Top News -- Occupational Health & Safety

Study Finds MRSA Policies Differ Among Hospitals

Hospitals vary in how they detect and treat drug-resistant staph infections, but most follow national guideline recommendations, according to researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

OSHA Slaps SeaWorld with Willful Violation Following Death by Orca

Video footage shows the killer whale repeatedly striking and thrashing the trainer, and pulling her under water even as she attempted to escape. The autopsy report describes the cause of death as drowning and traumatic injuries.

Fire-Safe Cigarette Pioneer Being Honored at FRI 2010

New York Deputy State Fire Administrator John Mueller is receiving the 2010 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award this week at the conference in Chicago.

Cheese Maker to Pay $315K for Polluting Creek in Idaho

According to DOJ, the company, which treats wastewater in a facility separate from its cheese-making plant, repeatedly violated its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit over a period of three years, affecting a waterway that flows into the Boise River, a salmon habitat.

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AI-Assisted HAZOP: Turning Safety Meetings into Immersive Worker Training

As industrial environments become more complex, immersive simulation and intelligent visualization can help safety teams improve training, communication and emergency preparedness before workers face real-world hazards. Read Now
OSHA's Keeling Discusses Safety Priorities, Heat Stress and AI at ASSP Safety 2026

Assistant Secretary of Labor David Keeling shares insights on heat stress, AI, Safety Champions and OSHA's evolving role in workplace safety. Read Now
Protection That Welders Will Wear

Comfort, fit and usability are reshaping welding PPE programs as safety leaders recognize that workers are more likely to consistently wear equipment that reduces fatigue, heat stress and physical strain while still protecting against serious hazards. Read Now
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Why Safety Wearables Training Is Key to Preventing MSDs

Safety wearables can reduce strain and fatigue, but without structured training and worker buy-in, even the most advanced solutions fall short in high-demand industrial environments. Read Now
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Why Industrial Safety Is Moving Beyond Lagging Indicators

As industrial environments grow more dynamic, safety programs are shifting toward real-time visibility, leading indicators and integrated systems to identify risk earlier and prevent incidents before they occur. Read Now
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Why Safety Incentive Programs Fade—and How to Fix Them

Many safety programs lose momentum after launch. By shifting focus to behavior-based recognition, frequent engagement and interactive program design, organizations can sustain participation and strengthen safety culture over time. Read Now
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AI-Assisted HAZOP: Turning Safety Meetings into Immersive Worker Training
As industrial environments become more complex, immersive simulation and intelligent visualization can help safety teams improve training, communication and emergency preparedness before workers face real-world hazards.
Veriforce and Highwire Bring AI to Frontline Safety Inspections
The companies are leveraging AI to simplify inspections and strengthen safety performance.
Report Shows EHS Shift From Compliance to Strategy
A survey of over 1,000 safety professionals reveals that artificial intelligence and leadership support are reshaping workplace safety programs.
OSHA's Keeling Discusses Safety Priorities, Heat Stress and AI at ASSP Safety 2026
Assistant Secretary of Labor David Keeling shares insights on heat stress, AI, Safety Champions and OSHA's evolving role in workplace safety.
ASSP 2026 Keynote Highlights Shift From Compliance To Predictive AI Safety
Futurist Dan Chuparkoff outlines how machine learning transforms 1,300-page regulatory books and raw incident data into instantaneous, live workplace insights.