tech https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-bobcat-launches-ul-certified-lithium-ion-forklift-batteries Bobcat’s new lithium-ion batteries are UL 2580 certified, IP65-rated, and designed to reduce maintenance and improve fleet management for indoor, outdoor, and cold chain forklifts. MODEX booth C14364. 2026-04-14T11:01:59-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-bobcat-launches-ul-certified-lithium-ion-forklift-batteries https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-damotech-introduces-damo-guard-xps-rack-column-protector Damotech’s new DAMO GUARD XPS steel rack column protector integrates with a quick-lock system to connect directly into existing North American rack upright punch holes without drilling. MODEX booth B15146. 2026-04-14T11:01:42-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-damotech-introduces-damo-guard-xps-rack-column-protector https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-morpheustek-launches-three-new-safety-lidar-sensors MorpheusTEK and Hangzhou OLE-Systems launched their new VF48-50 Dome lidar, ILC-330 3D, & ILC-210 2D AI+ Safety Protection compact safety protection lidar sensors. MODEX booth A1518. 2026-04-14T11:03:30-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-morpheustek-launches-three-new-safety-lidar-sensors https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-rite-hite-publishes-first-u.s-loading-dock-benchmark-report Rite-Hite recently published its 2026 Dock Operations Benchmark Report, a comprehensive industry study examining safety, operations, and maintenance practices across 168 U.S. facilities. MODEX booth B14757. 2026-04-14T11:03:52-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-rite-hite-publishes-first-u.s-loading-dock-benchmark-report https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-roach-conveyors-launches-crossx-easy-transfer-roller Roach Conveyors new CrossX transforms standard roller conveyor sections into transverse top-push configurations to improve ergonomics, reduce strain & fatigue. MODEX 2026 booth B16932. 2026-04-10T16:58:24-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-roach-conveyors-launches-crossx-easy-transfer-roller https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-incord-launches-new-stretch-guard-rack-net Designed to improve warehouse safety while supporting efficient picking, Incord’s new Stretch Guard Rack Net contains small items while allowing easy access. MODEX 2026 booth B12319. 2026-04-10T17:00:28-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-incord-launches-new-stretch-guard-rack-net https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-bluff-launches-core-model-portable-yard-ramp Bluff Manufacturing’s new Core Model Portable Yard Ramp includes safety curbs & chains, all-weather-decking, a level-off for safer forklift operation. MODEX 2026 booths A5725, A5728, A5928. 2026-04-10T16:59:17-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-bluff-launches-core-model-portable-yard-ramp https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-new-age-industrial-showing-new-aluminum-warehouse-products New Age Industrial is showing its new machine guards, hazardous materials fences, ergonomic data center workstation, & fire-safe ASRS pallets at MODEX 2026 in booth B15719. 2026-04-10T15:01:21-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-new-age-industrial-showing-new-aluminum-warehouse-products https://www.worksafety247.com/article/safety-educational-seminars-at-modex-2026 Occupational safety educational seminar topics at MODEX 2026 include rack safety, ergonomics, predictive maintenance, standardized crash barrier testing, and loading dock safety. 2026-04-10T12:24:27-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/safety-educational-seminars-at-modex-2026 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/cattron-bwi-eagle-wireless-dozer-stop-switch The BWI Eagle Wireless Dozer Stop Switch from Cattron allows stockpile bulldozer operators to instantly stop feeders & send an emergency alert. It stops automatically if connection is lost. 2026-04-08T17:12:49-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/cattron-bwi-eagle-wireless-dozer-stop-switch https://www.worksafety247.com/article/healthcare-associations-comment-on-medicare-proposal-to-reshore-ppe-supply-chain The American Hospital Association & Healthcare Supply Chain Association offered feedback on a proposed federal Medicare rule to offer incentives for domestic PPE procurement. 2026-04-07T17:09:10-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/healthcare-associations-comment-on-medicare-proposal-to-reshore-ppe-supply-chain https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-hosting-webinar-to-help-employers-join-safety-stand-downs OSHA is hosting a free webinar April 8 from noon to 1 p.m. EDT providing resources to employers of all industries on how to participate in a 2026 safety stand-down. 2026-04-07T14:48:47-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-hosting-webinar-to-help-employers-join-safety-stand-downs https://www.worksafety247.com/article/cbs-equipment-dozer-confined-space-oxygen-survival-kit The Dozer/Confined Space Kit from ChemBio Shelters provides oxygen, carbon dioxide scrubbing, lighting, first aid, and drinking water for those awaiting rescue from confined spaces. 2026-04-08T17:08:47-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/cbs-equipment-dozer-confined-space-oxygen-survival-kit https://www.worksafety247.com/article/weldco-beales-cd-rops-roll-over-protective-structures Open Roll Over Protective Structures from Weldco-Beales Mfg. provide better operator protection in a heavy machine roll over and include Falling Object Protective Structures. 2026-04-08T17:04:26-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/weldco-beales-cd-rops-roll-over-protective-structures https://www.worksafety247.com/article/sensorzone-proximity-warning-core The RFID-based Proximity Warning Core from SensorZone broadcasts 3 alerts across the cab, wearable tag, and surrounding area, logging data on each incident for site safety analytics. 2026-04-08T16:58:00-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/sensorzone-proximity-warning-core https://www.worksafety247.com/article/skeyewatch-skyvue-heavy-equipment-camera-system SkyVue Heavy Equipment Camera Systems from SkEYEwatch can help construction companies manage employees that ignore safety hazards to provide retraining before an injury or incident. 2026-04-08T16:54:40-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/skeyewatch-skyvue-heavy-equipment-camera-system https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-datalogic-safety-devices-integrated-into-operational-ecosystems Datalogic and Datasensing will demonstrate safety scanners and sensors - including the new SLS 10m - integrated into logistics workflows and ecosystems at MODEX 2026 in booth C13971. 2026-04-06T15:30:56-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/modex-2026-datalogic-safety-devices-integrated-into-operational-ecosystems https://www.worksafety247.com/article/heavy-equipment-armor-caterpillar-excavator-guards Heavy Equipment Armor offers UL 752-rated ballistic windows, bolt-on guarding, and top shields with an escape hatch for Caterpillar excavators to protect operators and add durability. 2026-04-08T16:50:15-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/heavy-equipment-armor-caterpillar-excavator-guards https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-fines-revoli-construction-4.7-million-for-fatal-trench-collapse OSHA fined Franklin, Mass.-based Revoli Construction Co. Inc. almost $4.7 million for 33 repeat, 17 serious, & 7 willful citations after a fatal trench collapse in sandy soil. 2026-04-03T12:54:50-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-fines-revoli-construction-4.7-million-for-fatal-trench-collapse https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-education-center-industrial-ergonomics-certificate-course The Industrial Ergonomics certificate course from OSHA Education Center teaches participants how to recognize and avoid ergonomic hazards in the workplace, and how to prevent injuries. 2026-04-06T15:05:03-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/osha-education-center-industrial-ergonomics-certificate-course https://www.worksafety247.com/article/shoulderdolly-prolift The Prolift professional lifting harness by Shoulderdolly uses the legs and shoulders to lift up to 1,000 pounds, allowing a hands-free experience to maneuver around and open doors. 2026-04-01T17:14:44-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/shoulderdolly-prolift https://www.worksafety247.com/article/e-con-systems-launches-sturdecam57-driver-monitoring-camera E-con Systems new STURDeCAM57 driver monitoring camera uses a global shutter and RGB-IR sensor to capture driver, passenger behavior in dark conditions without mechanical switching. 2026-04-03T16:15:45-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/e-con-systems-launches-sturdecam57-driver-monitoring-camera https://www.worksafety247.com/article/e-con-systems-sturdecam57-cuoagx-camera The STURDeCAM57_CUOAGX from e-con Systems is a 5MP RGB-IR global shutter camera designed for driver and occupant monitoring systems compatible with NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin. 2026-04-03T15:26:37-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/e-con-systems-sturdecam57-cuoagx-camera https://www.worksafety247.com/article/more-than-just-compliance-the-importance-of-proactive-rack-maintenance Tracy Buck, national sales manager at Dexco, provides core material handling rack inspection and repair procedures to prevent minor issues in the warehouse from becoming safety risks. 2026-04-01T14:40:05-04:00 https://www.worksafety247.com/article/more-than-just-compliance-the-importance-of-proactive-rack-maintenance