Top News -- Occupational Health & Safety

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The National Conversation on Public Health and Chemical Exposures aims to create an agenda for implementing stronger protections.

National Conversation Has Busy Fall Agenda

More than 50 public meetings are in the books for this project of CDC and ATSDR about chemical exposures and public health. An action agenda is scheduled for release in December.

New Food Safety Leader for IFIC

Marianne Smith Edge has been named senior vice president of Nutrition and Food Safety at the International Food Information Council and the International Food Information Council Foundation, which recently released its 2010 Food & Health Survey.

EPA Proposes Year's Grace on Spill Prevention Rule--But Not for Offshore Drillers

The purpose of the SPCC rule, which was finalized in 1973, is to establish requirements for facilities to prevent a discharge of oil into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines.

Drive Safely Work Week 2010 is focused on the dangers of distracted driving, particularly the use of cell phones and texting.

Free Materials to Combat Distracted Driving

Organizations can download the Drive Safely Work Week 2010 Tool Kit free of charge through Sept. 20 when they complete a simple online survey. The week is a partnership of NETS and DOT, which will present a Distracted Driving Summit on Sept. 21.

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Shadows and Sleep Deprivation: The Hidden Dangers of Night Shifts

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Why Comfort Is a Leading Indicator of Wellbeing

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The Importance of Grip for Smarter, Safer Work

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Protecting Psychological Safety During Downsizing and Change

Leadership strategies to maintain employee trust, prevent burnout, and protect productivity when your organization faces major transitions. Read Now
Eliminating Communication Gaps to Prevent Workplace Injuries

Clear instructions and active listening are the most effective tools for reducing human error and improving safety outcomes on high-risk job sites. Read Now
Managing Heat Stress and Ergonomics in Summer 2026

Integrating thermal safety with ergonomic design is essential for combating rising temperatures and preventing musculoskeletal injuries among outdoor workers. Read Now

Artificial Intelligence

Avetta Joins ASSP Z16 Committee to Advance Safety Metrics
The company will help shape evolving standards focused on leading indicators and data-driven safety performance measurement.
Unsanctioned AI Use Rising Among Global EHS Teams
Research shows safety professionals are increasingly turning to unofficial tools as organizations struggle with data integration and governance.
CompScience Debuts AI Safety Platform for Frontline Workers
New software uses artificial intelligence and National Safety Council modeling to identify workplace hazards through mobile photography.
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.