Safety Radar, whose AI-driven Live Risk Platform converts frontline safety inputs into immediate, actionable safety intelligence, has been named a 2025 Most Promising New Venture by the Oklahoma Venture Forum.

Washington — People and groups that participated in public hearings on OSHA’s proposed heat rule now have until Oct. 30 to submit post-hearing comments.

Greenbelt, MD — Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors recently placed 12.9% of the trucks and buses they inspected out of service for violations related to transporting hazardous materials and dangerous goods.

Blacksburg, VA — The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has published its inaugural ratings for several construction safety helmets.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking feedback on two pilot programs intended to increase flexibility for truck drivers who must comply with federal rest requirements.

Washington — NIOSH has updated its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Respiratory Protection Handbook.

Kitakyushu, Japan — Workers who have stronger connections with co-workers and management are less likely to be injured or have health-related issues, according to the results of a recent study out of Japan.

An experienced tree trimmer was the climber on a five-member crew removing a 120-foot fir tree.

It’s been more than 20 years since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. People in need can call or text 988, as well as chat online at 988.gov.

One out of 12 adults have asthma, according to the American Lung Association, and about 11 million workers are exposed to at least one known asthmagen (a substance that causes asthma symptoms) at work.