Beyond permanent hearing loss, constant background industrial sounds cause dangerous mental fatigue, alarm desensitization and critical communication failures.
Minimizing close calls leaves companies vulnerable to OSHA violations, but shifting to digital safety check-ins captures hazards before injuries happen.
State safety board fast-tracks an emergency rule to protect countertop fabrication workers from incurable lung disease.
Active work zones remain highly dangerous as safety teams deploy drone imagery, digital navigation alerts and wearable PPE strobes to protect crews.
A safety organization funds projects using artificial intelligence, wearable sensors and robotics to reduce common worker injuries.
Aluminum framing adapts to the automation era as factory operators use layout software to protect human workers and flexible robotic cells.
Advocates voice deep concerns over sudden firings and layoffs at the federal agency reviewing mine safety disputes.
New research shows deferred recovery and worker burnout act as operational exposure risks that trigger preventable errors and near-misses.
The Nashville facility achieved over 412,000 consecutive hours without a lost-time or restricted-duty workplace injury or illness.
A Jacksonville-based facility will study how extreme heat affects outdoor workforces as federal regulators increase safety inspections.
A national safety organization warns that holiday travelers face an elevated risk of fatal motor vehicle crashes during the upcoming holiday weekend.
The annual conference and expo, taking place June 15–17 in Anaheim, will bring together EHS professionals for sessions on AI, emerging safety technologies, leadership and operational resilience.
The annual safety conference in Anaheim will feature networking events, wellness activities and keynote sessions focused on leadership, resilience and workplace innovation.
The tool manufacturer partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to reach over 100,000 workers during Construction Safety Week.
Beyond physical hazards, occupational health and safety must now address "cognitive surrender"—the hidden erosion of human judgment in the age of AI.
The expo floor at ASSP Safety 2026, taking place June 15–17 in Anaheim, will feature hundreds of exhibitors showcasing PPE, AI-powered safety tools and risk management solutions.
Lawmakers and industry stakeholders discussed AI, automation, workforce training and evolving safety strategies during a House workforce protection hearing.
The annual safety conference, taking place June 15–17 in Anaheim, Calif., will bring together EHS professionals for education sessions, networking and discussions on emerging workplace safety trends.
While statewide deaths decreased from a 2023 peak, non-union sites and Latino workers continue to face disproportionate risks on the job.
New guidance from Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries encourages employers to address workplace stress, burnout and psychological safety as part of overall worker health.