Occupational Health & Safety

Calibration accuracy directly impacts exposure accuracy. Even small errors in IH sampling equipment can lead to misleading data—and flawed risk decisions. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #IndustrialHygiene #ExposureAssessment #WorkplaceSafety

CPR compliance doesn’t equal readiness. In an emergency, response speed, confidence, and culture matter just as much as training completion. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #CPR #EmergencyPreparedness #WorkplaceSafety

Rideshare safety lessons are offering new insights for occupational health leaders—highlighting risks tied to driver fatigue, road hazards, and limited oversight in gig work. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #TransportationSafety #WorkplaceSafety #EHS

AI is transforming confined space monitoring—moving from basic gas detection to real-time, predictive risk insights that can help prevent incidents before they escalate. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #ConfinedSpaces #AI #SafetyTech

The “shrink it and pink it” approach to PPE is no longer enough. As more women enter high-hazard industries, properly designed, better-fitting gear is essential for both safety and performance. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #PPE #WorkplaceSafety #WomensPPE

A Midwest bakery is facing OSHA penalties after a worker injury revealed repeat and serious safety violations, including failures in lockout/tagout and machine guarding. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #OSHA #WorkplaceSafety #MachineSafety

OSHA has debuted a new Safety Champions Program to help employers strengthen safety and health programs through a voluntary, step-by-step framework focused on hazard prevention and continuous improvement. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #OSHA #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyCulture

Robots are increasingly tackling the “three Ds” of work—dirty, dull, and dangerous—helping reduce worker exposure to hazards while improving efficiency in industrial environments. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #Robotics #WorkplaceSafety #Automation

Federal investigators propose penalties after a Florida utility worker was fatally electrocuted when a replacement pole contacted an energized transmission line. Two coworkers were seriously injured. ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #WorkplaceSafety #ElectricalSafety #OSHA

Most rooftop fall prevention focuses on edges—but openings like skylights and roof hatches may be the bigger hazard. Workers often mistake them for solid surfaces. New article: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #FallProtection #Safety #EHS

Safety organizations are urging OSHA to update PPE standards, saying current rules don’t fully reflect today’s workplace hazards or workforce needs. 🔗 ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #WorkplaceSafety #PPE #OSHA

Cal/OSHA is warning employers to take precautions as an early-season heat wave pushes temperatures above normal across ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #HeatStress #WorkplaceSafety #CalOSHA #EHS

Weather can quickly turn into a jobsite hazard. From heat stress to severe storms, changing conditions are creating new risks for construction crews. Read more: 🔗 ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #ConstructionSafety #WorkplaceSafety #HeatStress

PFAS‑free gear is becoming a critical priority for fire service safety. This article breaks down the path toward verified PFAS‑free fabrics—and what it means for firefighters and manufacturers alike. 👇 Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #FireService #PFASFree #FirefighterSafety

Hand injuries remain one of the toughest—and most preventable—workplace hazards. 🖐️ From PPE gaps to compliance challenges, here’s why hand safety still needs urgent attention: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #WorkplaceSafety #HandProtection #SafetyCulture

@NIOSH is launching a new initiative to address occupational health disparities, with growing attention on mental health and Total Worker Health®. ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #TotalWorkerHealth #MentalHealth #WorkplaceSafety

Data centers are expanding fast—and electrical safety must keep up. New technologies, smarter training, and stronger safety strategies are key to protecting the workforce behind the digital economy. ⚡ ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #ElectricalSafety #DataCenters #WorkplaceSafety

Outdated assumptions about PPE training, technology, and cost continue to undermine construction safety. Rethinking these persistent myths can help protect crews and strengthen jobsite safety culture. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #ConstructionSafety #SafetyCulture

An Oregon roofing contractor faces a $113,852 penalty after regulators found repeated failures to provide fall protection for workers on a residential roofing job—marking the fourth violation since 2023. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #FallProtection #ConstructionSafety

Virginia’s Labor Department is highlighting the contributions of women in the construction industry during Women in Construction Week. 👷‍♀️ Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/2026/… #WomenInConstruction #WorkplaceSafety #Construction