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The ISF: Moving Workplace Safety Beyond Compliance

In this episode of the OH&S Safety Pod, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly discusses the Intersociety Forum’s call to move beyond compliance and adopt risk-based, business-integrated safety practices that improve both worker protection and organizational performance. Listen Now

April/May 2025

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The Rush to Flush

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Ohio Manufacturer Sentenced After Deadly Workplace Safety Failure

Fabcon Precast has been fined and placed on probation after an OSHA investigation into a Grove City incident where a worker died due to a malfunctioning pneumatic door. Read Now
- Enforcement
- Lockout/Tagout
Tackling Dual Hazards in the Oil & Gas Industry

Understanding how secondary flame-resistant garments enhance protection in layered safety systems is key to minimizing burn injury risks in high-heat work environments. Read Now
- Oil and Gas
- PPE
Job Corps Center Closures Prompt Concern Over Future OSHA Safety Training Access

A phased pause at federally funded Job Corps sites raises questions about how entry-level workers in high-risk industries will access essential safety and workforce readiness programs. Read Now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Training
One Day Without Safety: A Wake-Up Call for Every Workplace

What happens when the rules disappear—even briefly? This scenario explores the unseen risks, real costs, and lasting effects of ignoring safety, even for a single day. Read Now
- Safety Culture
- Total Worker Health
New Report Reveals Key Trends in EHS Program Performance

J. J. Keller’s latest study draws on nationwide data from safety professionals to provide a current snapshot of compliance strategies, training investments and risk management priorities across industries. Read Now
- Regulatory & Standards
- Safety Culture
The Role of Predictive Analytics in Optimizing Health and Safety Workflows

New data-driven tools give employers an edge in preventing injuries, improving compliance, and optimizing safety protocols before accidents occur. Read Now
- Artificial Intelligence
- Safety Culture
Adidas Reaches Federal Settlement Following Repeat Warehouse Safety Violations

A follow-up inspection at a New York warehouse prompted a federal agreement that includes new safety protocols, employee retraining, and oversight across multiple Adidas facilities. Read Now
- Fall Protection
- Regulatory & Standards
When Leaders Own Safety, Culture Follows

Safety thrives when leaders walk the talk. It's not about policies—it's about presence, consistency, and real investment on the floor. Read Now
- Safety Culture
- Total Worker Health
Safety Partnership Marks Milestone at Major Illinois Construction Project

A year-long collaboration between OSHA, state agencies, labor leaders, and contractors showcases how integrated safety efforts can shape workplace culture and outcomes in high-risk industries. Read Now
- Construction Safety
- Regulatory & Standards
Construction Employment Grows in Half of U.S. Metros Despite Industry Headwinds

New federal data reveals contrasting trends in local construction job markets, as demand for key projects fuels growth in some regions while others struggle with labor shortages and policy uncertainty. Read Now
- Construction Safety
- Safety Trends
EV Fire Blankets May Pose Explosion Risk

New research shows EV fire blankets can suppress flames—but may trap flammable gases, creating explosion risks for firefighters during EV battery fires. Read Now
- Fire Safety
- Safety Culture
U.S. Department of Labor Launches Opinion Letter Program to Clarify Workplace Laws

A new initiative aims to improve how individuals and organizations access official guidance on complex workplace regulations across five key enforcement divisions. Read Now
- Enforcement
- Regulatory & Standards

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