Industrial Hygiene -- Occupational Health & Safety

Industrial Hygiene

Bioaerosol Evaluation in Indoor Environments

INDOOR air quality (IAQ) typically refers to the quality of air inside buildings where people work or live. Indoor air quality issues and specific building-related health concerns may result from a complex combination of physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and behavioral risk factors.

First Aid Kits: the Good, the Bad, and the Downright Ugly

PERHAPS before discussing first aid kits, we should consider the question, "What is first aid?" Does it refer to treatment delivered prior to more definitive medical care available at a clinic or hospital? Is it simply the placing an adhesive bandage over a small cut?

Product Showcase

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Friday New Product Roundup: April 3, 2026

From MASH-certified water barriers to nail-gun-free crating, explore the latest innovations in fall protection, PPE, and work zone safety. Read Now
5 Ways to Stop Minor Incidents from Becoming Major Workplace Crises

Standardize safety reporting and leverage data-driven insights to catch early warning signs and prevent routine workplace hazards from escalating. Read Now
OSHA Enforcement Trends and Capacity Under the Trump Administration

A comparative study reveals significant declines in OSHA inspections, staffing levels, and enforcement complexity during the Trump administration. Read Now
The Role of Prescription Safety Glasses in High-Risk Industries

Prescription safety glasses provide the protection, comfort and clarity standard PPE often lacks—helping reduce eye injuries and improve workplace safety. Read Now
- Vision Protection
- Industrial Hygiene
Future Proofing Factory Infrastructure for Advanced Automation

As factory construction surges, facility design must evolve to handle the complex collision risks posed by robotics and high-speed automation. Read Now
Cutting Through the Safety White Noise

Is your jobsite drowning in signs? Learn how habituation dulls workers' attention and how to restore the impact of critical safety communication. 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.