2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (351+ words) Cal/OSHA is prompting employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers as temperatures climb into the triple digits. Cal/OSHA is advising employers across California to maintain required heat protections as high temperatures affect much of the state. At outdoor…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (385+ words) New resources highlight occupational illness trends and provide safety and health committees with practical strategies for identifying and preventing workplace hazards. Hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases and indoor air quality are among the workplace health concerns addressed in a new Connecticut…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (379+ words) Prosecutors allege the company sold OSHA and Site Safety Training cards to individuals who had not completed required construction safety courses. A New York City construction safety training company and two men have been indicted for allegedly selling OSHA and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (396+ words) An analysis of 4,771 OSHA lockout/tagout violations from fiscal year 2025 shows employers were cited far less for missing hardware than for missing proof that the right procedure was current, followed, verified, and inspected. Ask most people to picture a lockout…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (712+ words) At VPPPA Safety+, Aron Yellott explored how trust, worker involvement and frontline leadership can strengthen safety. A strong safety culture depends on more than procedures, training and compliance. It requires workers to trust that when they identify a hazard, question…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (353+ words) Safety managers can share their daily challenges with equipment buying and compliance in a new collaborative study open through Sept. 8. Safety professionals across industries have an opportunity to share their daily operational challenges through a new national research initiative launched…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (491+ words) The safety profession is advancing rapidly. Concepts such as human and organizational performance, serious injury and fatality prevention and psychological safety are increasingly shaping how organizations think about risk. But as safety professionals embrace those approaches, Wyatt Bradbury, principal for…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (276+ words) Regulatory bodies continue to refine standards governing crane operation, with OSHA leading efforts to improve worksite safety through stricter protocols. These mandates reflect the industry's commitment to reducing accidents and ensuring that every operator possesses verifiable competence. Following a two-year…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (281+ words) Industrial Hygiene is entering a period of renewed regulatory intensity across North America. Emerging and evolving requirements related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), respirable crystalline silica, heat stress, and expanded chemical controls are increasing both the scope and complexity…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (389+ words) New research finds certification can improve crane safety, workforce competency and jobsite performance. The National Safety Council and NCCCO Foundation have released a new report examining how certification affects crane safety, workforce competency and jobsite performance. The report, Certification in…...