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Enhancing OHS Training For The Digital Generation

There are features you can use to increase employee engagement.

Episode 150

Consistency is Key to Effective Safety Programs

What's the key to effective safety programs? Consistency.

Construction Worker Safety: Supplying Headlamps as Critical PPE in Hazardous Environments

By supplying safe lighting products, construction companies can significantly enhance worker safety throughout the job site.

How to Stay Cool in the Summer Heat

More than 600 people die from heat every year.

Industrial Production: Eliminate Indoor Airborne Contaminants to Protect Worker Safety, Productivity

Air purification systems can capture smoke, exhaust gasses and pollutants from welding, plasma cutting, combustion and other sources.

How Can Workplace Safety be Revived?

Factors such as reporting can play an important role.

Episode 149

Updates from OSHA Head Doug Parker at ASSP Safety 2022

Editor Sydny Shepard discusses the highlights from DOL Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker's session at Safety 2022.

Final Impressions: ASSP Safety 2022 Experience

Live From Safety 2022: Wrap-Up

Look Out! Safety 2023 is Headed to San Antonio

ASSP announces new location for their Safety 2023 Professional Development Conference & Exposition.

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Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Prompts Safety Warnings for Employers

The National Safety Council 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
NSC, NCCCO Foundation Launch Free Tool to Help Prevent Workplace Fatalities

New gap analysis tool helps employers identify system-level weaknesses tied to serious injuries and fatalities. Read Now
- Risk Management
- Safety Technology
Washington L&I Reminds Employers to Protect Young Workers During Seasonal Hiring

Agency highlights training, supervision, and legal requirements as youth employment increases statewide. Read Now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Training
Preventing Arthritis in Manual Labor Workers Through Early Intervention

Manual labor employees face elevated arthritis risk long before symptoms appear, but early ergonomic intervention, task redesign and evidence-based prevention strategies can protect joint health, sustain productivity and reduce long-term costs. Read Now
- Total Worker Health
- Health Management
OSHA Partners with Harvey Construction to Promote Safety on Manchester Project

The strategic partnership focuses on hazard prevention and worker training during construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center. Read Now
- Facility Safety
- Regulatory & Standards

Artificial Intelligence

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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