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AI in Workplace Safety Moves Beyond Experimentation

New research reveals gaps in AI adoption across industries as safety leaders work to turn emerging technology into practical tools. Read Now
Recovery-Supportive Workplaces: How Safety Leaders Can Get Ahead of Overdose Risk

With overdoses still behind about 8% of workplace deaths, an NSC expert explains how recovery support pays off and three steps to take now. Read Now
Proven Steps to Building a Safer Industrial Facility

Training gaps, load blind spots, plant noise, cramped layouts and deferred maintenance put forklift operators and pedestrians at risk in heavy industrial plants. Read Now
Respiratory Protection in Transition: What OSHA's Proposed Changes Mean

OSHA's proposal to drop required medical evaluations for N95 and loose-fitting PAPR users could ease paperwork, but it also raises questions about screening, program consistency and worker health. Read Now
Get a Grip: How Footwear Tread Powers Pushing, Pulling and Reaching

Good shoe tread does more than prevent slips. It gives workers the grip they need to push carts, pull loads and reach safely without losing their footing. Read Now
What Safety Experts Should Prioritize in Fire Safety Outreach This Year

Lithium-ion battery hazards, hands-on extinguisher practice and recurring storage and hot work violations deserve attention for the rest of 2026. Read Now

AI in Workplace Safety Moves Beyond Experimentation
New research reveals gaps in AI adoption across industries as safety leaders work to turn emerging technology into practical tools.
Survey Finds Errors in AI-Generated Safety Procedures
Workers report mistakes in AI-assisted safety documents, raising concerns about oversight and accountability.
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.