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Building a Safety-First Culture

Building a safety-first culture in the workplace is crucial for reducing incidents, improving productivity, and ensuring long-term business success. read now
- Construction Safety
5 Tips to Maintain Water Trucks on the Construction Site

Proper maintenance of water trucks on construction sites is essential for optimal performance and safety on the job site. read now
- Construction Safety
OSHA Fines Illinois Contractor for Repeated Fall Protection Violations

Miller Building Systems LLC faces $354,912 in proposed penalties. read now
- Construction Safety
Systems Safety: The Critical Role of Human Factors and Ergonomics

Effective workplace safety relies on tailored solutions incorporating human factors and ergonomics to address industry-specific risks and cultivate a proactive safety culture. read now
- Ergonomics
New Report Uncovers Key Challenges in Manufacturing Amid Labor Shortage

The manufacturing industry could require 3.8 million jobs to be filled within the next decade. read now
- Human Resources
Integrating Technology in Workplace Safety: The Role of AI and IoT

Integrating AI and IoT into workplace safety enhances predictive analytics, real-time monitoring and proactive risk management to significantly reduce accidents and improve overall safety. read now
- Artificial Intelligence
"Can't Rather than Don't" Makes Injuries Impossible

The "can't rather than don't" principle emphasizes using engineering controls to make safety incidents physically impossible, rather than relying on administrative controls that depend on worker vigilance. read now
- Machine Guarding
OSHA Cites Texas Steel Company for Ongoing Safety Hazards

Kyoei Steel, the operator of Vinton Steel LLC, faces $269,631 in penalties for repeat and serious safety violations. read now
Assessing Respiratory Hazards and Risks During Disasters

Expert Dennis Terpin discusses the various respiratory issues involved in disaster response and the key components of a respiratory protection program in disaster scenarios. read now
Sound Construction Inc. Faces $394,083 in Fines for Fatal Trench Collapse

OSHA cited the Easton, Connecticut-based company with similar violations in 2016. read now
- Construction Safety
OSHA Finds Contractor Endangered Workers in Unguarded Trenches

Boston Waterproofing & Construction Corp. faces $451,694 in penalties for the violations. read now
- Construction Safety
Washington Roofing Companies Face Over $1 Million in Fines for Repeated Safety Violations

The companies repeatedly failed to ensure worker safety, leading to severe penalties. read now
- Construction Safety
Dollar General Settles with OSHA to Enhance Workplace Safety

The company will pay penalties totaling $12 million and must enhance safety measures nationwide. read now
- Enforcement
- Regulatory & Standards
OSHA Finds Alabama Concrete Contractor Violated Worker Safety Following Fatal Struck-By Incident

Moundville, Alabama-based Ballard Contractors Inc. faces eight citations as a result of the investigation. read now
- Construction Safety
DOL Announces Up to $1 Million in Grants to Enhance Mine Safety Training

The funds will go to education and training programs addressing safety hazards affecting the mining community. read now
- Training
Pennsylvania Roofing Contractor Exposed Children to Deadly Hazards

S&L Roofing, Gutters, and Siding LLC faces five safety violations and $64,759 in proposed penalties. read now
- Fall Protection
Medical Center in Arizona Cited for Failing to Provide Employees with Safe Workplace

Bob Stump VA Medical Center faced similar violations during a 2019 OSHA investigation. read now
- Health Care
OSHA Finds Cleaning Contractor Exposed Workers to Safety Hazards Following Worker Death

Qualawash Holdings LLC faced similar violations during an OSHA investigation in 2020. read now
- Confined Spaces
- Hazmat

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.