Honeywell announced the introduction of an advanced industrial training solution that combines 3D immersive technology with industry-leading operator training simulation to create a collaborative learning environment for plant operators and field technicians.

OSHA reached a settlement agreement with the Target Corporation, resolving several cases before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. Target agreed to pay $464,750 in penalties to resolve a series of eight cases at the review commission.

KINETIC has been issued a broad patent for using a wearable device to perform contact tracing and proximity alerts by the U.S. Patent office.

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) opened registration for its live virtual SafetyFOCUS 2021 event. The 10-day immersive education experience will take place Feb. 8-12 and 15-19.

Wildeck, Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome Steve Holland as the new Vice President of Operations.

Petzl’s Professional Division is pleased to announce an innovative new partnership program in the US and Canadian markets.

OLFA Corporation, creator of the snap-off cutter, announced the establishment of two new companies in North America to strengthen its sales and marketing capabilities and to realize rapid product development. Both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of OLFA Corporation and sales activities will commence from December 7, 2020 for both companies. 

As employees begin returning to work, maintaining a safe and socially distanced workplace is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. US Government and CDC guidelines advise employers to ensure workers maintain a 6-foot social distance at all times, and encourage changing workflows and shift patterns to ensure employees are able to remain as socially distanced as possible

VelocityEHS announced the launch of a new global chemical & OEL database as part of a major enhancement to its Industrial Hygiene (IH) software solution. The database makes it easier to track and manage workplace stressors and occupational exposure limits (OELs) across virtually all locations and regulatory jurisdictions.

Iowa regulators have issued their first citation to a meatpacking plant with a large coronavirus outbreak that sickened its workforce — a $957 fine for a minor record-keeping violation, reports the Associated Press.