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OH&S Reveals Winners of 15th Annual New Product of the Year Contest

OH&S recognizes the companies that delivered especially noteworthy products this year. read now
Power to the People

Taking safety footwear beyond standard compliance read now
- Foot Protection
Clearing the Air on Wildfire Smoke Exposure

Outdoor workers can be left vulnerable to wildfire smoke exposure unless action is taken to protect them. read now
- Respiratory
Harnessing Software to Reinforce Safety Culture

Software can be a primary tool in not only providing real-time insights and alerts into safety performance, but also in reinforcing and expanding an organization’s safety culture. read now
Tackling A Worrisome Employee Health Threat

A new program aims to rein in the mounting rate of on-the-job drug overdoses. read now
- Total Worker Health
Best Practices for Using Emergency Eyewashes and Showers

Gear up your worksite’s emergency safety equipment to confirm compliance, maximize effectiveness and ensure the greatest protection for employees. read now
- Emergency Showers & Eyewash
5 Ways to Improve Your Hearing Conservation Program

From on-demand testing to tele-health features, technology is enhancing hearing conservation programs and offering solutions tailored to today's hearing protection challenges. read now
- Hearing Protection
OSHA Cites Rana Meal Solutions for Machine Guarding Violations Following a Worker Injury

The company now faces $272,792 in proposed penalties. read now
NIOSH Releases New Guidelines to Protect Workers From Lead Exposure

The organization aims to educate workers and reduce their exposure to lead hazards. read now
NSC Will Host Its Fourth Annual SAFER Summit on December 5

The virtual event will focus on post-pandemic workplace safety. read now
New Research Addresses Performance Gap Between Safety Goals and Achievements

The report highlights technology and culture as key to closing the safety performance gap. read now
- Facility Safety
- R&D
Washington State Proposes Updates to Fall Protection Standards for Worker Safety

State safety regulators seek stakeholder feedback on draft changes to fall protection rules. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Fall Protection
Waupaca Foundry Faces OSHA Fines After Repeat Violations Lead to Worker Injuries

The lack of machine guarding and safety procedures resulted in amputation injuries. read now
Worker's Health Rights Upheld After Unlawful Termination by Portland Roofing Company

Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt faced penalties after not adhering to the Family and Medical Leave Act. read now
- Health Care
DOL and NLRB Launch Partnership to Boost Whistleblower Safeguards

This collaborative effort focuses on worker education and reinforcing anti-retaliation protections. read now
- Enforcement
Recognizing Mental Health as A Core Workplace Safety Pillar

Mental health remains a neglected and stigmatized subject in the workplace, and this oversight jeopardizes the well-being of employees and puts businesses at risk. read now
- Total Worker Health
MSHA Identified Over 120 Violations in September Mine Inspections

The agency has issued nearly 2,100 violations so far in 2023. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Enforcement
Florida Grocery Store Faces Hefty Penalties After Fatal Employee Fall

Kissimmee Meat & Produce Inc. faces $95,315 in proposed penalties. read now

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.