From Incident Reports to Prevention: AI’s New Role in Safety

S+H Staff — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:59 +0000

A federal investigation of a deadly explosion in August at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant near Pittsburgh found that incomplete, outdated and inadequate safety procedures exposed workers to a significant risk, according a report released in February. The explosion killed two workers, injured 11 others (including contractors), and resulted in multiple OSHA violations and […]

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Closing the Gap Between Drug Testing and Workplace Risk

S+H Staff — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:38 +0000

By Dr. Mark Villoria, Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs, Abbott Workplace drug testing programs are often viewed as stable. However, consistent testing volumes, specimen types and positivity rates may not reflect underlying risk. Substance use patterns, workforce behaviors and regulatory expectations evolve, but organizations may mistake stable outputs for control and overlook changes beneath the […]

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How Leading Contractors are Capturing Safety Data at the Point of Work

S+H Staff — Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:26 +0000

The idea that jobsite safety and productivity pull in opposite directions is one of the most persistent beliefs in construction. It’s not hard to see where it comes from. When a safety process adds steps to a workday that’s already full, it creates friction. On a live site where the project always comes first, friction […]

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Keeping People Safe: Global Data on the State of Workplace Safety

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:45 +0000

Safety and productivity go hand in hand, but even with strong investment in training, tools and technology, results don’t always match expectations. This research explores where workplace safety stands today and where it’s going in the next two years, so you can build safer workplaces and get the most out of your safety investments. 64% […]

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Heat Illness Prevention Checklist

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:30 +0000

Help your team prepare for extreme heat with Novara’s Heat Illness Prevention Checklist. This practical resource outlines key steps employers can take to reduce heat-related risks, including planning for water, shade, worker training, emergency response, acclimatization and heat index monitoring. Designed for high-risk work environments, the checklist helps safety teams identify gaps, reinforce prevention practices […]

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Deploying a Large-Scale Ergonomics Process

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:18 +0000

The key to long-term success in ergonomics is to build a strong foundation with solid planning. This e-book reviews the critical elements of establishing, deploying and, most importantly, sustaining a large-scale workplace ergonomics process to identify risk factors and prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Based on real-world experience, proven management practices and data mined from hundreds of […]

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Managing Human Factors with a Swiss Army Knife Approach

S+H Staff — Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:13 +0000

Sponsored by Human factors are an incredibly pressing safety concern. Every day, states such as rushing, distraction and fatigue increase workers’ risk of injury, and learning to reliably mitigate them can dramatically improve safety outcomes. Managing human factors well can also deliver notable benefits in productivity, turnover rates and employee engagement. These gains can make […]

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What Does Sustainability Look Like in Practice?

S+H Staff — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:38 +0000

Sustainability has reached every facet of our society and has had major impacts on the ways we work and live. It’s based on the scientific understanding that: Our world has a finite supply of resources. We need to create, consume and live in a way that does not push this balance of resources beyond the […]

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The role of cut-resistant apparel in workplace safety

S+H Staff — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:12 +0000

By: Superior Glove, leading safety glove innovator In many industrial environments, cut hazards are simply part of the job. Gloves are a critical line of defense, but they’re only one piece of the protection strategy. The reality is, exposure doesn’t stop at the wrists. Arms, shoulders and the torso are often just as likely to […]

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State of Safety 2026

Joy Tan-Pipilas — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:22 +0000

The “State of Safety 2026” report looks at how safety actually shows up on the jobsite day to day. Drawing on aggregated, anonymized data from contractors across the United States and Canada, it examines patterns in participation, response times, proactive reporting, certification upkeep and workflow design. Instead of focusing on injury stats or policy language, […]

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