We report recent happenings and development in the world of safety.
Safety professionals across industries are gearing up for a premier learning and networking opportunity as the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) opens registration for Safety 2025, its annual Professional Development Conference and Exposition. The event runs from Tuesday, July 22, through Thursday, July 24, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Attendees … Read more
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor has partnered with the National Safety Council and the Road to Zero Coalition to help prevent incidents and save lives by reducing fatal worker injuries related to motor vehicle incidents, which are the country’s leading cause of workplace deaths. According to data from … Read more
Firefighters are fighting another round of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, putting their lives in danger to save communities. Their protective gear, which is necessary for life in hazardous situations, may expose them to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to a recent study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This would … Read more
Ongoing wildfires in Southern California trigger Cal/OSHA regulations that require employers to train and protect employees from wildfire smoke. In many areas of Southern California, destructive and swift-moving wildfires have damaged thousands of homes and businesses, causing workplace disruptions, terrible deaths, and upended lives. The area has been covered in wildfire smoke, a known occupational … Read more
On January 13, 2025, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) signed a long-awaited memorandum of understanding (MOU), formally coordinating EPA’s efforts to evaluate and manage current chemicals under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to EPA’s press release, “EPA and OSHA anticipate that … Read more
SPIE, the independent European leader in multi-technical services in energy and communications, has been awarded the Step 4 Safety Culture Ladder (SCL) certificate for its Substations business unit, which is part of the High Voltage operational division in Germany. This makes it the first European company to receive the second-highest certification step in the sector … Read more
The 2025 OHS Canada Honours, which honor excellence in workplace safety, are currently accepting nominations. The esteemed awards program honors people and groups for their exceptional contributions to workplace safety and occupational health as well as their dedication to fostering safer environments. “The health and safety community is tasked with a daunting job: helping every … Read more
A federal safety requirement that goes into effect on Monday requires construction businesses to be prepared. Employers must offer personal protection equipment (PPE) that fits workers according to their body types, according to a significant change to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standards regarding safety and health laws for the construction sector. Beginning … Read more
In response to the Palisades Fire’s effect on air quality in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles County, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) issued a wildfire smoke advisory on January 7. The state agency reminded employers in California of their responsibility to shield their employees from the harmful effects of … Read more
With concerning trends in stress, burnout, and absenteeism, poor mental health in the workplace is becoming a bigger concern in the UK. Ceri Finnegan of IOSH argues that although it appears that a lack of manager training may be the root of the issue, this might be altered to contribute to the solution. Stress, sadness, … Read more