April 2026Edition

Features

Safety on the line

Reducing the number of utility lineworker injuries requires heightened recognition of hazards and surroundings, one expert says.

The 2026 NSC Safety Summit

What’s in store: new content tracks and a stronger emphasis on leadership development.

2026 Training Survey

Input from Safety+Health readers helps paint a picture of the current safety training landscape.
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Columns

Create your SIF prevention ‘elevator pitch’ for executive leadership

“A two-minute message can start a transformation. Make yours count.”

Editor’s Note: Be proactive on opioid overdose response

If your organization is a National Safety Council member, you’re probably aware of NSC’s advocacy surrounding the use of naloxone. Commonly known by the...

My Story: Frank Mifflin

Frank Mifflin shares how he got into the EHS field.

My Story: Kalaigh Sullivan, BS, MPH, CPS

Kalaigh Sullivan shares how she got into the EHS field.
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Safety Tips

Keep truck drivers safe in construction work zones

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says large trucks “are overrepresented in fatal work zone crashes.”

FACE Report: Concrete finisher crushed by collapsing dump truck bed

On the day of the incident, the worker arrived at a residential jobsite with a dump truck containing 5,000 pounds of gravel. The victim backed the truck into the driveway and raised the hydraulically controlled dump bed 2 feet.

Protect workers from tinnitus

NIOSH estimates that about 22 million workers are exposed annually to loud noises.

Safety feedback: Use the COIN method

Activities such as walking jobsites and talking to workers about the tasks they’re performing are an effective way to uncover hazards – if safety conversations are done well.

Workplace Solutions

Different guards for different jobs

What’s the difference between a fixed guard, an interlocked guard and an adjustable guard? When is each most appropriate?

Ergonomics and older workers

What role does ergonomic design play in retaining an aging industrial workforce?

Implementing an ergonomics program

What are three common missteps organizations make when deploying ergonomics initiatives?

Product Focus

New Products

Sponsored Content

State of Safety 2026

The “State of Safety 2026” report looks at how safety actually shows up on the jobsite day to day. Drawing on aggregated, anonymized data...

10 Questions to Measure Employee Engagement in Your Safety Program

Do you have a sustainable safety culture where your frontline workers are truly empowered to participate in and take ownership of workplace safety? This white...

What are FDA/CFIA-Compliant Gloves?

By: Superior Glove, leading safety glove innovator In food processing environments, consistency and safety are essential at every stage. From raw ingredient handling to final...
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