A new study from an advocacy nonprofit blasts OSHA and reveals increasing dangers. Heat stress is one of the top five causes of workplace injuries and deaths, and summers are getting hotter. 

A Q & A with ISHN’s CE Center development manager, in which she explains how to earn free CEU credits and what that means for our readers.

A roundup of current events in workplace safety, including Ladder Safety Month training opportunities and Elon Musk’s latest OSHA violations.

Attending Grainger’s customer show highlights growth and supplier energy. 

June is National Safety Month. Here’s why it’s important and what it should mean for safety professionals.

Whether workers are toiling under the sun or next to a blast furnace, the risks of heat-related illnesses and accidents are ever-present and growing.

The brand launched with women's footwear made especially for female foot measurements and style, and its viral popularity quickly grew the brand to include men's durable safety footwear built for all day comfort.

The V-Gard H2 Helmet includes the Mips^® brain protection system for industrial safety helmets.

To make any permanent significant change to companies’ organizational systems, practices, or procedures, one has to modify the culture.

The highest rate of injury is seen with workers between the ages of 18-24, who are experiencing emergency-room injuries at a rate of 2.3 injuries per 100 full-time equivalents — a factor that may be driving the youngest working generation away from these positions.

Though convinced that we have made strides with equipment and safer processes, I am equally convinced that we are stuck on a hamster wheel.

When it comes to managing the risk associated with employee safety, the risk manager usually looks to the safety department to address that area.

To effectively and holistically approach the problem of occupational accidents, injuries and fatalities needs a major and complete review and assessment.

In addition to requiring workers to wear the necessary safety equipment, it’s also important for management to create a strong work culture and to show the staff that they’re valued. Here are some tips for prioritizing safety and communication in an industrial setting. 

While reminiscing about some of the impactful music videos my wife and I remember from the 1980s and ’90s, I ended up researching, learning something new and thinking differently. With our efforts to improve occupational safety, this article explores how certain songs transcend their role as mere entertainment in music and become powerful catalysts for change.

An important operational goal of an organization is to strive to create a productive, supportive and safe work environment for its employees.

Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety and author of several books on workplace safety, training and culture, talks to ISHN about this.

The effectiveness of workplace communication is reliant on a number of factors, such as environment, skillset and structure.

Investing in the mental and emotional well-being of employees is not just a compassionate approach but a strategic imperative for any organization.

The foundation of an inclusive workplace is recognizing and embracing its evolution. That means re-defining inclusion organization-wide to instill a more modern and all-encompassing mindset.

How is power distributed in an organization and how does it affect safety?

The so-called “New View” of practicing safety is HOP. The “Old View” is BBS, and to an extent OSHA compliance.

Those with a big picture view of trends in occupational safety and health all agree on one prediction: How safety is practiced in the workplace will change dramatically in the next five years.

Safety debates surrounding hiking risks run parallel to opinions on workplace safety.

The consequences of a slow-moving and disjointed digital transformation can be far-reaching, and nowhere are they more critical than employee safety.

A strong safety culture can help your organization have fewer accidents and ensure everyone knows they are collectively accountable.

Loading zones are high-traffic work areas with many safety hazards. Even for fully-trained employees, bad habits and lapses in best safety practices can be fostered over time — such as using overhead doors without proper caution. 

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $11.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support training and education for workers and employers. The goal is to help identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.  

Interviews with training exhibitors at the ASSP 2022 conference reveal these current trends in safety training.

This fall’s SafetyFOCUS immersive education experience from the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) will help occupational safety and health professionals advance their careers and keep workers safe in all industries. But there’s only one week left to secure a discounted rate because early bird registration ends Thursday, Aug. 25.

Companies of any size or available resources can start their safety climate improvement journey by using one of the system’s two assessments developed by CPWR (with stakeholder input) to either measure their safety climate maturity or conduct a simple needs assessment of the company’s jobsite safety climate across eight leading indicators.

SpotCast enables instructional and safety videos to be easily embedded on durable QR Code stickers. The sticker is placed on any piece of equipment, and employees simply scan it with their smartphone or tablet and watch the embedded video. No sign-up is required.

ASSP recently published the third edition of the “Safety Professionals Handbook,” its flagship book that helps safety professionals expand their knowledge, advance their careers and improve safety at work.

For one price, safety professionals receive 12-month access to an online library of content featuring more than 100 courses presented by industry experts.

Ladder Safety Month takes place every March to raise awareness of ladder safety and decrease injuries and fatalities caused by ladder misuse.

MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2023 State Grants program.

The 10^th annual OSHA National Safety Stand-Down event is scheduled from May 1-5, 2023, and encourages workplaces to discuss safety, potential fall hazards and the importance of fall prevention. 

More manufacturers are turning to automation amid ongoing labor shortages and pressure to maximize productivity. 

This article delves into the components of a horizontal lifeline system, their application, and why it's often best to consult with a fall protection expert before making your final choice.

Protecting workers from hazardous energy through Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is a basic safety responsibility, but there are additional steps employers can take that go beyond the basic requirements.  

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the second round of Workforce Safety Innovation Grants awarded to advance worker safety in Ohio.

The U.S. workforce is now composed of four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Age ranges for these generations in 2019 were: boomers (55-73); Gen X (39-54); Millennials (23-38); and Gen Z (6-22).

"Safety for everyone” is the tagline of a 60-second Honda commercial you might have seen this fall. It tugs at the heart strings. A series of images is accompanied by voice-overs:

One sweeping glance across the Seattle skyline is enough to see that something is happening in the area. If a region’s tower crane count is any indication of economic growth, then companies should pay attention to the Pacific Northwest.

Neuroscience applied to workplace safety has emerged in the past several years as new field in safety. 

How to use psychological and behavioral knowledge to improve workplace safety. As a safety leader, it’s important to recognize moments when people are looking to you as an example and ensure that your behavior aligns with the values you’re working to instill in others.

Securing employees' physical safety is a top priority for employers in the construction industry. But what about psychological safety? Keeping your employees’ minds in a safe, healthy space is essential, but, unfortunately, mental health care in the construction industry is falling short.

Colors and symbols can affect our emotions, cognition, and actions, and their strategic implementation improves safety outcomes.

In this episode, editor-at-large Dave Johnson interviews behavioral psychologist Dr. E. Scott Geller. Dr. Geller discusses the uses and misuses of behavior-based safety, why the psychology of safety is more important today than ever, and the need for safety and health professionals to practice empathy, positive psychology, one-on-one conversations, and Actively Caring For People (AC4P).

Another way of feeling safe on your job is in terms of psychological safety. This is mental and emotional safety. Do you feel it’s safe for you to put it out there — opinions and ideas?