Beyond the Hard Hat: Integrating Mental Health into Modern Construction Safety Culture
By: Occupational Safety & Health Editorial Staff September 2026 Main Facts As the construction industry observes Suicide Prevention Month this September—alongside the dedicated focal point of Construction Suicide Prevention Week (September…
Bridging the Safety Chasm: How Reskilling Is Solving the Next Generation OHS Labor Shortage
As industries evolve, adopt emerging technologies, and face complex regulatory landscapes, the demand for occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals has reached an all-time high. Yet, the profession faces an unprecedented structural paradox:…
Beyond Compliance: Why Most ISO Corrective Actions Fail—and How Data-Driven Root Cause Analysis Can Transform Your Business
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Across industries and continents, ISO Management System Standards (MSS) are heralded as the gold standard for operational excellence. Yet, ask any seasoned auditor or quality director which process delivers the most untapped business…
California’s Child Labor Compliance Assistance Team Concludes Summer Pilot, Inspecting 541 Agricultural Worksites to Protect Young Workers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In an aggressive push to safeguard vulnerable laborers during the most grueling months of the agricultural calendar, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) announced the successful conclusion of a landmark summer…
Updated First Aid Standard Expands Overdose Response and Emergency Training to Protect Modern Workplaces
By Danielle Naidu Assistant Editor, Occupational Health & Safety Employers across the globe are constantly evaluating and re-evaluating their environmental health and safety protocols to protect their most valuable asset: their workforce. As the…
Cultivating a Culture of Safety: How an Oklahoma Transformer Recycler Achieved SHARP Excellence Through OSHA Collaboration
By Chelsey Arries Enriched and Expanded Edition Main Facts: Transforming Workplace Safety in Tonkawa In the high-stakes world of industrial recycling, where heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and complex electrical infrastructure intersect, workplace…
Trailblazing Safety: Procter & Gamble’s Karen LaRue Honored with the prestigious 2026 National Safety Council Marion Martin Award
Main Facts In an industry where vigilance, innovation, and unwavering commitment to human life are the ultimate metrics of success, few leaders stand out quite like Karen LaRue. On September 14, 2026, the National Safety Council (NSC) formally recognized…
Innovation in Industrial Safety: Robotic Submersible System Wins National Award for Eliminating Confined-Space Tank Hazards
INDIANAPOLIS — In the high-stakes world of industrial manufacturing, petroleum refining, and chemical processing, few operational challenges carry the persistent peril of tank inspections. For generations, maintaining regulatory compliance and structural…
OSHA Unveils Fiscal Year 2026 Top 10 Most-Cited Workplace Safety Standards: Fall Protection Reigns Supreme for the 16th Consecutive Year
INDIANAPOLIS — In what has become an annual bellwether event for the American industrial landscape, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officially released its preliminary Top 10 most-cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year…
Wyatt Bradbury Recognized with Inaugural National Safety Council Dotson Safety Leadership Award
By Chelsey Arries Assistant Editor, Occupational Health & Safety Main Facts In a landmark moment for the occupational health and safety sector, the National Safety Council (NSC) has named Wyatt Bradbury as the inaugural recipient of the prestigious…
