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The Hidden Dangers of Warehouse Air Quality: How It Affects Your Health

Clean air is an overlooked but essential part of warehouse safety, with direct impacts on worker health and productivity. read now
- Indoor Air Quality
- Industrial Hygiene
Harnessing AI to Elevate Safety Performance and Culture

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations enhance safety performance and build a strong culture of safety excellence. read now
- Artificial Intelligence
- Regulatory & Standards
Oregon Conference Highlights Workplace Safety with Bilingual Sessions and Keynote on Human Error

A two-day safety conference in Pendleton, Oregon, will bring bilingual training, expert insights, and hands-on workshops to promote workplace health and hazard prevention across industries. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
OSHA Publishes 2024 Workplace Injury and Illness Data

New injury and illness data aims to identify workplace hazards and support safer working conditions. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
AIHA Launches National Campaign to Restore NIOSH Amid Deep Federal Cuts

A national campaign to restore NIOSH funding and staffing launches amid sweeping federal cuts that threaten core workplace safety programs. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
2025: A Year of Head Protection Changes

This year sees two key safety developments: the new bump cap standard ANSI/ISEA 100-2024 and the ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 revision. read now
- Head & Face Protection
- PPE
Public Hearing Set for Landmark Federal Heat Safety Standard

OSHA will hold a public hearing on June 16 to gather input on its proposed federal standard aimed at protecting workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses. read now
- Heat Stress
- Regulatory & Standards
IL OSHA Provides Resource for Fire Departments

Sample standard operating guidelines designed for safe, assertive, and effective operations. read now
- Fire Safety
- Regulatory & Standards
Construction Industry Unites for Safety Week 2025

Construction Safety Week 2025 reinforces a collective commitment to job site safety and worker well-being. read now
- Construction Safety
- Training
Underscoring the Importance of Safety Assessments

OH&S Safety Pod features Ansell’s Nick Brown to discuss how tailored safety assessments can help EHS professionals address risks, ensure compliance, and improve worker protection. read now
- Facility Safety
- PPE
ASSP Announces Keynote Lineup for Safety 2025 in Orlando

An inspiring keynote lineup is set to bring fresh insights and thought leadership to Safety 2025, Orlando’s premier safety event. read now
- Construction Safety
- Total Worker Health
Respect the Zone, Get Home Safe: National Work Zone Awareness 2025

A nationwide campaign highlighting the importance of roadway work zone safety through education, events, and awareness. read now
- Construction Safety
- Enforcement
Companies Nationwide to Join OSHA's Safety Stand-Down Week

Gain practical insights and proven strategies for preventing falls during a week of free, expert-led safety webinars. read now
- Fall Protection
- Regulatory & Standards
NFPA Doubles Regional Staff to Strengthen Support for Safety Professionals

To better serve communities nationwide, NFPA has expanded its regional team to provide enhanced support for fire, life, and electrical safety initiatives. read now
- Disaster Preparedness
- Fire Safety
Des Moines Storage Tank Firm Penalized Following Explosions That Injured Two Workers

State safety officials have fined a Des Moines storage tank company after two explosions at a job site seriously injured workers and revealed multiple workplace safety violations. read now
- Fire Safety
- Regulatory & Standards
Lawmakers Respond to Delay in Enforcement of Silica Rule for Coal Miners

Senators Warner, Kaine, and Fetterman urge timely enforcement of new health and safety rule for coal miners. read now
- Chemical Safety
- Regulatory & Standards
How Strategic Safety Staffing Can Transform High-Risk Worksites

Medcor Safety’s Ethan Fight explains how the right safety professionals—whether full-time or on-call—can reduce incidents, improve morale, and drive operational efficiency. read now
- Human Resources
- Construction Safety
OSHA Cites Pennsylvania Roofer for Fall Hazards, Adds Company to Severe Violator List

OSHA cites Wilkes-Barre roofer for repeated safety violations and proposes $467K in fines. read now
- Regulatory & Standards

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.