8+ hour, 40+ min ago  (489+ words) Ross Ashley will take the helm at NFPA this summer, bringing decades of experience in emergency management, public safety, and federal leadership as the organization continues its focus on growth and innovation. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has appointed…...

13+ hour, 10+ min ago  (465+ words) The use of artificial intelligence in environmental, health and safety (EHS) is accelerating rapidly, but organizations must establish guardrails to ensure safe and effective implementation, according to a new report from the National Safety Council (NSC). The joint report released…...

14+ hour, 6+ min ago  (403+ words) Annual observance calls attention to persistent jobsite fatalities, mental health risks and renewed industry efforts to improve worker safety. Today marks Workers Memorial Day, a day to honor workers who have died on the job and those affected by occupational…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (457+ words) Federal investigators proposed more than $170, 000 in fines after a worker died and another was injured at a Fort Lauderdale job site. Federal safety investigators have cited a Florida roofing contractor after a fatal incident involving two employees who fell from…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (307+ words) Emerging standards, wildfire smoke, and growing health concerns are pushing facility managers to reassess ventilation, filtration, monitoring and maintenance strategies to protect indoor air quality. For EHS professionals, facilities managers and safety directors, the following five considerations provide a practical…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (492+ words) Annual ceremony in Salem remembers employees lost to workplace injuries and illnesses while calling for renewed safety commitments. State safety officials and labor leaders will gather on Tuesday, April 28, to honor Oregonians who died from work-related injuries and illnesses during…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (281+ words) As battery energy storage expands, evolving standards and large-scale fire testing are helping ensure new systems are deployed safely. The versatility of battery energy storage makes it a critical component of the rapidly changing energy landscape, helping bridge the gap…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (401+ words) Despite decades of regulation and widespread use of hearing protection PPE, occupational hearing loss remains a persistent issue. According to Donald Elswick, CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT, of Columbia Southern University, the problem isn't a lack of equipment'it's how that equipment…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (269+ words) Imagine walking into a bustling factory or a vibrant "open concept office. Humming machinery, chattering workers and the rhythmic clatter of keyboards and controls are all a platinum soundtrack of productivity. But beyond the fruitful sound lies an invisible hazard…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (441+ words) Small- and medium-sized businesses face unique safety hurdles, but they have solutions. Small- and medium-sized businesses make up the backbone of the economy, but when it comes to workplace safety, they often face a very different reality than their larger…...