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Who Will Fill the Next Generation of Safety Roles?

Reskilling workers from operational, military and public safety roles could help address the growing shortage of OHS professionals.

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Oklahoma Company Credits OSHA Consultation Program with Safety Improvements

A-Line TDS implemented changes to its safety program after participating in OSHA On-Site Consultation, including greater employee involvement in daily safety meetings.

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Updated First Aid Standard Expands Overdose Response and Emergency Training

The voluntary 2026 revision identifies naloxone as a supplemental supply and adds guidance for first aid, CPR and AED training.

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Beyond the Hard Hat: Making Mental Health Part of Safety Culture

Recognizing the signs, starting conversations, and reducing stigma can help create safer, more connected job sites.

Worker attaches a safety harness lanyard to a metal railing for fall protection.

NSC Links Severe Incidents to OSHA Violations

New analysis connects frequently cited workplace standards with federal injury, illness and fatality data.

A worker inspects valves and piping at an industrial facility. CSB linked the Shell Polymers Monaca explosion to a valve error and inadequate safeguards.

CSB Links Furnace Explosion to Valve Error and Inadequate Safeguards

Investigators found that 11 administrative controls failed to stop flammable gas from entering Furnace 5 and causing the explosion.

Aerial view of the Bioenergy Vida biomethane plant surrounded by farmland.

Bioenergy Plant Deploys Connected Monitors for Gas Exposure and Lone Worker Risks

The G8 devices provide workers at the U.K. facility with fall alerts, location tracking and 24-hour emergency monitoring.

A worker wearing a white N95 mask and an orange high-vis jacket stands in a smoky forest, leaning on a tool handle with other workers in the background.

How Cross Border Smoke Events Are Forcing Multinational Corporations to Rethink Air Quality Policy

Effective response plans combine filtration, monitoring, remote work and respiratory protection.



A worker wearing full protective suit, helmet, respirator, and safety harness inspects the interior of a large, cylindrical metal tank.

Robotic Inspection System Wins Award for Eliminating Tank Entry Hazards

The submersible technology reduced confined-space entries to zero across 385 tank inspections.

Karen LaRue receives the 2026 Marion Martin Award from a National Safety Council presenter on stage, with both women smiling while posing side by side.

NSC Honors Karen LaRue with 2026 Marion Martin Award

Procter & Gamble safety leader Karen LaRue was recognized for her contributions to workplace safety and her support of women in the profession.

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