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Are You Listening to the Complaints? Noise Monitoring in the Hospitality Industry

How a thorough monitoring program protects workers in hospitality and improves guest satisfaction. read now
Connected Lockout/Tagout

LOTO is critical and complex, but businesses have new technology solutions to ensure compliance and safety. What’s involved? read now
- Machine Guarding
Forging a Confident Connection to Footwear

Ensuring optimal fit, durability and protection is critical for worker performance and safety. read now
- PPE
- Foot Protection
Moving From ‘Bitter’ Towards Better Safety Leadership

When it comes to leadership, people see things very differently. read now
Prepping Indoor Spaces for Fall and Winter

Why IAQ management during these seasons is critical and how it reduces respiratory risks. read now
- Industrial Hygiene
- Respiratory
Beyond the Goggles: Navigating Eye and Face Protection

What are the right PPE solutions for the hazards present in the workplace? read now
Back-of-the-Hand Protection: Strategies for Employers

Various work settings and scenarios can risk back-of-the-hand injuries. What are the methods for protecting workers’ hands, as well as ways to convince workers to use them? read now
- PPE
- Hand Protection
Ensuring Head Protection in Cold Weather

How to stay warm without sacrificing head safety when temperatures drop. read now
- Construction Safety
A Work in Progress

Strides have been made in women’s PPE, but the journey isn’t over. read now
A Spectrum of Safety Solutions

This year’s collection of OH&S New Product of the Year Awards demonstrates a wide array of innovative safety offerings. read now
The Safety Stakes for New Hire Onboarding

New hire onboarding has long-term consequences—so it’s vital you get it right. read now
Training for Real Safety, Field Safety

Successfully training employees in safety requires some fundamental nuances in your approach read now
- Facility Safety
- Training
Keeping Emergency Eyewash Equipment Clean

If emergency eyewash stations are not maintained properly, sediment and microbial contamination can be an overlooked and menacing problem. Here are some guidelines to minimize contamination. read now
- Emergency Showers & Eyewash
Advances in Exoskeletons for Injury Prevention in Manual Labor Industries

Exoskeleton technology is advancing to prevent workplace injuries, improve ergonomics and enhance productivity in manual labor industries. read now
- PPE
Retail Workers Feel Unprepared for Workplace Violence Despite Training, Survey Finds

Federal and state policies aim to improve retail worker safety amid increased reports of workplace violence. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Training
New Products Round-Up: Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like axial fans, OSHA-compliant gates, AI recognition solutions and continuous mixers. read now
BLS Data Reveals Workplace Injury Rates in 2023 Were Lowest in Decades

Workplace injury rates in 2023 reached a record low, though OSHA highlights that more progress is needed to protect U.S. workers. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
ASSP Revised Its Construction and Demolition Safety Planning Standard

ASSP’s revised standard emphasizes the importance of pre-project and pre-task planning for worker protection. read now
- Construction Safety
- Risk Management

Artificial Intelligence

How AI is Changing Confined Space Atmospheric Monitoring
Confined spaces are dynamic environments where gas levels, airflow, and temperature can shift in seconds. AI-based atmospheric intelligence is helping safety teams move beyond threshold alarms to predictive, real-time risk interpretation.
ASSP White Paper Explores AI's Impact on Occupational Safety
New research from the ASSP outlines how AI tools are transforming risk assessment and reporting for EHS experts.
Workplace Safety Confidence Rises, but Protection Gaps Persist
Workers may feel safe, but many can’t identify safety systems or report hazards. Experts warn the growing gap between perception and real protection.
AI Is Transforming Construction Safety, but Implementation May Be the Biggest Risk
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.
How Digital Measurement is Improving PPE Fit and Compliance
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.