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Safety & HandlingSep 10, 202619 min read

Why the Sky Over La Habra Turned Orange: Nitrogen Dioxide, Nitric Acid and the Alcohol Rule

The orange-brown plume over La Habra, California on 8 September 2026 has the colour of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), the one common industrial gas that can be...

Safety & HandlingSep 10, 20268 min read

OSHA Cites Woodland Pulp More Than $700,000 After Fatal Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure

OSHA cited Woodland Pulp LLC in Baileyville, Maine, for alleged chemical-safety failures after a January hydrogen sulfide release killed two workers and a March peroxide-related fire.

Safety & HandlingSep 8, 202621 min read

Nitrile Glove Chemical Resistance: Why Acetone Gets Through in 3 Minutes

A disposable nitrile glove is not a general-purpose chemical barrier. Under ASTM F739 permeation testing, acetone breaks through nitrile in about 3 minutes, and methyl ethyl...

Safety & HandlingAug 19, 20264 min read

Chemical Plants Turn to Sealed, Material-Specific Bulk Handling to Reduce Dust, Moisture, and Contamination Risk

ISHN says bulk handling in chemical manufacturing now hinges on material-specific engineering, sealed transfers, and tighter control of flow, moisture, and reactive hazards.

Safety & HandlingAug 16, 20263 min read

MSHA Reopens Comment Periods on Mine Roof Control and Ventilation Plan Rules

MSHA reopened comments on separate proposed rules for roof control and ventilation plan approvals, and scheduled virtual hearings for mid-September.

Safety & HandlingAug 12, 20264 min read

OSHA Dallas renews high-noise emphasis program for selected manufacturing sectors through March 2029

OSHA’s Dallas area office renewed a Regional Emphasis Program targeting hazardous noise in several manufacturing industries through March 2029. The program also excludes NAICS 332 from...

Safety & HandlingAug 8, 20264 min read

Washington State Weighs Crane Rule Changes Covering Forklift Suspended Loads

Washington L&I is proposing rule changes to clarify qualifications and responsibilities when forklifts are used in construction to lift suspended loads. The update would also refine...

Safety & HandlingAug 5, 20264 min read

House Bill Proposes Climate Control Mandates and Temperature Monitoring for Federal Prisons

House Democrats have introduced the Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act to mandate HVAC upgrades and temperature monitoring across all 122 Bureau of Prisons facilities to...

Safety & HandlingAug 3, 20263 min read

OSHA, NIOSH and safety groups open registration for Safe & Sound Week Aug. 10-16

Registration is underway for the 10th annual Safe & Sound Week, scheduled for Aug. 10-16. OSHA, NIOSH and safety groups will promote workplace safety and health...

Safety & HandlingAug 2, 20263 min read

DOE and DOL Sign Five-Year MOU to Speed Mining AI, Sensors, and Safety Tech

The DOE and DOL signed a five-year MOU to coordinate on mining technology, safety, and workforce readiness. The agreement centers on AI, automation, advanced sensors, and...

Safety & HandlingAug 1, 20263 min read

NIOSH Releases Printable Sticker Graphics to Promote Safer 3D Printing Workplaces

NIOSH has issued downloadable sticker graphics with QR codes to help workers reduce exposure to 3D printing emissions and related hazards. The agency says risks vary...

Safety & HandlingJul 31, 20263 min read

BlackRock, Ford, Google and Carhartt Form Skilled Trades Alliance Amid Workforce Shortages

BlackRock, Ford Motor Co., Google and Carhartt launched a national coalition to expand skilled trades training. The effort targets workforce gaps affecting infrastructure, energy and manufacturing.

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