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NIOSH Announces Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 3 Winners

NIOSH Announces Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge Phase 3 Winners

NIOSH has awarded three innovative solutions for improving real-time respirator fit evaluation as part of its $350,000 Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions relating to head protection, artificial intelligence, compliance training and air quality.

New Study Reports Rise in Lockout/Tagout Violations Led by Manufacturing

New Study Reports Rise in Lockout/Tagout Violations Led by Manufacturing

A recent study shows a 29 percent increase in lockout/tagout violations from 2022 to 2023, particularly affecting the manufacturing sector.

Is AI-Enabled EHS Management the Future of Worker Safety in Construction?

Is AI-Enabled EHS Management the Future of Worker Safety in Construction?

AI-driven tools are transforming the role of EHS managers in construction, shifting their focus from compliance to proactive risk prevention.

DOL’s Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Will Meet on Oct. 30

DOL’s Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Will Meet on Oct. 30

The board will address issues related to nuclear weapons workers with health conditions caused by toxic exposure.

20 Years of Breakthrough Strategies

Robert Pater, creator of the MoveSMART system, reflects on his 20 years writing the Breakthrough Strategies column for OH&S and discusses why slips, trips, and falls remain prevalent in the workplace, as well as emerging safety trends and risks that professionals should keep an eye on.

Shifting the Approach Towards Safety Training

Shifting the Approach Towards Safety Training

Simply checking the compliance box isn’t enough. Ongoing safety training is essential for real-world readiness.

Automation Has a Positive Impact on Workplace Safety, Global Workers Say

Automation Has a Positive Impact on Workplace Safety, Global Workers Say

Workers are optimistic about how technologies, such as robotics and AI, can enhance safety.



ASSP and S4NP Announce Partnership Focusing on Workplace Safety

ASSP and S4NP Announce Partnership Focusing on Workplace Safety

The two organizations have teamed up to improve workplace safety by sharing resources and promoting joint volunteer efforts.

OSHA Cites Massachusetts Contractor for Fatal Trench Collapse

OSHA Cites Massachusetts Contractor for Fatal Trench Collapse

The agency cited the employer for a total of $283,115 in proposed penalties.

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