Construction accidents often increase near the end of a shift due to fatigue, distraction, rushed work, and changing site conditions.
Ergonomics training is only effective if workers and supervisors truly understand it—plain language reduces confusion, improves engagement, and strengthens injury prevention efforts.
Cold storage automation increases safety complexity. Smart infrastructure design protects workers in sub-zero environments.
Outdoor job sites present changing hazards tied to terrain, weather, fatigue, and exposure time. Learn how safety managers can identify overlooked risks and reduce injuries.
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.
Industrial hygienists play a critical role in HAZMAT response by guiding exposure assessment, PPE selection, and long-term health protection.
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Forklift safety expert Jackson Phillips discusses how AI-powered collision avoidance is helping manufacturers and warehouses move from reactive safety measures to proactive prevention.
Accurate injury and illness data is the foundation of effective workplace safety, yet many employers still treat OSHA recordkeeping as a paperwork exercise.
Musculoskeletal disorders driven by fatigue, repetitive motion, and poor workstation design are straining workers and threatening the sustainability of the modern supply chain.
Chronic staffing shortages raise risks for health care workers and patients, but automation can help—if applied thoughtfully and with human oversight.
As workplace risks grow more complex, industrial hygiene programs must align exposure assessment strategies with analytical excellence to deliver meaningful worker protection.
Regular culture checks help leaders align strategy with real work, prevent drift, and improve both safety performance and business results through disciplined assessment and execution.
The awards program recognizes products and solutions that advance industrial hygiene practice and workplace health protection.
Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers.
Washington’s Labor & Industries department fined roofing companies more than $1.4 million for repeat fall protection violations, citing ongoing risks from falls at height.
Even with better technology and regulations, human behavior remains the leading cause of workplace incidents. Here’s what safety leaders need to understand—and fix—in 2026.
Many organizations meet OSHA’s Hazard Communication requirements on paper, but gaps in understanding and application continue to undermine chemical safety in real-world work environments.