OHS June 2026 Magazine Cover

Find these topics and more in the June issue:

  • Oil & Gas
  • Chemical Safety
  • PPE
  • CPR/AED
  • Gas Detection
  • Welding Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Confined Spaces
  • Construction Safety

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Features

welder Industrial automotive part in factory

Protection That Welders Will Wear

By Stasia DeMarco

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.


Worker Wearing Advanced Full Body Powered exoskeleton

Why Safety Wearables Training Is Key to Preventing MSDs

By Jennifer Jones

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.


Male supervisor and worker operating forklift in distribution warehouse

Why Industrial Safety Is Moving Beyond Lagging Indicators

By Mike Robinson

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.


Team of young man and woman architects and engineer

Why Safety Incentive Programs Fade—and How to Fix Them

By Buck Peavey

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.


Orange hard hat with attached earmuffs and safety goggles

From Hard Hats to Smart Helmets

By Christian Connolly

NFC-enabled head protection is turning a century-old piece of PPE into a connected safety platform, improving compliance, streamlining inspections, and giving safety managers real-time visibility into their programs.


Rescue personnel wearing yellow chemical protective clothing

Protecting Schedules by Protecting People

By Brett Seeger

In high-pressure energy projects, early reporting, onsite care and integrated safety staffing help reduce injuries, improve compliance and keep critical work on track.


Quality control engineer manages digital quality systems

Why Human Error Demands a Systems-Based Safety Approach

By Peter Furst

Organizations can reduce accidents and improve operational performance by designing resilient systems, strengthening leadership and focusing on the root causes of human error rather than blaming workers.


Industrial workers screened for the disease

Why Health Screenings Are the Missing Link in Workplace Safety

By Sarah Levine, MPH

By integrating health screenings into traditional safety programs, organizations can detect risks earlier, improve worker well-being, and shift from reactive safety practices to a more proactive, data-driven approach.


portrait of female worker wearing protective suit

When PPE Isn’t Enough: Rethinking Chemical Safety Through the Hierarchy of Controls

By Brittney Vetter, GSP

A hands-on assessment of hazardous chemical handling reveals how overreliance on PPE can introduce new risks—and why engineering controls and worker engagement are critical to safer outcomes.


Male worker putting on work boots

Rethinking Safety Footwear for the Modern Workforce

By Kevin Oberle

Advancements in materials, comfort and performance are reshaping safety footwear, offering workers lighter, more supportive options that meet evolving jobsite demands while maintaining essential protection.


Factory floor with welding stations

Smarter Ergonomic Furniture Transforms Safety and Efficiency on the Shop Floor

By Clayton Gonçalves

Industrial workstations and technical furniture are evolving from simple equipment into strategic tools that reduce injuries, boost worker health, and improve operational performance across manufacturing environments.


Worker entering tunnel to rescue injured team member

Confined Space Rescue Success Starts Before Entry

By David Kopf

Why safety managers need to carefully consider tripods, rescue planning, and equipment selection in complex confined spaces.


Firefighter cooling down with a bottle of water

Heat Stress Is Reshaping Protective Apparel Programs

By David Kopf

As OSHA advances a federal heat rule and temperatures continue to climb, safety professionals are reevaluating how FR and FR/AR clothing affects worker comfort, compliance and physiological strain.


AED on wall in glass case

More Than a Box on the Wall

By David Kopf

Why workplace AED readiness depends on planning, accessibility and response coordination.


Technician Looking For a Gas Leak

Gas Detection Enters the Connected Safety Era

By John Wagle

New innovations in gas detection are transforming devices from simple alarms into integrated safety tools that deliver data, improve usability, and enable more proactive workplace risk management.


Safety professional holding hard hat

Prevent the Incident Before It Starts with a Safety Multiplier

By Janelle Kinnaird

How workforce wellness, PPE fit and fatigue reduction are transforming safety programs from reactive protection into proactive performance strategies.


Yellow gas monitoring station

Preventing Incidents Through Better Tank Inventory System Training

By Tejaswini Venkatesh Mathad

Tank inventory system training plays a key role in workforce protection, safe storage, and incident prevention.


Adult electrical engineer at power station

Beyond Compliance: Rethinking Electrical Safety in a High-Risk World

By Ray Chishti

As electrical systems grow more complex, organizations must shift from checklist-driven compliance to proactive, culture-based safety strategies that identify risks early and empower workers to prevent incidents.


Female container worker drinking water in break time

How to Move from Reactive to Predictive Heat Safety

By Zack Braun

Traditional heat safety methods can miss critical risks. By combining environmental and physiological data, safety professionals can identify blind spots and shift toward predictive strategies that prevent heat-related incidents.


Worker checking oil pump

The Hidden Hazards Lurking in Oil and Gas Work

By Kevin Endres, Ph.D., Mark Tartaglia, Steve Mata

Asbestos and NORM exposures remain a persistent risk in maintenance and aging infrastructure. Proper hazard identification and advanced PPE strategies are critical to protecting workers in complex, multi-hazard environments.


Woman holding drill

Female PPE Beyond "Shrink It and Pink It"

By Wyatt Bradbury

Move beyond one-size-fits-all. Discover a six-step, employee-driven approach to implementing PPE programs that actually protect women in the workforce.


Man with Head in Hands

Mental Health Toolkits Strengthen Jobsite Safety

By Evelyn Long

A structured toolkit helps supervisors recognize warning signs, respond appropriately and connect workers to support.


Piles of Gloves on a Pallet

Navigating TAA Compliance Without Sacrificing Worker Protection

By Daniyal Shahid

As government construction grows, safety and procurement teams must ensure PPE meets Trade Agreements Act (TAA) sourcing rules without compromising protection.


Departments

Construction team planning

Creating Safety Leaders: Avoid These 7 “Don’ts”

By Robert Pater

Forcing worker advocacy, utilizing guilt-based management, and withholding operational logistics create systemic blocking forces that torpedo modern safety leadership initiatives.


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