News from the Safety Industry
NSC Calls on Employers to Join 2025 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls
Published: Monday May 5th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Employers nationwide are encouraged to pause work during the week of May 5–9 to raise awareness and prevent deadly falls in construction.
Employers Urged to Strengthen Safety Training for Teen and Young Workers
Published: Monday May 5th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Washington is urging employers to provide clear training and protections to safeguard teen and young workers from preventable job hazards.
Construction Safety Week 2025 Rallies Industry Around Shared Responsibility and Safer Jobsites
Published: Monday May 5th 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Leaders are driving safer jobsites through teamwork, planning, and daily engagement.
Uninvited Guests: Managing Wildlife Risks in the Workplace
Published: Friday May 2nd 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Wildlife hazards in the workplace are rare but real. Planning and training can make all the difference.
NIOSH Staff to Temporarily Return to Morgantown Safety Research Facility
Published: Thursday May 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Select employees will resume work as discussions continue over recent federal workforce reductions.
Robots and Workers: Redefining Safety
Published: Thursday May 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Robots and humans are starting to work together to enhance workplace safety through AI-driven solutions and human expertise
AIHA Connect 2025: Shaping the Future of Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety
Published: Thursday May 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
This year’s AIHA Connect will bring together OEHS professionals for expert-led sessions, hands-on training, safety innovations, and keynotes on neurodiversity and resilience—all aimed at building safer, stronger workplaces.
Myth vs. Fact: Understanding Combustible Dust and Dust Collectors
Published: Thursday May 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Clearing the air on common myths about combustible dust hazards and how NFPA standards and explosion protection systems can help facilities stay compliant and safe.
Protecting NIOSH
Published: Thursday May 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
The recent HHS layoffs affecting two-thirds of NIOSH’s workforce pose a serious threat to workplace safety research, standards, and training. What’s at stake and how can safety professionals respond?
Onsite Medical Clinics in Construction: A Game-Changer for Safety and Efficiency
Published: Thursday May 1st 2025
Source: OHS Online Magazine
Construction sites are hazardous, but the real risk may be delay in care. Onsite clinics offer faster treatment, lower costs, and stronger safety culture—all at the job site’s front door.