Regulatory & Standards -- Occupational Health & Safety

Regulatory & Standards

Upcoming Clothing Standards Target Needles, Chemotherapy Drugs

Two ASTM subcommittees of Committee F23 are developing the new standards to cover testing health care workers' apparel against needle puncture and their barrier protection.

OSHA Determines Downrite Engineering Could Have Prevented Worker’s Death

The Miami-based company faces a proposed $258,935 in penalties.

OSHA, DOL Launch Investigations into the Death of a 16-Year-Old Boy at Mar-Jac Poultry

Another worker died in 2021 due to injuries at the Mississippi facility.

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NFPA Opens 2026 Wildfire Preparedness Funding with Focus on Worker Safety

As wildfire risks grow nationwide, NFPA’s 2026 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day funding highlights the increasing overlap between community resilience and occupational safety responsibilities. Read Now
- Fire Safety
- Training
Why Gas Detection Training Is Critical to Worker Safety

Effective training helps workers understand gas hazards, respond to alarms, and reduce exposure to toxic, flammable, and oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Read Now
- Training
- Industrial Hygiene
How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Occupational Health and Safety

AI is increasingly used to predict risks, prevent injuries, and support long-term safety decision-making, while raising important questions about governance, ethics, and worker trust. Read Now
- Artificial Intelligence
- Facility Safety
Labor Department Awards $105 Million to Expand Mine Safety and Health Training

Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, administered by MSHA, will support mine safety and health training programs nationwide, expanding education and hazard awareness in a high-risk industry. Read Now
- Mine Safety
- Training
Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Prompts Safety Warnings for Employers

The National Safety Council (NSC) warns that evolving federal cannabis policy must be paired with strong impairment and safety controls to protect workers in safety-sensitive roles. Read Now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Safety Culture
Equipping Construction Supervisors to Support Mental Health on the Job Site

Targeted training and clear protocols can help construction supervisors recognize mental health risks, respond with confidence and foster safer, more supportive job sites. Read Now
- Construction Safety
- Total Worker Health

Artificial Intelligence

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Occupational Health and Safety
AI is increasingly used to predict risks, prevent injuries, and support long-term safety decision-making, while raising important questions about governance, ethics, and worker trust.
AI and Smart Lighting Are Transforming Forklift Safety in Modern Warehouses
As facilities push for higher efficiency and stronger safety compliance, AI-powered cameras, predictive alerts, and advanced forklift lighting systems are redefining visibility, reducing near misses, and creating a proactive, data-driven approach to pedestrian and equipment safety.
Intelligent Safety Systems Are Transforming Industrial Operations
Next-generation detection technology and human-first design are turning safety into a performance advantage, giving operators greater confidence and improving workflow efficiency.

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