October 2026 -- Occupational Health & Safety

From OSHA Top 10 and PPE to safety technology and confined spaces, this issue covers the latest trends and best practices to keep workers safe.

Featuring:

PROTECTIVE APPAREL
From Testing to Protection: Applying Penetration and Permeation Data in the Real-World
IH: HAZCOM
Beyond the SDS: Building a Stronger Chemical Management Program
WORKPLACE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
The Keys to a Successful Smart PPE Rollout
WINTER HAZARDS
What Employers Can Expect from This Coming Winter’s El Niño
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Navigating Electrical Safety’s Gray Areas

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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.
Firefighter Health and Safety Technology Guide Research Collaboration
International working groups will examine occupational health risks, smart protective equipment and oversight of AI tools.