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Four Quick Wins to Improve Safety & Decrease Employee Turnover

Forty percent of workers who are injured have been on the job less than a year.

After the Fire: Are You Protected from Deadly Gases?

Because most firefighters do not carry portable gas detectors, they’re probably unaware of the danger.

Take Worker Safety to the Next Level with Live Monitoring Solutions

When it comes to safety in industrial environments, real-time connectivity through connected, live monitoring safety solutions is key.

Maintaining HazCom Compliance and Preparing for Future Changes 

OSHA is looking to make additional changes to the HazCom Standard to better protect employees.

When Safety & Health and Fire & Life Safety Collide

Modernize Your Safety Incentive Program

New advancements in gamification, automation, and behavior rewarding deliver stronger accident reduction.

Improving In-Plant Safety with Fixed, Automated & Moveable Barriers

The right combination of barriers throughout a facility can protect employees.

The ABCs, D, and Ks of Fire Extinguishers

Extinguishers should be located along normal paths of travel and near exits.

Company Cited for Five Serious, One Willful Violation Relating to Trench Work Safety

Groundworks Colorado LLC’s fines total $198,000

Burnout Can Impact Workers from Head to Toe

Providing workers with proper foot protection should be a moral obligation.

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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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- Regulatory & Standards
OSHA Issues New Interpretations to Clarify Safety Standards

OSHA issues new letters of interpretation to clarify how employers must apply key safety standards, from confined spaces to recordkeeping and audiometric testing. Read Now
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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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