Today's News

ANSI Board of Directors Names Volunteer Leaders for 2020
WASHINGTON, DC -- The American National Standards Institute Board of Directors has announced its new members and officers for the term beginning January 1, 2020. [FULL STORY]

Calamity & Cyber Threat Prevention Gaining Importance in Safety Software
ROCKVILLE, MD -- According to a latest research analysis, the global market for public safety software will expand at an exponential CAGR during the forecast period of 2017 to 2026. [FULL STORY]

New Year is Perfect Time to Inspect Your Fuel Valve Trains
ROCKFORD, IL -- Defective or inadequately maintained fuel valve trains have led to countless boiler and furnace explosions. Rockford Systems stands committed to the prevention of fuel valve train accidents by offering combustion safety products and services that minimize or eliminate risks posed to facilities and workers alike, plus ensure that the system is fine-tuned for optimal performance. [FULL STORY]

ANSI Celebrates 100 Years of the Hard Hat
WASHINGTON, DC -- Without the protection of hard hats, millions of workers' lives would be at risk. On December 6th which was National Miner's Day, the American National Standards Institute recognized the 100-year anniversary of the hard hat—often the first line of defense for miners and other laborers around the world. [FULL STORY]

Little Giant Ladders Receives Product of the Year Award
SPRINGVILLE, UT --The King Kombo Industrial by Little Giant Ladder Systems received the Best Product of the Show Award at the American Society of Safety Professionals’ Safety Summit in Anchorage Alaska. [FULL STORY]

Ramaco Resources Receives Multiple Awards for Safety and Excellence
LEXINGTON, KY. -- Ramaco Resources, Inc. announced it is receiving multiple awards for safety and operations from the West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training, as well as the Virginia Coal and Energy Alliance. [FULL STORY]

NFPA To Honor Key Safety Advocate at National Event
QUINCY, MA -- The National Fire Protection Association is accepting nominations for the 2020 James M. Shannon Advocacy Medal, which recognizes outstanding advocacy efforts aimed at reducing losses associated with fire, electrical, or other hazards. [FULL STORY]

NSC Accepting Nominations for Five Prestigious Safety Awards
ITASCA, IL -- The National Safety Council is accepting nominations for five of its prestigious safety awards and designations: the Distinguished Service to Safety Award, the Marion Martin Award, the Community Advancement Award, the Teen Safety Award, and Rising Stars of Safety. [FULL STORY]

KBS and Transwestern Team to Support Wreaths Across America
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- KBS and Transwestern announced that the companies have partnered for a fourth year to support Wreaths Across America, an organization honoring fallen U.S. veterans. [FULL STORY]

OSHA Enforcement and Compliance Increases in 2019
WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s fiscal year (FY) 2019 final statistics show a significant increase in the number of inspections and a record amount of compliance assistance to further the mission of ensuring that employers provide workplaces free of hazards. [FULL STORY]