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Exoskeletons in the Workplace: Promise, Pitfalls, and Practical Considerations

Exoskeletons are emerging as a powerful ergonomics tool, but questions remain about fit, task matching, worker acceptance, and long-term impact. Here’s what safety leaders should weigh before adopting them.

Networking Events at NSC Congress 2025 Aim to Help Attendees Build Professional Connections

Learn about networking opportunities at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Sept. 15–17, including meetups, awards, division meetings, and the Green Cross Celebration.

Keynote Speakers at NSC Congress 2025 to Address Leadership, Safety and Innovation

Review the keynote speakers at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Sept. 15–17, featuring Chaunté Lowe, Amanda Wood Laihow, Brian Fielkow, and Chris Barton

NSC Expo Floor to Showcase Safety Solutions from 1,100 Exhibitors

Explore the expo floor at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Sept. 15–17, featuring 1,100 exhibitors, technology showcases, and interactive learning spaces

NSC Congress 2025 Shines Spotlight on Learning

Preview the education program at the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Sept. 15–17, featuring technical sessions, professional development seminars, Learning Labs, and OSHA’s Top 10 session.

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OSHA Cites Florida Tree Service After Fatal Wood Chipper Incident

A Port Saint Lucie contractor faces $16,550 in penalties after an employee was fatally injured at a Boynton Beach worksite, with investigators citing crushed-by hazards linked to wood chipper operations.

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OSHA Highlights Restroom, Handwashing Standards in Construction and Facility Safety

OSHA stresses that sanitary restrooms are critical workplace safety infrastructure and a regulatory obligation — a message reinforced by Bradley’s 2025 Healthy Handwashing Survey™, which shows restroom conditions directly impact health, compliance, and public trust.

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Building Support: Confronting Suicide in the Construction Industry

Observed September 8–12, 2025, Construction Suicide Prevention Week highlights the industry’s urgent mental health crisis while promoting peer support, awareness, and life-saving resources for workers.



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How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Your Chemical Safety Program

From incident trends to employee feedback, continuous evaluation keeps chemical safety programs effective, compliant, and central to workplace culture.

A+A 2025 Gears Up to Host Global Safety Community

The latest OH&S SafetyPod episode features Messe Düsseldorf’s Lars Wismer discussing the upcoming Nov. 4-7 A+A 2025 trade fair and congress, which will showcase global safety innovations, live demonstrations, and educational sessions for workplace safety professionals.

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