News from the Safety Industry
5 Steps for Using Fleet Data to Help Enhance Gas Detection Programs
Published: Wednesday July 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Turn gas detector data into actionable insights and improved compliance via five clear steps that connect device maintenance, worker behavior, and key metrics.
Design Diversity: A History of PPE for Women
Published: Wednesday July 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The long-overdue evolution of PPE for women reveals a deeper need for diversity, equity, and inclusion in safety equipment.
VPPPA Gears up for a Robust 2025 Safety+ Symposium
Published: Wednesday July 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The 41st annual Safety+ Symposium will bring together safety and health professionals for four days of training, networking, and celebration Aug. 11-14 in St. Louis.
The Hidden Sea of Summer Hazards
Published: Wednesday July 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
It might seem counterintuitive, but even off the clock, safety professionals can help protect workers all summer long.
On Solid Ground: The Critical Role of Safety Footwear
Published: Wednesday July 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Protective boots don’t just prevent injuries — they boost morale, productivity, and on-the-job confidence.
The Screening Disconnect: Where Compliance Ends and Prevention Begins
Published: Wednesday July 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Why it’s time to reframe employee health screenings as a proactive strategy — not just a compliance requirement.
Utilizing Software to Train and Motivate Safety
Published: Wednesday July 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Key methods for using software to make safety programs easier and more effective.
Longtime ASSP member earns Prevention through Design Award
Published: Wednesday July 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Bruce Lyon has been honored with the 2025 Prevention through Design Award for his leadership in risk management and advancing safety standards that eliminate workplace hazards through proactive design.
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Occupational Health and Safety for the Global Workforce
Published: Wednesday July 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other imported goods are driving up costs and altering global supply chains—pressuring industries to cut back on safety investments and exposing workers to new occupational hazards.
DOL Starts to Raise Some Deregulation Flags
Published: Wednesday July 16th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The Department of Labor's plan to eliminate 63 federal regulations raises concerns about the future of worker safety. Proposed cuts to OSHA’s budget and staff, along with deregulatory moves, could significantly affect enforcement and compliance oversight.
