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Free Workshop Aims to Help Employers Protect Workers from Heat and Wildfire Smoke

The workshop will help employers prepare for heat and smoke hazards, offering expert guidance and practical safety strategies for outdoor workers. read now
- Fire Safety
- Heat Stress
OH&S Announces 2025 Industrial Hygiene Award Winners

The 2025 Industrial Hygiene Awards celebrate standout innovations that advance worker health and safety across critical categories. read now
- Industrial Hygiene
- Safety Trends
NSC Calls on Employers to Join 2025 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls

Employers nationwide are encouraged to pause work during the week of May 5–9 to raise awareness and prevent deadly falls in construction. read now
- Construction Safety
- Fall Protection
Employers Urged to Strengthen Safety Training for Teen and Young Workers

Washington is urging employers to provide clear training and protections to safeguard teen and young workers from preventable job hazards. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Training
Construction Safety Week 2025 Rallies Industry Around Shared Responsibility and Safer Jobsites

Leaders are driving safer jobsites through teamwork, planning, and daily engagement. read now
- Construction Safety
- Regulatory & Standards
NIOSH Staff to Temporarily Return to Morgantown Safety Research Facility

Select employees will resume work as discussions continue over recent federal workforce reductions. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
Robots and Workers: Redefining Safety

Robots and humans are starting to work together to enhance workplace safety through AI-driven solutions and human expertise. read now
- Artificial Intelligence
- Training
AIHA Connect 2025: Shaping the Future of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety

This year’s AIHA Connect will bring together OEHS professionals for expert-led sessions, hands-on training, safety innovations, and keynotes on neurodiversity and resilience—all aimed at building safer, stronger workplaces. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
Protecting NIOSH

The recent HHS layoffs at NIOSH significantly jeopardize the research, standards, and training that form the foundation of workplace safety. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
Myth vs. Fact: Understanding Combustible Dust and Dust Collectors

Clearing the air on common myths about combustible dust hazards and how NFPA standards and explosion protection systems can help facilities stay compliant and safe. read now
- Combustible Dust
- Confined Spaces
Onsite Medical Clinics in Construction: A Game-Changer for Safety and Efficiency

Construction sites are hazardous, but the real risk may be delay in care. Onsite clinics offer faster treatment, lower costs, and stronger safety culture—all at the job site’s front door. read now
- Construction Safety
- Health Care
Building a Culture of Safety at Your Facility Starts with the Psychological

How psychological safety influences workplace injury prevention and offers strategies for safety professionals to foster more open, trust-based environments. read now
- Behavior Based Safety
- Facility Safety
Stormwater and Facility Safety: How to Filter Out Pollution Before It Spreads

Runoff from industrial sites and facilities can carry contaminants that threaten both the environment and workplace safety. Here’s how smart filtration strategies help control pollution and protect your people read now
- Facility Safety
- Construction Safety
A Hybrid Approach: Fire Training That Works

How combining hands-on experience with tech-enhanced methods improves fire response readiness. read now
- Artificial Intelligence
- Fire Safety
Creating a Healthier Indoor Environment

Best practices for IAQ management in the workplace read now
- Industrial Hygiene
- Indoor Air Quality
A Risk-Based Approach for Driving Excellence in Industrial Hygiene Program Management

How integrating software and management of change processes can improve chemical oversight, SEGs, exposure assessments, and sampling plans. read now
- Chemical Safety
- Industrial Hygiene
The Shared Responsibility of Lone Worker Safety

Technology can help lone workers stay in communication and signal for help—but only leadership, communication, and engagement can prevent incidents before they happen. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Training
Reducing the Roar

The risk of excessive noise isn’t going away. What are the dangers associated with the unseen hazard and why must employers implement a suitable monitoring program for noisy workplaces? read now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Hearing Protection

Artificial Intelligence

How AI is Changing Confined Space Atmospheric Monitoring
Confined spaces are dynamic environments where gas levels, airflow, and temperature can shift in seconds. AI-based atmospheric intelligence is helping safety teams move beyond threshold alarms to predictive, real-time risk interpretation.
ASSP White Paper Explores AI's Impact on Occupational Safety
New research from the ASSP outlines how AI tools are transforming risk assessment and reporting for EHS experts.
Workplace Safety Confidence Rises, but Protection Gaps Persist
Workers may feel safe, but many can’t identify safety systems or report hazards. Experts warn the growing gap between perception and real protection.
AI Is Transforming Construction Safety, but Implementation May Be the Biggest Risk
AI is rapidly expanding in construction safety, but poor implementation can create alert fatigue, mistrust, and a false sense of security. Workforce-centered deployment is critical for real risk reduction.
How Digital Measurement is Improving PPE Fit and Compliance
OSHA requires PPE to properly fit each worker. Learn how poor PPE fit creates compliance risk, common violations, and how employers can build a defensible fit program.