News from the Safety Industry

The 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo brought together thousands of safety professionals, exhibitors, and thought leaders to showcase innovations designed to protect workers and save lives.

A new CPWR and Dodge Construction Network report shows progress on heat safety and worker well-being programs, but smaller firms lag behind in implementation and data use.

The National Safety Council and Safety On The Edge Global Forum will unite for the first time at the Baltimore Convention Center in May 2026, creating a premier global platform for innovation, leadership, and the future of workplace safety.

As the global AI boom accelerates, data centers are multiplying — and so are the overlooked risks to the people who keep them running, from heat and chemicals to fatigue and stress.

A new initiative connects inspectors, safety consultants, and compliance organizations through a shared digital platform designed to streamline reporting, improve accuracy, and strengthen workplace safety oversight.

From nanofiber filters to AI-driven diagnostics, smart respiratory protection is transforming traditional masks into connected, data-rich systems that monitor both air quality and worker health across industries.

At the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, the Labor Division collected more than $3,500 to support the Pinnacol Foundation’s scholarship program for children of workers killed or seriously injured on the job.

A new statewide program will allow building trades apprentices to earn college credit for their on-the-job training—linking hands-on experience to academic credentials and career advancement.

Cold stress goes deeper than frostbite. For lone workers, prolonged exposure can impair physical and cognitive performance—creating hidden safety risks when no one is there to help.

As injuries persist despite strong safety programs, employers are turning to AI and computer vision to detect unseen risks, prevent incidents, and make safety a strategic advantage.