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OSHA Names New Director of its Standards and Guidance Directorate

Bill Perry has been appointed the position.

NIOSH Updates List of Drugs that Pose a Risk to Health Workers

The agency estimates 8 million U.S. health care workers are potentially exposed to such drugs in their workplaces.

National take-back days have allowed participating agencies to take more than 4.1 million pounds of unwanted or expired prescription medications out of circulation since DEA

DEA to Allow Pharmacies, Hospitals to Collect Unused Rx Drugs

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the new policy Sept. 8, saying it will help save lives and prevent misuse of prescription medications.

FDA Approves Marketing of Lab Test for Acute Kidney Injury Risk

The NephroCheck test can determine whether certain critically ill, hospitalized patients are at risk of developing moderate to severe acute kidney injury in the 12 hours following the administration of the test.

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California Updates Confined Space Rules for Construction

New rules aim to strengthen worker protections in hazardous construction environments. Read Now
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NSC Highlights Workplace Safety After Drug Policy Director Confirmation

National Safety Council highlights overdose prevention, impairment risks, and employer-led safety efforts after Senate confirms Sara Bailey as drug czar. Read Now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Total Worker Health
Washington L&I Finalizes Rule on Safety and Health Retaliation

Rule updates replace “discrimination” with “retaliation” terminology and revise worker protection language in Title 296 WAC. Read Now
- Hazard Communication
- Regulatory & Standards
Fire Safety on Jobsites: How to Prevent and Prepare for an Emergency

Construction jobsites are filled with hidden fire hazards, especially during hot work—here’s how to reduce risks, equip crews, and stay ready when seconds count. Read Now
- Fire Safety
- Welding Safety
AI, PSIFs, and the Future of Proactive EHS Risk Management

Why traditional safety metrics fail to prevent serious injuries and fatalities—and how AI helps EHS teams identify PSIF risks before life-altering events occur. Read Now
- Artificial Intelligence
- Risk Management
DOL Offers $98 Million to Expand Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Programs

Funding through the YouthBuild program aims to prepare young people ages 16–24 for careers in construction, manufacturing, IT and health care through training and apprenticeship pathways. Read Now
- Training
- Facility Safety

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AI, PSIFs, and the Future of Proactive EHS Risk Management
Why traditional safety metrics fail to prevent serious injuries and fatalities—and how AI helps EHS teams identify PSIF risks before life-altering events occur.
Ten Years On: How Foresight Reshaped the Meaning of Safety Excellence
A decade of change in safety practice highlights the growing importance of foresight in managing risk and organizational performance.
Five Safety Technology Shifts for Lone Workers in 2026
As digital safety tools become central to occupational health, organizations are rethinking how they protect lone and vulnerable workers through automation, smarter communication, flexible protocols and stronger safety cultures.

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