How Volkert Cut Fleet Risk Without Losing Driver Trust
When Volkert decided to add road-facing cameras to its 760-vehicle fleet, leadership knew driver trust could make or break the program. This National ...
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Reported data gaps suggest FMCSA may be ‘jeopardizing its mission,’ lawmakers contend
Washington — Two Senate Democrats are questioning the accuracy of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data on crashes involving large trucks a...
Bipartisan bills on workplace violence prevention move forward in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA — Legislation in Pennsylvania aimed at protecting public school employees from workplace violence and funding health care facility thre...
NIOSH firefighter cancer registry video wins a Telly award
Washington — A NIOSH video promoting the agency’s National Firefighter Registry for Cancer is being honored for excellence in TV and video across all ...
House bill intended to help the Bureau of Prisons prevent heat and cold stress issues
Washington — A pair of House Democrats have introduced a bill aimed at protecting Bureau of Prisons staff and inmates from heat and cold stress. “Extr...
Chemical Safety Board urges facilities to conduct storage assessments
Washington — Chemical facility operators should evaluate and control hazards related to storing hazardous chemicals “even in the absence of regulatory...
Trucking association pushes for House vote on English-proficiency bill
Washington — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association wants the House to vote on legislation intended to ensure commercial driver’s license ...
OSHA extends comment deadline for proposed changes to Benzene rule
Washington — OSHA has announced that Aug. 27 is the new deadline to comment on a proposed update to the agency’s standard on benzene (1910.1028). Acco...
Do health care costs prevent workers from staying healthy?
Chicago — The vast majority of workers want to boost their well-being but see rising health care costs as a significant obstacle, results of a recent ...
Massachusetts lawmakers advance bills targeting workplace violence in health care
Boston, MA — Legislation aimed at protecting health care professionals in Massachusetts from workplace violence is one step from reaching the governor...
Are you ready for Safe + Sound Week?
Washington — Registration is underway for the 10th annual Safe + Sound Week, a national initiative scheduled for Aug. 10-16. OSHA, NIOSH and a coaliti...
NIOSH wants its 3D printing guidance to ‘stick’
Washington — In an effort to help workers who use 3D printers limit their exposure to emissions, NIOSH has developed a set of downloadable graphics in...
Drowning deaths among kids on the rise, safety agency says
A total of 379 children younger than 15 fatally drowned in pool- or spa-related incidents in 2023 – a 6% increase from the year before, a new Consumer...
Senate committee approves Keith Sonderling’s nomination for labor secretary
Washington — The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved Keith Sonderling’s nomination for labor secretary with a 12-11 vote o...
The Evolution of FR/AR PPE – Where Protection Meets Comfort
Kim Schultz is the product marketing manager at Magid Glove & Safety in Romeoville, IL, where she focuses on advancing innovative safety solutions and...
Coalition asks EPA and OSHA to streamline worker chemical safety protections
Washington — A coalition of industry groups that includes the American Chemistry Council is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency and OSHA to...
More screen time leading to eyestrain for desk workers: survey
Rancho Cordova, CA — More than 7 out of 10 desk workers recently surveyed say they’re experiencing digital eyestrain and other visual discomfort relat...
Rhode Island law creates worker-to-self-checkout ratio at grocery stores
Providence, RI — A new Rhode Island law that establishes staffing ratios for self-checkout lines at grocery stores upholds “a priority to protect our ...
Bill would increase miners’ black lung compensation to account for inflation
Washington — A bill recently introduced in the House would boost federal benefits for coal miners who have black lung disease, ensuring the benefits k...
Lawmakers push for Dr. John Howard to continue as head of World Trade Center Health Program
Washington — A bipartisan group of lawmakers is advocating for the reappointment of Dr. John Howard as leader of the World Trade Center Health Program...
Canadian safety group encourages tire shops to use JHAs
Mississauga, Ontario — Tire shop operators should perform a Job Hazard Analysis to help prevent workers from being injured from exploding tires, Ontar...
Deadline to comment on 13 proposed rules extended to Aug. 21
Washington — OSHA has extended until Aug. 21 the deadline to comment on proposed changes to substance-specific respirator requirements. The proposed r...
Arizona law bolsters radiation protections for health care workers
Phoenix — A new Arizona law amends safety standards for health care workers who are regularly exposed to radiation in cardiac catheterization labs and...
Flight attendants should have more say on cabin temps, report concludes
Washington — Airlines should consider flight attendants’ input when making real-time decisions about cabin air temperatures that could affect health a...
Make the most of your NSC Safety Congress & Expo experience
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Opportunities
I’m always happy when the NSC Safety Congress & Expo takes place in Indianapolis. Where better to have an event about safety than in a city whose auto...
My Story: Beth Blair
Beth Blair shares how she got into the EHS field The post My Story: Beth Blair appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine....
My Story: Chris Snyder
Chris Snyder shares how he got into the EHS field The post My Story: Chris Snyder appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine....
The 2026 NSC Safety Congress & Expo is almost here
An in-depth preview of the nation’s largest environmental, health and safety event, set for Sept. 14-17 in Indianapolis. The post The 2026 NSC Safety ...
Job Hazard Analysis
Done effectively, it “allows workers to feel confident to do a more complex job.” The post Job Hazard Analysis appeared first on Safety+Health Magazin...
Consolidated combustible dust standard
What has changed now that NFPA 660 has been issued? The post Consolidated combustible dust standard appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine....
Fleet and workplace safety
How can my fleet safety program account for hazards outside the vehicles? The post Fleet and workplace safety appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine...
AI use in gas detection
What benefits does AI present in workplace gas detection? The post AI use in gas detection appeared first on Safety+Health Magazine....
Fleet safety
What role does positive reinforcement play in building a sustainable fleet safety culture? The post Fleet safety appeared first on Safety+Health Magaz...
Fleet safety inspections
What are the most common breakdowns in pre-trip inspection programs, and how can organizations verify inspections are being completed thoroughly and c...
Heat safety in the workplace: New recommendations from athletic trainers’ group
Dallas — Developing heat illness prevention plans and establishing acclimatization protocols are among 48 evidence-based recommendations recently publ...
Flame retardant is among 5 chemicals for which EPA seeks feedback
Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants input on documents related to five chemicals that can “directly affect the air” workers breathe...
Skills gaps can challenge worker safety, UK report shows
Birmingham, England — A workforce with growing skills gaps can make workplaces less safe and healthy, according to a recently published report from a ...
Reducing wildfire smoke exposure: NIOSH has a new resource
Washington — As smoke from U.S. and Canadian wildfires affects air quality throughout much of the United States, NIOSH says employers and workers can ...
House committee moves to block OSHA from moving forward on a workplace heat bill
Washington — The House Education and Workforce Committee has approved a bill that would prohibit OSHA from issuing a proposed standard on heat illness...
MSHA providing up to $250K in safety education and training grants
Arlington, VA — States, territories, and private and public organizations have until Aug. 31 to apply for one of the Mine Safety and Health Administra...
Investigation of fatal explosion focuses on gas monitoring and detection
Washington — Employers can help prevent chemical releases and explosions by equipping workers and facilities with gas monitors, the Chemical Safety Bo...
Coming in August: annual truck and bus brake inspection blitz
Greenbelt, MD — Commercial motor vehicle inspectors across North America are set to conduct brake system inspections – announced and unannounced – Aug...
Michigan bill would give people the right to disconnect after work
Lansing, MI — A bill recently introduced in Michigan would prohibit employers in the state from requiring workers to access or respond to after-hours ...
Skipping soda now may help kids avoid high blood pressure later
A recent study found that kids who drink sodas or other sugar-sweetened beverages daily have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure as th...
New Kansas law targets distracted drivers in construction work zones
Topeka, KS — Drivers in Kansas now face new penalties for using a handheld mobile device in active construction work zones, under a new state law. Sig...
Report explores the hazards of airport ramps
Washington — Congestion within airport ramp areas and the dynamic nature of work performed on them “significantly” increase the potential for work-rel...
OSHA ‘replenishing’ inspector corps, Keith Sonderling says during confirmation hearing
Washington — Keith Sonderling, President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, fielded only one question on workplace safety during his July 16 ...
Michigan delays enforcement of its amended concrete construction rule
Lansing, MI — Michigan OSHA is delaying, until Sept. 21, enforcement of its revised concrete construction standard. The agency amended Construction St...
Walk toward a better mood (and less fatigue)
New research shows that going for a five-minute walk a few times per day could boost your mood and help you feel more awake. A team of international r...