Industrial leaders are turning to wearable technology—from exosuits to smart sensors—to reduce injuries, extend careers, and tackle the growing skilled labor shortage.
As temperatures drop and daylight hours shrink, construction sites face increased fall hazards, making proper planning, equipment, and safety culture more critical than ever.
OSHA has proposed more than $900,000 in penalties after a bridge painter fell into a Georgia river and drowned, citing two companies for serious safety violations.
The Labor Department is funding skills programs in shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction, and other critical sectors to strengthen workforce readiness and improve safety outcomes nationwide.
Industrial workstations and technical furniture are evolving from simple equipment into strategic tools that reduce injuries, boost worker health, and improve operational performance across manufacturing environments.
The Labor Department has awarded $250,000 in Brookwood-Sago grants to three institutions to support mine safety training and reduce workplace hazards.
Leading safety organizations are urging Congress and the White House to avoid disruptions to OSHA, NIOSH, and other critical safety agencies, warning that a government shutdown would stall essential protections for millions of workers.
A new Virginia Tech laboratory is testing construction helmets under real-world impact scenarios to improve safety data, but industry leaders caution that ratings should complement—not replace—established OSHA and ANSI/ISEA standards.
Communities across the country are gearing up for Fire Prevention Week, taking place October 5–11, 2025, with safety drills, education campaigns, and resources to strengthen fire preparedness at home and in the workplace.
Federal grant funding will support disaster cleanup jobs and workforce training in Texas communities hit hard by deadly summer flooding, with safety playing a critical role in recovery efforts.
Just as GPS moved from skepticism to indispensability, AI is becoming an essential tool for EHS professionals—transforming hazard detection, incident analysis, and safety culture through real-time insights and smarter decision-making.
This week brings innovations across lighting, AI, facility protection, and security—each designed to help professionals work smarter and safer.
The Maryland Electrical Contractor and Inspection Association has joined the National Fire Protection Association, strengthening collaboration on electrical code adoption, inspection practices, and safety training statewide.
Artificial intelligence can help agencies detect workplace hazards faster and strengthen safety investigations—if it’s designed with privacy protections that earn worker trust.
NIOSH has released a revised CBRN Respiratory Protection Handbook, updating standards to expand protection lists, clarify fit testing, and align guidance with modern fire and emergency response protocols.
The recognition places Collins Aerospace among a select group of U.S. worksites where management and employees collaborate to exceed OSHA requirements, reduce risks, and build a model safety program.
Three safety leaders honored for advancing workplace safety across small, medium and large organizations.