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How Jobsite Tech Poses Safety Challenges in Construction

Here’s why what happens in the field shouldn’t stay in the field.

Drug Screening and Workers' Compensation: Understanding the Link

Most worksite injury prevention programs focus solely on conditions of the worksite – making sure workers properly use PPE, correct equipment usage and more.

Getting a Grip: The Essentials of Textured Disposable Gloves

Here's what companies need to know about textured disposable gloves.

Ohio Painting Company Fined for Hazardous Employment of Minors

Neubert Painting Inc. allowed underage workers to work on customers’ roofs.

Building a Successful Safety Culture

Many leaders understand what a safe working environment looks like but might not have the tools to creat a productive safety culture.

End Users Rally Behind Global Lifting Awareness Day 2024 Campaign

The annual observance takes place on July 18, 2024.

OSHA, NSC Unite to Combat Distracted Driving in the Workplace with Upcoming Panel

The April 10 event is timed to take place during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

National COSH Champions New OSHA Rule for Worker-Led Safety Inspections

OSHA’s new rule allows external individuals to accompany agents during safety inspections.

Ohio Manufacturer Faces $253,515 in Penalties After Failure to Address Hazards

ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC has a long history of OSHA non-compliance.

DOL Issues Final Rule Expanding Worker Representation During OSHA Inspections

The new rule allows external individuals to accompany OSHA officers during inspection.

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Everyday Electrical Risks That Threaten Worker Safety

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. Read Now
- Electrical Safety
- Industrial Hygiene
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. Read Now
- Artificial Intelligence
- Facility Safety
Physical Fitness to Be Focus of Safety Stand Down 2026

The campaign will focus on physical fitness and its role in reducing preventable injuries and deaths in the fire and emergency services during Safety Stand Down 2026, June 14–20. Read Now
- Fire Safety
- NFPA
Federal Safety Investigation Targets Ohio Commercial Bakery

OSHA has proposed nearly $395,000 in penalties after citing New Horizons Baking Co. for repeat and serious workplace safety violations involving hazardous machinery and lockout/tagout failures. Read Now
- Lockout/Tagout
- Regulatory & Standards
OSHA Cites Connecticut Contractor for Continued Safety Violations

Federal safety officials have proposed more than $1 million in penalties after a follow-up inspection found repeated excavation and workplace safety violations. Read Now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Enforcement
ASSP Safety 2026 to Bring Education, Networking, and Innovation to Anaheim

Registration is now open for ASSP’s Safety 2026 conference and exposition in Anaheim, June 15–17, featuring 200+ education sessions, CEUs, and a large safety solutions expo. Read Now
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- Safety Culture

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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.
As Employers Push AI Adoption, EHS Faces New Pressure to Use Technology Safely and Responsibly
Companies are rapidly making AI use an expectation for employees, but the shift brings new challenges for EHS professionals who must balance productivity gains with protecting sensitive personal, operational, and proprietary information.

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