Workplaces encouraged to hold a moment of silence on April 28 to honor those lost to workplace tragedies and renew safety commitments.
The 2026 Corporate Listening Tour report identifies five critical themes moving EHS from a compliance checkbox to a core business operating system.
A new global report reveals a disconnect between safety protocols and worker behavior, prompting firms to invest more in training and technology.
The New Jersey-based firm celebrates six decades of expansion, infrastructure resiliency and community-focused technical solutions.
OSHA proposed $49,650 in penalties against Primoris T&D Services following a utility pole accident that killed one worker and injured two others.
The federal program begins its 21st year of providing free, confidential black lung testing across six states to support early disease detection.
Federal health officials expand a collaborative network aimed at integrating traditional workplace safety with broader employee well-being.
The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity in Michigan earns recognition for integrating mental health into workplace safety standards.
A new peer-led support program aims to reduce suicide risk and promote mental wellness among unionized construction workers in New York City.
A structured toolkit helps supervisors recognize warning signs, respond appropriately and connect workers to support.
The CDC’s National Firefighter Registry for Cancer has surpassed 40,000 enrollees, becoming the largest firefighter cancer cohort in the U.S. and expanding research into occupational exposure risks.
The National Safety Council is backing the revised ASTM E2920-26 standard, saying it offers clearer guidance for identifying and reducing serious injury and fatality risks.
Two organizations will expand outreach, resources, and worksite strategies to promote mental well-being and prevent suicide among construction workers through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s grant program.
National Safety Council highlights overdose prevention, impairment risks, and employer-led safety efforts after Senate confirms Sara Bailey as drug czar.
Occupational health professionals play a critical role in spotting early indicators of sensory loss. Knowing when to refer for a workplace assessment can prevent burnout, improve retention, and ensure employees receive the adjustments they need before issues escalate.
Targeted training and clear protocols can help construction supervisors recognize mental health risks, respond with confidence and foster safer, more supportive job sites.
Manual labor employees face elevated arthritis risk long before symptoms appear, but early ergonomic intervention, task redesign and evidence-based prevention strategies can protect joint health, sustain productivity and reduce long-term costs.
Industry leaders say rising fatigue, economic pressure and mental overload are eroding fitness for duty in high-hazard sectors — increasing human error, near misses and the risk of catastrophic incidents.
Flexible schedules can reduce exposure risks and stress for workers in treatment—strengthening safety, health and overall well-being.
Michigan’s new LEADS pilot aims to help employers reduce stress, burnout and communication-related risks by integrating mental health into core occupational health and safety practices.