News from the Safety Industry
AI Tools Are Transforming CIH and CSP Exam Preparation
Published: Monday October 6th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Artificial intelligence can personalize study plans, generate adaptive practice questions, and offer real-time feedback — giving Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP) candidates a strategic edge.
Safety Community Applauds Senate Confirmation of David Keeling as New OSHA Chief
Published: Monday October 6th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
ASSP and NSC praise the confirmation of veteran safety professional David Keeling to lead OSHA, citing his decades of experience, commitment to modernization, and the urgent need to address persistent workplace fatalities and safety challenges.
ASSP Applauds Appointment of Longtime Member David Keeling to Lead OSHA
Published: Friday October 3rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The American Society of Safety Professionals celebrates the Senate’s confirmation of veteran safety leader David Keeling as OSHA’s new Assistant Secretary of Labor, highlighting his decades of experience and commitment to modernizing workplace safety.
Federal Government Shutdown Halts Most OSHA Operations, Creating Enforcement and Litigation Delays
Published: Friday October 3rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The lapse in federal funding on October 1 has shuttered most OSHA activities, delaying enforcement actions and legal proceedings while limiting agency operations to imminent danger, fatality inspections, and other critical functions.
Opioids on the Job: Planning to Protect
Published: Friday October 3rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Content Editor Stasia DeMarco talks with Claire Bryant, Senior Program Manager of Workplace Safety Programs at NSC, about a new tool to help employers address opioid emergencies in the workplace.
How Wearable Technology is Helping Mitigate the Skilled Labor Shortage
Published: Friday October 3rd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Industrial leaders are turning to wearable technology—from exosuits to smart sensors—to reduce injuries, extend careers, and tackle the growing skilled labor shortage.
Fall Safety on Construction Sites Requires Planning, Training, and Vigilance
Published: Thursday October 2nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
As temperatures drop and daylight hours shrink, construction sites face increased fall hazards, making proper planning, equipment, and safety culture more critical than ever.
Workers Drowning Leads to More Than $900K in Penalties for Two Companies
Published: Wednesday October 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
OSHA has proposed more than $900,000 in penalties after a bridge painter fell into a Georgia river and drowned, citing two companies for serious safety violations.
$86 Million in Federal Grants to Boost Workforce Training in High-Risk Industries
Published: Wednesday October 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Labor Department is funding skills programs in shipbuilding, manufacturing, construction, and other critical sectors to strengthen workforce readiness and improve safety outcomes nationwide.
Smarter Ergonomic Furniture Transforms Safety and Efficiency on the Shop Floor
Published: Wednesday October 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Industrial workstations and technical furniture are evolving from simple equipment into strategic tools that reduce injuries, boost worker health, and improve operational performance across manufacturing environments.
