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OSHA clarified when work-related lithium-ion battery injuries must be recorded on employer injury and illness logs and highlighted key battery safety hazards.
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The bipartisan legislation would require OSHA to guide employers on incorporating naloxone and overdose response training into emergency preparedness plans as overdose fatalities continue to rise nationwide.
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AI is rapidly expanding in construction safety, but poor implementation can create alert fatigue, mistrust, and a false sense of security. Workforce-centered deployment is critical for real risk reduction.
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The Fire Protection Research Foundation is launching a new research project to better understand direct current arc flash hazards as DC-powered systems become more common in the workplace.
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Construction accidents often increase near the end of a shift due to fatigue, distraction, rushed work, and changing site conditions.
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Ergonomics training is only effective if workers and supervisors truly understand it—plain language reduces confusion, improves engagement, and strengthens injury prevention efforts.
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The National Safety Council is backing the revised ASTM E2920-26 standard, saying it offers clearer guidance for identifying and reducing serious injury and fatality risks.
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National COSH and Arizona workers urged ADOSH to adopt an enforceable heat standard during a public hearing focused on workplace heat safety protections.
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Cold storage automation increases safety complexity. Smart infrastructure design protects workers in sub-zero environments.
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The Oklahoma Department of Labor invites high school students to enter the 2026 Speak Out for Workplace Safety video contest promoting youth workplace safety awareness.
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Outdoor job sites present changing hazards tied to terrain, weather, fatigue, and exposure time. Learn how safety managers can identify overlooked risks and reduce injuries.
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OSHA requires PPE to properly fit each worker. Learn how poor PPE fit creates compliance risk, common violations, and how employers can build a defensible fit program.
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New Products feature roadway safety technologies at its 2026 Traffic Expo, highlighting innovations designed to reduce worker exposure and improve work zone safety.
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Industrial hygienists play a critical role in HAZMAT response by guiding exposure assessment, PPE selection, and long-term health protection.
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Oregon OSHA encourages employers and workers statewide to participate in Safety Break for Oregon on May 13, a stand-down event focused on workplace safety and health.
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Forklift safety expert Jackson Phillips discusses how AI-powered collision avoidance is helping manufacturers and warehouses move from reactive safety measures to proactive prevention.
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Accurate injury and illness data is the foundation of effective workplace safety, yet many employers still treat OSHA recordkeeping as a paperwork exercise.
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"Health and Safety Programs in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Setting Them Up and Making Them Work Effectively" offers practical guidance to help organizations.
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