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3M Agrees to $6 Billion Settlement in Combat Arms Earplug Litigation

The settlement aims to resolve all claims associated with the Combat Arms Earplug products. read now
- Hearing Protection
- PPE
A Changing of the Guard at OHS Magazine

Our cast of editorial characters is slightly changing here at Occupational Health & Safety magazine. read now
OSHA Fined Texas Contractor $262,977 Following Employee's Death

S&D Erectors faces fines for willful and serious safety violations read now
- Enforcement
- Regulatory & Standards
How Industrial Workers Can Drill Down on Safety This Summer with Wearables

Wearable technology is revolutionizing workplace safety with real-time, personalized insights mitigating the increasing risks of heat stress. read now
- Heat Stress
- PPE
OSHA Levies Heavy Penalties on NOX US After Continued Safety Failures

The company faces $545,853 in new penalties. read now
Buzzi Unicem USA Challenges OSHA Citations Over Mississippi River Accident

The company contests claims it failed to provide personal floatation devices or install guardrails. read now
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Settle with OSHA Over Nationwide Violations

The retail giants face penalties of $1.35 million to enhance store safety. read now
OSHA Takes Action Against North Dakota DEQ for Whistleblower Retaliation

Agency faces consequences for penalizing an employee reporting water safety concerns. read now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Enforcement
South Carolina Sonic Drive-Ins Penalized for Child Labor Violations

Operators face $61,012 in combined penalties. read now
- Enforcement
- Regulatory & Standards
OSHA Cites Cheltenham Construction for Repeated Safety Violations

The contractor faces $334,618 in penalties. read now
OSHA Cites Texas-Based Company for Safety Hazards Following Worker Accident

Madix Inc. now faces $158,051 in penalties. read now
DOL Fines Florida Skating Rinks for Illegal Employment of Minors

Five skating centers in Florida face penalties totaling $26,103. read now
- Enforcement
- Regulatory & Standards
OSHA Cites Dixon Ticonderoga for Recurring Safety Lapses

The art supply manufacturer is now facing $203,806 in penalties. read now
VPPPA Introduces Strategic Partner Program for Elevated Workplace Safety

New initiative aims to boost health and safety standards. read now
- Training
OSHA Cites Arkansas Sawmill for Safety Hazards After Worker’s Death

The company now faces $218,759 in penalties. read now
OSHA Fines Buzzi Unicem USA for Safety Violations that Led to Mississippi River Drowning

The cement manufacturer now faces penalties totaling $62,500. read now
Court Upholds OSHA Citations Against WSC Group LLC

The New York contractor was involved in a trench collapse in 2018. read now
Washington L&I Cites Amazon’s Spokane Warehouse for Safety Hazards

The e-commerce giant now faces $85,800 in fines. 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.