Top Stories -- Occupational Health & Safety

Everything You Need to Know about Safety Data Sheets

Safety Data Sheets are critical to informing employees of the hazards they face.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye: Using PPE to Protect Your Hearing

Protecting workers’ hearing is a team effort.

Fall Protection in Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices

The time to act on fall protection is not after an incident occurs. It’s now.

Making PPE Safer by Design for Women in Industrial Jobs

Women’s PPE shouldn’t just be sized down, it should be designed for their bodies.

The Future: How Safety Will Continue to Evolve

Let’s take a look into the future of the industry.

OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards for FY 2022

Let’s take a look at each standard and OSHA’s guidelines and requirements.

Illinois Contractor Faces Over $118K in Proposed Penalties, Repeat Violations After OSHA Finds Cave-In Hazards

The contractor was cited twice before for these hazards.

Qatar Estimates 400 to 500 Migrant Workers Died from World-Cup Related Construction

“What I will say is one death is a death too many. Plain and simple,” Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy Hassan Al-Thawadi said in an interview with Piers Morgan.

OSHA Looks for Member Nominations for Advisory Committee

The deadline for nominations for the Maritime Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health is January 13, 2023.

Inspectors Find ‘All-Too-Familiar’ Violations at Ohio Dollar General

OSHA cited the store for four repeated violations.

3 Important Safety Considerations to Keep Staff With Epileptic Seizures Safe in the Workplace

Actions like eliminating triggers can create a safer workplace for employees with epilepsy.

Episode 177

Looking Towards the Future: How Safety Will Evolve

In this episode, Editor Sydny Shepard takes a look at what is in store for the safety and health industry in the future.

New NIOSH Study Questions Non-Healthcare Workers on COVID-19 Exposure at Work

One in five respondents said they were exposed to COVID-19, according to the study’s findings.

Keeping Employees Safe from Hazards After a Snowstorm

Even tasks as seemingly simple as shoveling snow can pose risks to employees.

Greater Profitability and Worker Safety with Visual AI

Using visual AI with CCTV cameras can turn the technology into a proactive analytical asset.

Product Showcase

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Kestrel 5400 Heat Stress Tracker WBGT Monitoring for Workplace Safety

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Best Practices for 2024: Driving Safety in a Changing Manufacturing Environment

In a constantly evolving manufacturing environment, fostering a culture of safety through employee engagement, data-driven analysis, interactive training and strategic automation is essential for mitigating risks and ensuring workplace safety. Read Now
- Facility Management
Using Technology to Enhance Safety for Farm and Food Processing Workers

Emerging technologies and proper protective equipment can significantly enhance safety for agricultural and food processing workers by preventing injuries and enabling early intervention. Read Now
Safer and Smarter: Why Human Factors and Ergonomics Standards Matter

Human factors and ergonomics (HF/E) standards are essential for enhancing safety, efficiency and user-centered design across various industries, reducing errors and promoting inclusivity. Read Now
- Ergonomics
Take the Coaching Approach During Your Next On-Site Meeting

Using a coaching approach during on-site safety meetings fosters a learning environment that encourages awareness, shared experiences and behavioral change. Read Now
New Study Reveals California's Most Hazardous Job Sectors

Agriculture leads as the most dangerous industry, followed by transportation and construction. Read Now
ASSP Safety 2024 Closing Session Focused on Innovation

Author and speaker Kyle Scheele emphasizes the power of constraints to drive innovation in safety practices. Read Now

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.

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