Effective training helps workers understand gas hazards, respond to alarms, and reduce exposure to toxic, flammable, and oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Electrical hazards can strike without warning—whether from damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, wet environments, or improper procedures. Understanding these risks and taking preventive steps is essential to protecting workers across every industry that relies on electrical power.
A veteran industrial hygienist examines how exposure assessment has evolved—and why today’s IH programs must integrate smarter strategies, stronger analytical quality and a deeper understanding of real-world variability to truly protect workers.
State public health officials are urging employers in the stone countertop sector to strengthen silica dust controls, respiratory protection, and medical surveillance after confirming the state’s first work-related silicosis case in this industry.
With winter temperatures driving more indoor equipment use, KYSAFE is urging Kentucky employers to recognize and prevent carbon monoxide dangers by improving ventilation, avoiding fuel-burning tools indoors and using reliable detection systems.
The acquisitions enhance Examinetics’ nationwide support for workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Industry leaders say rising fatigue, economic pressure and mental overload are eroding fitness for duty in high-hazard sectors — increasing human error, near misses and the risk of catastrophic incidents.
A 2025 benchmark report from J. J. Keller and ASSP highlights pressing issues like inconsistent PPE use, inadequate training and limited mental health support affecting job-site performance nationwide.
Flexible schedules can reduce exposure risks and stress for workers in treatment—strengthening safety, health and overall well-being.
From flying debris and chemical splashes to radiation, dust, and high-pressure equipment, industrial environments expose workers to eye hazards every day. Understanding these risks—and using the right protection—can prevent injuries and safeguard long-term vision.
Michigan’s new LEADS pilot aims to help employers reduce stress, burnout and communication-related risks by integrating mental health into core occupational health and safety practices.
Employers must adapt hearing conservation programs to protect workers who wear hearing aids or have diminished hearing.
Cuts and shutdowns can’t halt the progress of worker protection.
Safety experts warn that eliminating the Chemical Safety Board would remove a critical investigative partner to OSHA, leaving gaps in root cause analysis and hazard prevention.
The Korey Stringer Institute has launched a cutting-edge laboratory designed to simulate extreme environmental conditions and study how heat impacts workers across high-risk industries, supporting evidence-based prevention and safety protocols.
From flying debris to chemical splashes, radiation, and glare—industrial workers face daily risks to their eyes. Understanding hidden hazards and enforcing proper protective measures can prevent injuries and preserve sight.
As temperatures climb into the 90s across Southern California, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to protect outdoor and indoor workers from heat illness through water, shade, rest breaks, and training.
As the global AI boom accelerates, data centers are multiplying — and so are the overlooked risks to the people who keep them running, from heat and chemicals to fatigue and stress.
A new initiative connects inspectors, safety consultants, and compliance organizations through a shared digital platform designed to streamline reporting, improve accuracy, and strengthen workplace safety oversight.
Cold stress goes deeper than frostbite. For lone workers, prolonged exposure can impair physical and cognitive performance—creating hidden safety risks when no one is there to help.