News from the Safety Industry

Observed September 8–12, 2025, Construction Suicide Prevention Week highlights the industry’s urgent mental health crisis while promoting peer support, awareness, and life-saving resources for workers.

September 2, 2025

From incident trends to employee feedback, continuous evaluation keeps chemical safety programs effective, compliant, and central to workplace culture.

The latest OH&S SafetyPod episode features Messe Düsseldorf’s Lars Wismer discussing the upcoming Nov. 4-7 A+A 2025 trade fair and congress, which will showcase global safety innovations, live demonstrations, and educational sessions for workplace safety professionals.

Employees, community members, and safety leaders gathered over Labor Day to honor St. Louis Cold Drawn’s commitment to prevention, innovation, and a culture of workplace safety.

A new memorandum of understanding aligns credentials between the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, creating greater opportunities for career advancement and international recognition.

The annual Occupational Health & Safety Product Awards recognize 30 products won across 31 award categories for their groundbreaking solutions that enhance workplace health, safety, and efficiency.

Workplace experts say engaging workers as mentors, safety leads and decision-makers fosters accountability and a stronger culture of safety.

A three-year partnership with the National Waste & Recycling Association and the Solid Waste Association of North America will address transportation hazards, battery risks, and other workplace safety challenges.

Regular testing and documentation of emergency lighting isn’t just best practice—it’s a legal requirement that protects lives, ensures compliance, and helps facilities avoid costly fines and liabilities.