Articles -- Occupational Health & Safety

Union Pacific is challenging an order to pay at least $304,869 after OSHA found it fired a worker who raised storm safety concerns.

ClickMap allows workers to identify injury and hazard locations on diagrams, facility layouts and equipment photos.

Water system maintenance, testing and response planning can help safety teams strengthen workplace Legionella control.

Training and resources will focus on helping employers recognize hazards that could cause serious injuries or fatalities.

Sonderling will lead the Department of Labor, which oversees federal workplace safety and health enforcement through OSHA.

Health professionals and mining families raised concerns about dust exposure and access to disability benefits.

Susan Harwood grants will support 67 organizations providing hazard-recognition and prevention training nationwide.

October outreach offers employers training and planning resources to address hazards associated with moving loads.

SB 1046 requires Cal/OSHA to propose safety standards for lifeguards, park rangers and other high-risk employees by 2030.

The Hidden Hazard in Every Incident Response: The Search Itself

Before a crew can fix a problem, someone has to find it. That search window holds unmanaged risk, and the utility industry may have found the solution to close it. Read Now
Friday New Product Roundup: October 23

New safety offerings span impact gloves, winter gear, connected gas detection, fire suppression services and protective fabrics. Read Now
The Technician Shortage Crisis: How Workforce Gaps Impact Workplace Safety

A shrinking pool of skilled technicians is leading to deferred maintenance, less supervised repairs and weaker lockout/tagout and recordkeeping practices, raising both injury and compliance risks. Read Now
Key Safety Features to Look for in Wireless Devices

Digital two-way radios leverage customizable emergency alerts, remote monitoring and automated safety features to protect lone workers and maintain operational continuity. Read Now
More Than Dust Control: How to Use Your Water Truck to Prevent Fire Emergencies

A truck most jobsites already have can wet down fire-prone ground and help control a blaze until firefighters arrive, with a few low-cost add-ons and some crew training. Read Now
Before Scaling AI in EHS, Fix the Contractor Data Behind It

Most EHS departments already use AI, but few have scaled it. Keeping contractor data current, worker-level and standardized gives AI a reliable base for spotting serious risks earlier. Read Now

Boost Safety Training Completion with AI
Most missed training deadlines come down to communication, not content. Here's how AI can target reminders, track completion lag and keep people in charge of competency decisions.
Why Hands-On Training Still Matters in a Digital Age
VR, AR and AI can expand training opportunities, but physical practice remains essential when workers must handle equipment, coordinate with teams and perform correctly in high-risk situations.
Survey Links Unverified AI Guidance to Higher Regulatory Fines
Respondents linked unchecked AI output to incorrect filings, missed deadlines and failed audits, and teams that put sensitive data into personal AI tools reported problems far more often.
ASSP Survey Finds AI Adoption Growing in Workplace Safety
AI use in workplace safety is growing, but investment, data quality and organizational challenges remain barriers.
Firefighter Health and Safety Technology Guide Research Collaboration
International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.