Occupational Health & Safety Magazine

J.J. Keller’s VR Training Named HDT 2026 Top 20 Product -- Occupational Health & Safety J.J. Keller’s virtual reality training solution earns Heavy Duty Trucking’s 2026 Top 20 Product award for advancing safety and compliance in trucking.

J.J. Keller’s Virtual Reality Training Solution has been named a @HDTrucking 2026 Top 20 Product 🎉

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#WorkplaceSafety #VRTraining #Trucking #SafetyTech

Strengthening Safety Communication: 4 Breakdowns to Eliminate Now -- Occupational Health & Safety Confusing language, poor recordkeeping, ignored feedback, and fear of speaking up can weaken safety communication and increase workplace risk.

Workplace safety hinges on clear communication. 🚧🗣️ Eliminate confusing language, poor recordkeeping, ignored feedback, and fear of speaking up to strengthen safety messaging and reduce risk. Read more👇
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ACC, CIAC Align Responsible Care Certification Across U.S. and Canada -- Occupational Health & Safety ACC and CIAC renewed an agreement to align Responsible Care certification under the RCMS/RC14001 model, strengthening cross-border safety and management system consistency.

ACC and CIAC are aligning Responsible Care® certification across the U.S. and Canada, streamlining audits and strengthening consistent safety and sustainability standards across the chemical industry. ohsonline.com/articles/202...

#ResponsibleCare #EHS #Safety

NFPA Research Foundation Seeks Sponsors for DC Arc Flash Safety Study -- Occupational Health & Safety The Fire Protection Research Foundation is launching a new research project to better understand direct current arc flash hazards as DC-powered systems become more common in the workplace.

The NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation is seeking sponsors for a new study on DC arc flash hazards, as DC-powered systems become more common in workplaces.

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#ElectricalSafety #ArcFlash

Oklahoma High School Students Invited to 2026 “Speak Out for Workplace Safety” Contest -- Occupational Health & Safety The Oklahoma Department of Labor invites high school students to enter the 2026 Speak Out for Workplace Safety video contest promoting youth workplace safety awareness.

Oklahoma high school students are invited to take part in the 2026 Speak Out for Workplace Safety contest — an awesome opportunity to raise awareness and share ideas on keeping workplaces safe! 🛠️📣
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#WorkplaceSafety #YouthVoices #SafetyLeadership

Designing Safety into Automated Cold Storage Facilities -- Occupational Health & Safety Cold storage automation increases safety complexity. Smart infrastructure design protects workers in sub-zero environments.

Cold storage automation boosts efficiency—but it also adds safety complexity where people, vehicles, and robots share space in extreme conditions. Designing safety into infrastructure helps protect workers and operations.
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#ColdStorage #WarehouseSafety #EHS

Overlooked Outdoor Hazards on Dynamic Job Sites -- Occupational Health & Safety Outdoor job sites present changing hazards tied to terrain, weather, fatigue, and exposure time. Learn how safety managers can identify overlooked risks and reduce injuries.

Outdoor job sites present dynamic hazards that are easy to overlook—from uneven ground and weather shifts to fatigue and exposure time. Here’s how safety managers can better anticipate risk.
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#OutdoorSafety #JobSiteSafety #EHS

Smart HAZMAT Response: When Industrial Hygienists Matter -- Occupational Health & Safety Industrial hygienists play a critical role in HAZMAT response by guiding exposure assessment, PPE selection, and long-term health protection.

Smart hazmat response depends on more than equipment and protocols. Industrial hygienists play a critical role in hazard assessment, planning, and real-time decision-making when it matters most.
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#HazmatResponse #IndustrialHygiene #OccupationalSafety

How AI Is Transforming Forklift Safety: From Blind Spots to Proactive Prevention -- Occupational Health & Safety Forklift safety expert Jackson Phillips discusses how AI-powered collision avoidance is helping manufacturers and warehouses move from reactive safety measures to proactive prevention.

This Elevator Pitch explores how AI-powered collision avoidance is helping safety teams spot hazards in real time and prevent incidents before they occur.

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#WorkplaceSafety #ForkliftSafety #AISafety

OSHA Cites Alabama Construction Company for Trench Safety Violations -- Occupational Health & Safety Federal investigators found workers exposed to trench collapse hazards at a Jefferson County jobsite.

OSHA has cited an Alabama construction company for exposing workers to trench collapse hazards, proposing $170,145 in penalties and highlighting the importance of protective systems in excavation work.

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#ConstructionSafety #OSHA #WorkplaceSafety #TrenchSafety

New Book Aims to Simplify Safety Program Development for Small Businesses -- Occupational Health & Safety 'Health and Safety Programs in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses: Setting Them Up and Making Them Work Effectively' offers practical guidance to help organizations.

Building an effective safety program shouldn’t be overwhelming for small businesses.

A new book offers practical guidance to help organizations develop workplace safety programs that actually work.
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#WorkplaceSafety #SmallBusiness #OHSonline

ASSP and Avetta Launch Standards-Based User Groups to Advance Data-Driven Safety -- Occupational Health & Safety New framework aims to move workplace safety beyond compliance by embedding consensus standards into business strategy and technology.

ASSP and Avetta are launching Standards-Based User Groups to help move workplace safety beyond compliance and into data-driven business strategy.

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#WorkplaceSafety #SafetyLeadership #ASSP #Avetta

“Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life” Named Theme for Safety Stand Down 2026 -- Occupational Health & Safety The Annual campaign, set for June 14–20, will focus on physical fitness, health, and long-term readiness for fire and emergency personnel.

🚒 “Firefighter FITNESS: Fit to Serve, Fit for Life” is the official theme for #SafetyStandDown 2026, focusing on physical fitness and long-term health for fire and emergency personnel.

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#FirefighterSafety #FirstResponders #OHSonline

Ergonomics Emerges as a Critical Safety Issue in U.S. Logistics -- Occupational Health & Safety Musculoskeletal disorders driven by fatigue, repetitive motion, and poor workstation design are straining workers and threatening the sustainability of the modern supply chain.

This @OHSonline article looks at why ergonomics must be central to modern safety strategies.

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#Ergonomics #WorkplaceSafety #OHS

Exhausted Workers Raise Safety Risks Across High-Hazard Industries -- Occupational Health & Safety Safety experts warn that fatigue can impair judgment and lead to system-wide failures, not just individual injuries.

Worker fatigue isn’t just about feeling tired—it degrades judgment, awareness, and decision-making. In high-hazard industries, that’s a serious safety risk, not a personal issue.

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#WorkplaceSafety #FatigueRisk #SafetyLeadership

Maine Department of Labor Offers Free Workplace Safety Training -- Occupational Health & Safety February classes cover mine safety, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene, and fire department operations.

Free workplace safety training from the Maine Department of Labor can help employers and workers improve health and safety practices. February classes cover mine safety, respiratory protection, industrial hygiene and more. ohsonline.com/articles/202...
#SafetyTraining #IndustrialHygiene

Construction Safety Week Releases New Technical Safety Bulletins -- Occupational Health & Safety Resources focus on hazard recognition and controls to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.

Construction Safety Week (May 4–8, 2026) highlights new technical bulletins to help crews better recognize hazards and prevent serious injuries and fatalities on jobsites.
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#ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety

ALI Launches 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey -- Occupational Health & Safety Survey will track ladder safety training, injuries, and OSHA citation trends across U.S. workplaces.

🪜 ALI has launched its 2026 Ladder Safety Training & Citations Survey to track training trends, injuries, and OSHA citation activity nationwide. The survey is open through March 31.
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#LadderSafety #FallProtection #WorkplaceSafety

J. J. Keller Expands Safety Solutions with Light-Up Protection Products -- Occupational Health & Safety New illuminated PPE enhances worker visibility and safety in low-light and high-traffic environments

From lighted vests to wearable LEDs, J. J. Keller’s new illuminated PPE helps keep crews visible and safer in low-light conditions. 🔆
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#WorkplaceSafety #PPE #SafetyTechnology

ISEA Applauds Reinstatement of NIOSH Staff -- Occupational Health & Safety The International Safety Equipment Association said reinstating NIOSH staff preserves critical worker safety research, testing, and health programs.

ISEA welcomed the reinstatement of NIOSH staff, preserving critical worker safety research, testing, and health programs relied on across industries.
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#WorkerSafety #NIOSH

Annual Fall Protection Inspections: What Building Owners Need to Know -- Occupational Health & Safety Annual fall protection inspections help building owners identify compliance gaps, meet OSHA requirements, and ensure rooftop safety systems continue to protect workers.

Annual fall protection inspections aren’t optional—and they’re not the same as recertification. This OH&S article explains what building owners need to know to stay compliant and keep workers safe.
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#FallProtection #WorkplaceSafety

Skilled Trades Turn to AI Amid Labor Shortages -- Occupational Health & Safety The 2026 State of the Skilled Trades report from NFPA finds workers expect more AI on the job but want stronger training and protections as labor shortages persist.

Skilled trades professionals are turning to AI to help address labor shortages in 2026, but many say better training and concerns over codes and standards remain top priorities.
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#SkilledTrades #AI #WorkforceDevelopment

The Human Factor in 2026: Why Most Safety Incidents Still Start With Behavior -- Occupational Health & Safety Even with better technology and regulations, human behavior remains the leading cause of workplace incidents. Here’s what safety leaders need to understand—and fix—in 2026.

Human behavior remains the primary cause of most safety incidents in 2026. Understanding why and how behavior drives risk can help safety leaders design better systems and reduce incidents.
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#WorkplaceSafety #HumanFactors #SafetyLeadership

NSC Says NIOSH Staffing Reinstatement Is Encouraging but Incomplete -- Occupational Health & Safety HHS has reinstated hundreds of NIOSH employees after widespread concern that staffing cuts threatened critical occupational safety and health research.

NSC says reinstating NIOSH staff is an encouraging step but urges a full reversal of staffing cuts, citing the agency’s critical role in preventing work-related injuries and illnesses.
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ASSP Pushes The American Society of Safety Professionals is advancing a new approach focused on neutralizing high-risk hazards at the point of work, targeting serious injuries and fatalities through action-driven...

ASSP calls for moving beyond observation to “powered action” to prevent serious workplace injuries and fatalities by targeting leading hazards. ohsonline.com/articles/202...
#WorkplaceSafety #BehaviorBasedSafety #SafetyStandards

How Storytelling and AI Can Strengthen Safety Culture -- Occupational Health & Safety Stories about near misses, lessons learned, and everyday work can bridge the gap between written safety rules and real-world behavior—when used thoughtfully and supported by leadership and technology.

Strong safety cultures aren’t built on rules alone—they’re built on stories. When paired thoughtfully, AI can help surface the lessons that matter most and scale learning without losing the human element.
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#SafetyCulture #EHS #AI

Rethinking OEHS Training: Moving Beyond Compliance to Reduce Risk -- Occupational Health & Safety Research shows that compliance-focused safety training alone rarely delivers lasting risk reduction, prompting calls for competency-based, risk-informed learning models.

Rethinking OEHS training means moving beyond compliance toward risk-informed, competency-based approaches that improve real-world safety outcomes.

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#SafetyTraining #WorkplaceSafety #RiskManagement

This week’s new products roundup highlights safety, health, and environmental solutions designed to support hazard control, compliance, and worker protection across industries.

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#WorkplaceSafety #SafetyProducts #EHS

California Updates Confined Space Rules for Construction -- Occupational Health & Safety New rules aim to strengthen worker protections in hazardous construction environments.

California’s updated confined space standards for construction are now in effect, requiring employers to identify, evaluate and communicate permit-required spaces and ensure training ohsonline.com/articles/202...
#ConfinedSpaces #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety

When Safety Becomes Optional, Risk Becomes Inevitable -- Occupational Health & Safety Reducing safety investment may deliver short-term savings, but U.S. data shows it often leads to higher financial, legal, and operational costs over time.

When safety is treated as optional, risk becomes inevitable. This article examines why cutting safety investment often leads to higher costs through injuries, regulatory exposure, and operational disruption.

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#WorkplaceSafety #RiskManagement #SafetyCulture