March 12, 2026 Misclassified commodities, blocked blue spaces, and exceeded storage heights are major problems. Warehouses are the backbone of modern supply chains, serving as hubs where goods are stored, sorted, and shipped. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth of e-commerce has driven demand for more warehouse space, both in new construction and tenant expansions. Yet with vast floor areas, tall storage racks, and high fuel loads, warehouses present some of the most sign

March 10, 2026 Milwaukee — Inconsistent training and pedestrian-forklift interactions top the list of dock operator safety challenges, according to a new report from Rite-Hite. The manufacturer of loading dock equipment and other in-plant products commissioned a survey of 168 facility managers, operations leaders and safety professionals across multiple industries throughout North America. Its aim: Provide peer benchmarking data to help dock operators evaluate their facilit

March 9, 2026 Chicago — More construction workplace injuries occur around 9 a.m. than at any other time of the day, according to an analysis conducted by construction safety software provider HammerTech. That insight, gained from a review of more than 75,000 construction incidents that occurred from 2018 to 2024, was published in Hammertech’s Safety at Scale 2025: Construction Insights from the Field report. “It’s not an overwhelming spike,” the report states about the 9 a.

March 9, 2026 New analysis from Traceone finds 5.6 violations per 100,000 workers. Where U.S. Employers Fail to Warn Workers About Chemical Dangers Millions of U.S. workers handle, store, or work near hazardous chemicals every day—from cleaning solvents and industrial adhesives to flammable gases and corrosive substances. Without proper training, clear labeling, and accessible safety data sheets, employees may not fully understand the health risks they face, including respira

March 6, 2026 The Fifth Circuit recently reaffirmed an important limitation on overtime liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): an employer is not liable for unpaid overtime unless it knew or should have known that the employee was working overtime. This rule extends to situations where a worker was misclassified as an independent contractor, instead of an employee. Employers should take note of the Fifth Circuit’s decision and its effect on overtime hours, e

March 6, 2026 Cannabis can’t qualify as reasonable and necessary medical treatment under the Longshore Harbor and Workers’ Compensation Act because it remains a Schedule I drug under federal law, the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Thursday. Growing acceptance of cannabis having some medicinal value — and an apparent willingness of the federal government to entertain rescheduling — are irrelevant in Luis Peña Garcia’s request for reimbursement for edibles recommended

March 5, 2026 Workplace safety is a core priority for every organization that cares about its people and its performance. Many employers talk about safety and display slogans like Safety First or Zero Harm in their break rooms. These messages can be helpful in setting expectations. However simply saying safety matters is not enough in most workplaces. To truly protect workers and prevent incidents, employers need both an intentional safety culture and a robust safety m

March 5, 2026 Risk normalization occurs when repeated safe experiences lead workers to underestimate hazards, increasing the likelihood of accidents. Key Highlights Experience can create blind spots, making seasoned workers more prone to shortcuts and complacency, which can be mitigated through targeted retraining focused on reflection and storytelling. Leadership plays a crucial role; by modeling humility and encouraging open conversations about near misses, managers can fos

March 4, 2026 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Florida plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractor for exposing workers to struck-by hazards after an employee suffered a fatal injury at a Bal Harbor Shops worksite in August 2025. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that on Aug. 28, 2025, a Hyvac Inc. pipefitter installing a new air-conditioning system for a mall expansion construction project was fatally

March 4, 2026 "This progress shows that when employers focus on serious injury and fatality risks, invest in prevention and build strong safety cultures, lives are protected," said Lorraine Martin, CEO, NSC. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2024 fatal occupational injuries data showed 5,070 worker deaths – a second consecutive year of decline. The fatal work injury rate was 3.3 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2024, a decrease from a rate of