PERC Celebrates Earth Day, propane’s role in clean fleets
As fleets seek sustainable energy solutions, propane delivers 99% reduction in NOx alongside increased reliability This Earth Day, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is highlighting propane and renewable propane as key solutions for cutting emissions and delivering reliable energy amid global sustainability efforts. As a safe, clean, and readily available energy source that produces 52 percent fewer greenhouse gas...
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is May 5-9
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) encourages safety professionals and employers to raise awareness and participate in the 12th annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction on May 5-9. The observance is part of a year-round campaign led by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Falls from height are the leading cause of death for construction workers, with more than 300...
Save the date for the 12th Annual National Forklift Safety Day
In-Person and Hybrid Event June 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Industrial Truck Association’s twelfth annual National Forklift Safety Day will take place on Tuesday, June 10 at 9:00 AM EDT at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The event will be in person and have a virtual attendance option. The event serves as an opportunity for forklift manufacturers to highlight the safe use of forklifts, the value of operator...
Hyster expands lineup of active alert and assist solutions with pedestrian awareness camera
Camera system detects pedestrians near the lift truck in both indoor and outdoor environments, triggers alerts for operator awareness Hyster announces the launch of its pedestrian awareness camera, the latest addition to its lineup of Hyster Reaction™ operator assist technologies. The camera system can accurately identify pedestrians at ranges up to 16 feet through a 110-degree field of view and automatically alerts the lift truck...
ASSP plans three dynamic sessions for Safety 2025 in Orlando
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will present three keynote sessions that attendees won’t want to miss this summer at the Safety 2025 Professional Development Conference and Exposition in Orlando. The dynamic presentations help bring thousands of safety and health professionals together to discover personal and professional inspiration while learning something new to improve workplace safety and health. ASSP’s...
Standards education series spotlights fall protection and restraint
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has planned another installment of its standards education series called “Stand Up for Standards.” A live two-hour webinar on fall protection and restraint implementation will take place at 10 a.m. CT on May 8, helping safety and health professionals identify and mitigate the hazards of working at height. “Stand Up for Standards: ANSI/ASSP Fall Protection and Restraint...
Intella Parts Company analyzes OSHA Forklift Fatality Data from 2017–2024 to uncover industry safety trends
Intella Parts Company has published a new blog post analyzing forklift-related fatalities reported by OSHA between 2017 and 2024. The report offers critical insights into the most common causes of fatal accidents involving forklifts and pallet jacks in the United States. The blog post, titled “What 317 Forklift Deaths Taught Us—And How To Avoid The Same Mistakes” dives into several years of publicly available OSHA incident data. The...