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The Next Generation of Head Protection and Connected PPE

This webinar explores how advanced head protection technologies can address hazards that traditional hard hats may not fully protect against, including angled impacts, rotational forces and incidents involving lone workers. Attendees will learn about the differences between ANSI Type I/I+ and Type II/II+ protection, technologies designed to reduce rotational forces, and how connected PPE can detect incidents and support faster emergency response.
Powered Industrial Truck Compliance: Training, Inspections, and Expert Answers

Incidents involving forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks (PITs) lead to thousands of injuries each year, driving up OSHA fines, workers’ comp costs, and lost productivity. If your employees operate this equipment, PIT safety must be a constant focus. Join J. J. Keller’s compliance experts for a focused webcast on powered industrial truck safety and OSHA requirements.
The Future of PPE Innovation: Designing Safety Solutions for Today’s Workforce

In this webinar, experts Kerry Schimelfenig and Paul Sung will explore how emerging technologies, worker feedback and field-driven innovation influence workplace safety solutions. They’ll highlight the growing role of connected safety technology, practical approaches to heat stress prevention and how manufacturers and safety professionals are collaborating to improve PPE performance across diverse work environments. Attendees will gain insight into the challenges safety professionals face today and learn how organizations are evaluating new approaches to improving comfort, fit, usability and worker acceptance without compromising protection.

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Safety Innovations Report Handbook

The OH&S Safety Innovations Report Handbook showcases the winners of the 2026 New Product of the Year Awards across 40 categories. Explore the latest advancements in AI-powered safety technology, gas detection, industrial hygiene, PPE, emergency response, heat stress and fall protection. Discover innovative products and solutions designed to help safety professionals address workplace hazards, strengthen safety programs and improve worker protection.

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Survey Reveals Gaps in Workplace Hazard Reporting
Industrial respondents report low participation, while EHS software users cite higher reporting rates.
Boost Safety Training Completion with AI
Most missed training deadlines come down to communication, not content. Here's how AI can target reminders, track completion lag and keep people in charge of competency decisions.
Why Hands-On Training Still Matters in a Digital Age
VR, AR and AI can expand training opportunities, but physical practice remains essential when workers must handle equipment, coordinate with teams and perform correctly in high-risk situations.
Survey Links Unverified AI Guidance to Higher Regulatory Fines
Respondents linked unchecked AI output to incorrect filings, missed deadlines and failed audits, and teams that put sensitive data into personal AI tools reported problems far more often.
ASSP Survey Finds AI Adoption Growing in Workplace Safety
AI use in workplace safety is growing, but investment, data quality and organizational challenges remain barriers.