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Improving Safety in Construction with Connected Technology

Real-time monitoring of conditions can protect workers and equipment from damage.

Florida Roofing Contractor Cited After Worker Fatally Injured from Fall

The company was cited for a violation relating to fall hazards.

Understanding the Heat Burden While Wearing Personal Protective Clothing

PPE can have effects on employees who work in heat.

Episode 153

A Shifting Landscape: The Importance of a Safety Management Partner

OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Wesco’s Ines Sira to discuss how safety professionals can stay current with new technologies and innovations.

Massachusetts Site Receives Renewal of “Star” Level Recognition

The status was renewed under OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program.

Nominations for NIOSH Award for Hearing Loss Prevention Recognition Still Open

The Safe-in-Sound Award recognizes organizations that help prevent hearing loss.

How Can Workers Use PPE More Responsibly?

Workers who are using PPE should inspect and wear it correctly

For Workforce Wearables, Comfort and Mobility Must Go Hand In Hand With Assistance

Exosuits can be beneficial to workers when you consider more than assistance.

Orlando Family Dollar Store Cited for Emergency Exit Hazard, Obstructed Pathway

Following a worker’s death, the store was cited for willful and repeat violations.

Refinery Testing Team Designated “Star” Employer

This new status is the fifth “star” site for the company.

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Mancomm Launches RegLogic Platform for OSHA and Safety Regulations

The new RegLogic platform provides safety professionals with streamlined, continuously updated digital access to OSHA and workplace safety regulations to support compliance and training. Read Now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Safety Technology
NSC Report Highlights Progress and Gaps in MSD Prevention

The National Safety Council’s 2024–2025 MSD Solutions Index Pledge Community Report finds many organizations strengthening safety culture but urges clearer risk-reduction goals and broader adoption of MSD prevention tools and technologies. Read Now
- Ergonomics
- Safety Technology
Modern Industrial Hygiene: Building Smarter, Data-Driven Exposure Assessment Programs

A veteran industrial hygienist examines how exposure assessment has evolved—and why today’s IH programs must integrate smarter strategies, stronger analytical quality and a deeper understanding of real-world variability to truly protect workers. Read Now
- Industrial Hygiene
- Safety Culture
San Francisco Fire Department Becomes Largest in U.S. to Adopt Non-PFAS Turnout Gear

Following the nation’s first municipal ban on PFAS in firefighter gear, San Francisco equips its entire frontline force with non-PFAS turnout gear to reduce exposure risks while maintaining NFPA performance standards. Read Now
- Protective Fabrics
- Fire Safety
ASSP SafetyFOCUS Program Offers Targeted Education for Safety Professionals

The SafetyFOCUS education program offers expert-led training to help safety professionals build practical skills, earn CEUs and address evolving workplace safety challenges. Read Now
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- Training
What Employers Should Expect from OSHA’s Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Federal deregulation is slowing OSHA’s rulemaking, but targeted proposals—such as exemptions for inherently risky activities and continued heat-safety efforts—signal selective regulatory shifts. At the same time, states are advancing their own standards, creating a more complex compliance environment for employers. Read Now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Regulatory & Standards

Artificial Intelligence

Intelligent Safety Systems Are Transforming Industrial Operations
Next-generation detection technology and human-first design are turning safety into a performance advantage, giving operators greater confidence and improving workflow efficiency.
As Employers Push AI Adoption, EHS Faces New Pressure to Use Technology Safely and Responsibly
Companies are rapidly making AI use an expectation for employees, but the shift brings new challenges for EHS professionals who must balance productivity gains with protecting sensitive personal, operational, and proprietary information.
Why AI Alone Can't Keep Young Workers Safe on the Job
As AI tools become part of everyday work, employers are using technology to detect hazards and strengthen training—but true protection for young and inexperienced workers still requires awareness, communication, and a strong safety culture.

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