New research reveals gaps in AI adoption across industries as safety leaders work to turn emerging technology into practical tools.
With overdoses still behind about 8% of workplace deaths, an NSC expert explains how recovery support pays off and three steps to take now.
Training gaps, load blind spots, plant noise, cramped layouts and deferred maintenance put forklift operators and pedestrians at risk in heavy industrial plants.
OSHA's proposal to drop required medical evaluations for N95 and loose-fitting PAPR users could ease paperwork, but it also raises questions about screening, program consistency and worker health.
Good shoe tread does more than prevent slips. It gives workers the grip they need to push carts, pull loads and reach safely without losing their footing.
Lithium-ion battery hazards, hands-on extinguisher practice and recurring storage and hot work violations deserve attention for the rest of 2026.
Before a crew can fix a problem, someone has to find it. That search window holds unmanaged risk, and the utility industry may have found the solution to close it.
New safety offerings span impact gloves, winter gear, connected gas detection, fire suppression services and protective fabrics.
A shrinking pool of skilled technicians is leading to deferred maintenance, less supervised repairs and weaker lockout/tagout and recordkeeping practices, raising both injury and compliance risks.
Digital two-way radios leverage customizable emergency alerts, remote monitoring and automated safety features to protect lone workers and maintain operational continuity.
A truck most jobsites already have can wet down fire-prone ground and help control a blaze until firefighters arrive, with a few low-cost add-ons and some crew training.
Most EHS departments already use AI, but few have scaled it. Keeping contractor data current, worker-level and standardized gives AI a reliable base for spotting serious risks earlier.
New national incident data could help responders prepare for OSHA’s proposed Emergency Response Standard.
In a new OH&S SafetyPod episode, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly examines emerging technologies, evolving workplace risks and priorities for 2027.
Most missed training deadlines come down to communication, not content. Here's how AI can target reminders, track completion lag and keep people in charge of competency decisions.
This week's products include cut-resistant apparel, carbon-toe work boots, pallet rack repair kits, an automated compressed air control and a weatherproof cable enclosure.
Long-term exposure to hazardous noise can affect worker safety, overall health and quality of life, making consistent hearing protection essential.