The Board of Certified Safety Professionals has elected new officers and welcomed several new members to help guide the organization in 2026, strengthening its leadership in advancing safety certification and professional excellence across the EHS community.
Sanchez, a longtime public media and policy leader, will oversee the National Safety Council’s communications, government affairs, and advocacy teams as the organization expands its national safety influence.
At ASSP Safety 2025, a panel of experts called on EHS professionals to recognize the warning signs of worker suicide, reduce stigma, and embrace their role in fostering psychological safety.
Workplace trauma affects a wide range of employees—employers who prioritize flexible policies, non-judgmental communication, and mental health resources create safer, more resilient teams.
Medcor Safety’s Ethan Fight explains how the right safety professionals—whether full-time or on-call—can reduce incidents, improve morale, and drive operational efficiency.
The AWA strengthens Alaska’s workforce by bridging skills gaps, expanding career opportunities, and collaborating with industry partners to develop programs.
State officials cite federal workforce reductions and funding shifts behind the FMLI delay, impacting thousands of Maryland employees and employers.
The manufacturing industry could require 3.8 million jobs to be filled within the next decade.
When employees come forward to report misconduct or unethical behavior within their organization, they are known as whistleblowers.
More than 20 percent of respondents said their mental health has suffered.
With employees’ expectations changing—especially over the last few years—employers must make adjustments to their approaches, including safety.
Although many jobs require frequent and long-term screen use, employers and employees can take action to prevent problems like headaches and sleep disruption.
About one in two respondents in these two regions reported experiencing stress “a lot of the day yesterday.”
The worker was terminated after reporting and having conversations about safety concerns and filing a complaint.
Although employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment, everyone plays a role in safety.
Here are three ways employers can reduce the stigma around mental health and make an impact on employees right away.
To make a difference in our communities, it is essential to focus on the safety and mental health of our mission-critical workforce.
The employee was fired after an employee filed a complaint with OSHA, which later performed an inspection and issued citations.
Among the new programs are a Doctor of Occupational Safety and Health and an Occupational Safety and Health Post-Graduate Certificate.
The partnership between OSHA, Georgia Department of Public Health and Mental Health America of Georgia was announced during National Mental Health Awareness Month.