News from the Safety Industry

The Korey Stringer Institute has launched a cutting-edge laboratory designed to simulate extreme environmental conditions and study how heat impacts workers across high-risk industries, supporting evidence-based prevention and safety protocols.

Safety performance is an outcome of culture—the conditions leaders create through organization, leadership, measurement, and learning. Regular culture assessments, strategic alignment, and data-driven action transform safety from a compliance exercise into a managed, measurable outcome that drives lasting performance.

A new VelocityEHS survey finds most EHS professionals view AI as a tool to boost accuracy and efficiency—not replace human expertise. While optimism is strong, many remain cautious about data quality and overreliance on technology.

Construction Safety Week returns May 4–8, 2026, with the theme “All In Together,” emphasizing unity, trust, and shared responsibility across all levels of the construction industry to strengthen safety culture and reduce preventable incidents.

A new ISEA report warns that tariffs on personal protective equipment enacted in 2025 could increase costs, reduce access to safety gear, and put millions of U.S. workers at risk. The study highlights how even small increases in injury rates could cost billions and threaten national economic stability.

AI-driven predictive technology is reshaping warehouse safety. From smart cameras and sensors to wearables and VR training, new tools are helping managers detect risks early, prevent injuries, and create safer, more efficient workplaces.

J. J. Keller & Associates and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) have launched their 2025 PPE Pain Points Survey to better understand the daily challenges EHS and safety professionals face in PPE selection, training, and compliance. The survey is open through December 1, 2025.

The world’s leading safety and health trade fair drew 67,000 visitors and 2,340 exhibitors to Düsseldorf, showcasing advances in PPE, ergonomics, AI, and digital safety solutions alongside a 3,000-attendee congress.

Retired Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety professionals continue to shape the field through mentorship, teaching, and advocacy—ensuring that the next generation carries forward a legacy of prevention, ethics, and worker protection.

The Connecticut Department of Labor will use new federal funding to expand workforce development and integrate occupational safety training across construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation sectors.