Kevin Druley, Author at Safety+Health Magazine https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/author/kevin-druley/ An NSC Publication Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:09:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cropped-300775805_621295252759082_3708340578523236042_n-32x32.jpg Kevin Druley, Author at Safety+Health Magazine https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/author/kevin-druley/ 32 32 Trump administration issues latest regulatory agenda https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/trump-administration-issues-latest-regulatory-agenda/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:11:46 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/?p=56252 Washington — OSHA plans to publish by November a proposed rule intended to modernize its standard on lockout/tagout (1910.147), according to the federal government’s most recent regulatory agenda. Issued July 3, the 2026 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions includes 32 combined proposals from the Department of Labor’s safety agencies […]

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]]> Autism expert to supervisors: Communication and empathy can empower workers https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/autism-expert-to-supervisors-communication-and-empathy-can-empower-workers/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:49:12 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/?p=55026 New York — Managers can help ensure workers with autism feel accommodated by communicating clearly, listening and showing empathy, a recent report suggests. To one expert, these “very simple, low-lift” strategies can apply across an organization as well. “Any types of adjustments you may make in an attempt to become more neuroinclusive really are steps […]

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]]> ‘What does improve safety is people,’ Chemical Safety Board member says https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/what-does-improve-safety-is-people-chemical-safety-board-member-says/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:06:58 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/?p=54222 Washington — Despite once again facing elimination under the Trump administration’s most recent budget request, the Chemical Safety Board is continuing its work – including collaborating with industry and worker groups. Speaking during a June 18 public business meeting, board member Sylvia Johnson highlighted recent CSB contributions to conferences and safety workgroups, including those involving […]

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]]> Roofing safety expert: Reinforcement of training is ‘the key to success’ https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/roofing-safety-expert-reinforcement-of-training-is-the-key-to-success/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:18:11 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/?p=53859 Washington — With falls remaining a persistent risk among roofing workers, a recent webinar hosted by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training highlighted strategies for improving safety. During the May 8 event, instructor Matt Wittenborn and Trust Fund Field Director Joel Gonzalez of the Roofers and Waterproofers Research and Education Joint Trust […]

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]]> NIOSH official: Agency open to expanding fatality report program https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/niosh-official-agency-open-to-expanding-fatality-report-program/ Wed, 27 May 2026 18:06:25 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/?p=53477 Washington — As NIOSH evaluates future opportunities for its Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation Program, one agency official is hopeful about expanding participation at the state level. A national research endeavor, the FACE Program is aimed at preventing workplace injuries and deaths by investigating select fatalities and sharing hazards and prevention recommendations. Speaking during a […]

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]]> From a distance: Engaging the ‘distributed’ workforce https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/from-a-distance-engaging-the-distributed-workforce/ Mon, 25 May 2026 05:05:02 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/?p=53026 Although all workers are expected to operate safely, what happens when they’re spread out across different sites?

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]]> Mental health experts offer guidance on helping remote workers feel engaged https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/mental-health-experts-offer-guidance-for-helping-remote-workers-feel-engaged/ Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:49 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/?p=53039 Cardiff, Wales — In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness hosted a webinar focused on engaging remote and hybrid workers. “We know employee engagement is very closely connected to how supported people really feel at work, and we know that people want to feel connected at work,” […]

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]]> Miners’ lawyer pushes for MSHA silica rule during House hearing https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/miners-lawyer-pushes-for-msha-silica-rule-during-house-hearing/ Tue, 19 May 2026 15:15:40 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/?p=52972 Fort Branch, IN — An attorney who represents workers is challenging lawmakers to urge the Mine Safety and Health Administration to restore its final rule on miner exposure to respirable crystalline silica. West Virginia-based attorney Sam Petsonk testified during a May 8 House Education and Workforce Committee field hearing at Vincennes University on the future […]

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]]> Safety on the driveway https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/safety-on-the-driveway/ Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:59 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/?p=52785 When the weather gets warm, driveways can be busy places – especially for kids. Shooting hoops and riding bikes. Drawing with chalk and playing other games. With so much going on, it’s important to remember that injuries can happen. Here, experts offer advice on how to help keep everyone safe in the driveway. Watch behind […]

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]]> House hearing focuses on ‘emerging’ workplace safety concerns https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/house-hearing-focuses-on-emerging-workplace-safety-concerns/ Thu, 14 May 2026 16:19:12 +0000 https://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/?p=52867 Washington — Proposed White House budget cuts risk transforming OSHA into an “injury investigation agency instead of an agency that’s out there trying to proactively prevent injuries,” a former head of OSHA says. Doug Parker, now a health and safety policy consultant, was among a panel that testified during a May 13 House Workforce Protections […]

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