Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

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.

CDC Updates Recommendations for Next Booster

People over 50, immunocompromised are eligible for booster shot

The Right to Know: How Hazard Communication Became a Standard

In order to create a safer work environment, employees need to know what hazards are present and how to mitigate them.

How Evacuation Training, Exercises and Drills Can Save Lives

Education and knowledge are critical to survival.

Fire Safety Should be a Priority In and outside of the Workplace

Safety is a system, and we all play a role.

Hazard Communication: Don’t Miss the Forest for the Trees

The Hazard Communication Standard is performance oriented, meaning achieving the standard is the measure of compliance.

Chemical Safety

Understanding all the risks associated with chemicals in a workplace can be overwhelming.

Can Safety Helmets Protect Against Dangerous Rotational Forces?

Reducing effects of overlooked angled impacts through innovative safety helmet design.

How Leaders Can Empower Safety

Eye Protection: Going Beyond the Regulations

Go beyond the rules and focus on how safety is viewed in your workplace.

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.

Product Showcase

SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit

The SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit is a single-use spot test designed for use in screening for cannabis compounds in any sample type or on any surface. The test is capable of identifying the presumed presence of cannabinoids in very small quantities, with a level of detection as little as 6 μg in mass. Learn more about the SwabTek® Cannabis Test Kit and the rest of SwabTek surface drug testing solutions through the webinar titled "Everything You Want To Know About Surface Testing" Read More
SECUPRO MARTEGO

FOR HIGHEST DEMANDS. A cutting tool in which function and design go hand in hand. Meet the SECUPRO MARTEGO, our prize-winning squeeze-grip safety knife with fully automatic retractable blade for safety. • Ergonomically friendly trigger mechanism to engage the blade • Durable body made of aluminum • Safer alternative to fixed blade utility knives for general cutting tasks • 9 mm Cutting depth • Easy, tool free blade change Dimensions: L 6.10" L x 0.71" W x 1.91" H Weight: 3.70 oz Cutting Depth: 9 mm Read More
EMSL Analytical, Inc. - Air Sampling Supplies & Testing Labs

EMSL Analytical, Inc. operates laboratories throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for Asbestos, Mold, Silica, Lead & Metals, Bacteria, Legionella, USP , Combustion By-Products, VOC’s, Radon, PCB’s, Formaldehyde, METH/Fentanyl, Identification of Dust & Unknowns. Sampling Pumps, Cassettes, Media & Supplies available. Reach us at 1-800.220.3675 Read More

Featured

Digital Transformation Can Improve Safety Culture, Mitigate Fire Risk

Digital transformation significantly enhances safety culture and fire risk mitigation by integrating advanced digital solutions into safety management systems. Read Now
Elevating the Discussion Around Invisible Disabilities

Creating inclusive work environments that recognize and accommodate invisible disabilities like hearing loss can significantly improve the quality of life and job performance for affected individuals. Read Now
- Wellness
‘De-Weaponizing’ Accountability to Change Culture

This week’s opening keynote speaker at ASSP’s Safety 2024, Jessica Kriegel, outlined a model for how organizations can make meaningful and lasting changes in safety culture. Read Now
Safety 2024: ASSP, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce 10-Year Agreement

ASSP and USACE will focus on improving employee safety training and advancing occupational health practices. Read Now
ASSP Bringing Annual Safety Event to Orlando in July 2025

The organization’s annual event will take place from July 22-24, 2025. Read Now
Safety 2024: ASSP Expert Panel Tackles AI

Experts discuss AI's transformative role in enhancing productivity, safety and innovation. Read Now
- Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

Safety 2024: ASSP Expert Panel Tackles AI
Experts discuss AI's transformative role in enhancing productivity, safety and innovation.
Integrating Technology in Workplace Safety: The Role of AI and IoT
Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety.
Enhancing Employee Engagement with VR, AI and 3D Tools
When done correctly, a combination of new technology and traditional methods can create the perfect balance of engaging, thoughtful training that employees need.

More AI Coverage