News from the Safety Industry

The Importance of Women’s PPE

Published: Thursday March 6th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The co-founders of #MyBodyMyPPE, Amy Roosa and Emily Soloby, discuss the importance of PPE that properly fits women workers and the #MyBodyMyPPE campaign.

Colorado Bill Seeks to Protect Workers from Extreme Temperatures

Published: Wednesday March 5th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Colorado lawmakers propose a bill to protect workers from extreme temperatures with required safety measures and prevention plans.

Safety Management Specialist Certification Renamed to Safety Management Professional

Published: Wednesday March 5th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
BCSP has rebranded the Safety Management Specialist® (SMS®) certification as the Safety Management Professional (SMP).

Olympia Timber Company Fined for Employing Teen in Hazardous Logging Job

Published: Tuesday March 4th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Washington Timber Company Fined $115K for Child Labor Violations After Teen Injured.

Get Involved in National Ladder Safety Month with Free Online Training

Published: Monday March 3rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The American Ladder Institute (ALI) leads National Ladder Safety Month this March, raising awareness on proper ladder use to prevent workplace injuries and accidents.

Washington L&I Moves to Strengthen Tower Crane Safety Rules

Published: Monday March 3rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Following recent legislative changes, L&I is implementing new permit requirements ensuring safer assembly, disassembly, and use.

Beyond Hard Hats: Integrating Industrial Hygiene into Lone Worker Safety

Published: Friday February 28th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Integrating industrial hygiene principles helps protect lone workers by identifying, evaluating, and controlling unique safety risks.

AIHA Connect 2025 Keynote to Highlight the Power of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Published: Friday February 28th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This keynote highlights the benefits of neurodiversity, offering practical strategies to support and leverage neurodivergent employees for workplace success.

Hazard Communication: Using GHS to Improve Health and Safety

Published: Wednesday February 26th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA’s recent updates to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) bring important changes to hazard classification, chemical labeling, and Safety Data Sheets. Learn how these updates impact workplace safety and chemical hazard communication.

LOHP Marks 50 Years of Advancing Workplace Safety and Health

Published: Wednesday February 26th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Labor Occupational Health Program at UC Berkeley School of Public Health was key in securing worker protections.

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