A Tragic Reminder: Mine Fatality Highlights the Dangers of “Red Zone” Exposure

A Tragic Reminder: Mine Fatality Highlights the Dangers of “Red Zone” Exposure

Valerie Boyd

A continuous mining machine operator lost their life after being pinned against a coal rib—highlighting the real dangers of working in red zone areas around moving equipment.

A Tragic Reminder: Mine Fatality Highlights the Dangers of “Red Zone” Exposure

A Tragic Reminder: Mine Fatality Highlights the Dangers of “Red Zone” Exposure

Valerie Boyd

A continuous mining machine operator lost their life after being pinned against a coal rib—highlighting the real dangers of working in red zone areas around moving equipment.

OSHA Heat Stress Rule Is Coming and ISEA Wants Stronger PPE Requirements

OSHA Heat Stress Rule Is Coming and ISEA Wants Stronger PPE Requirements

Valerie Boyd

OSHA heat stress rule update and ISEA push for cooling PPE, hydration, and monitoring. Learn how to prepare for heat safety compliance.

What is OSHA Cares and Why Should It Matter to Your Business?

What is OSHA Cares and Why Should It Matter to Your Business?

Valerie Boyd

OSHA Cares is a new initiative focused on helping businesses improve workplace safety through guidance, support, and proactive compliance.

Why Does Proper Harness Fit Matter in Fall Protection?

Why Does Proper Harness Fit Matter in Fall Protection?

Valerie Boyd

A properly fitted harness can make the difference between protection and injury during a fall. Learn why harness fit matters and what OSHA expects from employers.

Who Really Leads Workplace Safety?

Who Really Leads Workplace Safety?

Valerie Boyd

Workplace safety is not the responsibility of one person. Leaders, workers, and safety professionals all play a role in building a strong safety culture.

Rescue and Recovery Systems - Stay prepared

Stay Prepared with Rescue and Recovery Systems

Valerie Boyd

Ensure safety in critical situations with our top-quality rescue and recovery systems. From self-retracting lifelines to horizontal lifelines, we provide reliable solutions for workers at height and confined spaces.

Wide banner showing an electrician with solar panels and EV charger, titled “Colorado Electrical Regulation Updates,” with Colorado Safety Supply logo.

Colorado State Electrical Board Updates You Should Know

Valerie Boyd

Colorado’s State Electrical Board updates clarify licensing, apprentice registration, PV work, permits, and fines. Stay compliant and protect your business.

California Fire Extinguisher Updates Effective January 16, 2026

California Fire Extinguisher Updates Effective January 16, 2026

Valerie Boyd

California updated marine fire extinguisher regulations effective January 16, 2026. Learn the new approval, labeling, sizing, and maintenance requirements and how they impact fire safety compliance.

Construction workers wearing PPE participate in a jobsite safety briefing, illustrating proper signalperson communication during a lifting operation.

Who Should Be the Only Person Giving Signals During a Lift and Why?

Valerie Boyd

During crane lifts, multiple people giving signals can cause confusion and hesitation. Learn why only one designated signalperson should direct a lift and how clear communication prevents incidents.

Mining safety blog image highlighting a hydraulic line hazard and a reminder that every fatality alert represents a person.

A Miner Lost: Lessons from the December 22, 2025 MSHA Fatality Alert

Valerie Boyd

A December 2025 MSHA fatality reminds us how quickly routine work can turn tragic and why hydraulic system safety and hazard awareness matter every day.

Why Take Qualified Rigger & Signalperson Training

Why Take Qualified Rigger & Signalperson Training

Valerie Boyd

Qualified Rigger & Signalperson training helps crews lift safer, communicate better, reduce incidents, and stay compliant on job sites.

Honeywell BW MicroClip Battery Swelling Notice

Honeywell BW MicroClip Battery Swelling Notice

Valerie Boyd

Honeywell issued a notice regarding battery swelling in a small number of BW MicroClip gas detectors and the steps users should take.

What Employers Should Review Before 2026 to Stay OSHA Compliant

What Employers Should Review Before 2026 to Stay OSHA Compliant

Valerie Boyd

As 2026 approaches, employers should review fall protection systems, training, and documentation to stay OSHA compliant and keep workers safe.