Workplace safety, compliance and EHS news

Friday, September 25, 2026

10 stories
  1. 01

    Infographic: Chemical Safety Basics

    Any chemical that can potentially cause harm is considered hazardous. Here are some tips to help workers make smart decisions about taking the necessary safety precautions around chemicals. For more information, see the Washington State Department of Labor &…

    EHS Daily Advisor ehsleaders.org Jay Kumar, Editor, EHSLeaders
  2. 02

    VIDA Bioenergy Selects Blackline Safety to Identify, Protect Workers from Hazards

    Breda, the Netherlands-based VIDA bioenergy has selected global connected safety technology leader Blackline Safety to help uncover safety hazards and protect lone workers at its bioenergy plant in Wormslade, UK.

    ISHN ishn.com
  3. 03

    State RCRA Authorization Doesn’t Eliminate EPA Enforcement Authority

    Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), EPA can authorize states to administer their own hazardous waste programs in place of the federal program. Currently, 49 states, the District of Columbia and Guam are authorized to administer the base…

    EHS Daily Advisor ehsleaders.org Lisa Whitley Coleman, EHSLeaders
  4. 04

    US Department of Labor releases new workplace guidance to prepare employers, workers for opioid emergencies

    September 24, 2026

    OSHA News Releases osha.gov US Department of Labor releases new workplace guidance to prepare employers, workers for opioid emergencies
  5. 05

    US Department of Labor cites New Jersey car wash for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes more than $446K in fines

    September 23, 2026

    OSHA News Releases osha.gov US Department of Labor cites New Jersey car wash for willfully exposing workers to safety hazards, proposes more than $446K in fines
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    NC State to study adoption of upgraded construction helmets

    Using a grant from the Job-Site Safety Institute, the university will analyze the path toward swapping out Type I for Type II construction helmets.

    Construction Dive constructiondive.com Zachary Phillips
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    Ollie’s Bargain Discount allegedly refused to hire deaf worker, required ‘ability to hear regularly’

    This case is one of several involving deaf job candidates that highlights the danger of assumptions about ability.

    HR Dive hrdive.com Caroline Colvin
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    This week in 5 numbers: CHROs say AI creates ‘invisible’ work

    Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week — including how big the pay gap is for Black women.

    HR Dive hrdive.com Ginger Christ
  9. 09

    Eli Lilly breaks ground on $6.5B Houston manufacturing plant

    Bechtel’s manufacturing and technology business unit is supporting the project, according to a job posting from the Reston, Virginia-based general contractor.

    Construction Dive constructiondive.com Sebastian Obando
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    Chemical Safety Board Releases Final Investigation Report on 2025 Explosion at PA Shell Facility

    The explosion severely damaged Furnace 5 and was followed by a fire that resulted in the evacuation of 15 employees. Shell estimated approximately $95 million in property damage.

    ISHN ishn.com