January 2026Edition

Features

Lessons learned: Volume 4 of OSHA’s ‘most interesting cases’

A confined space, powdered metal, carbon monoxide and even tax fraud are involved.

Keep the cold out

Winter weather affects many aspects of day-to-day outdoor work – particularly how workers need to be protected.

Managing diabetes on the job

Fear of being judged may lead workers who have the condition to keep it to themselves, experts say.
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Columns

Editor’s Note: Warm and safe

Three years ago, I decided to move from the Midwest, where I’d lived my whole life, to a city in the Southeast.

My Story: Melissa Noe

Melissa Noe shares how she got into the EHS field.

A new year of purpose: Elevate leadership, learning and SIF prevention in 2026

“For the new year, the mission is clear: We must focus our efforts where the stakes are highest – preventing serious incidents and fatalities.”
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Safety Tips

Safe when out of sight

Remote work and hybrid setups, such as two days at home and three in the office, have become the norm for people who work at a desk.

Lift it safely – no matter the size

Lifting and shelving items the safe way can help prevent work-related back pain.

Feeling angry behind the wheel? Try the ‘Three R’s’

Anyone who drives has felt moments of annoyance, frustration and even anger when another driver cuts them off, won’t allow them to merge, or makes another aggressive or unsafe action.

FACE Report: Technician killed when tire explodes

On the day of the incident, the technician was mounting a used automotive tire on a single-piece spare trailer rim for a customer.

Workplace Solutions

Understanding gas detection

What is a T90 response time, and why is it important?

Heated hand protection

What are the key considerations for selecting heated gloves for cold-weather environments without compromising grip or tactile sensitivity?

Gas detection in the workplace

How can fleet data be used to help enhance gas detection programs?

Product Focus

New Products

Sponsored Content

Oil and Water Don’t Mix – and Neither Do Pedestrians and Forklifts

Every day across thousands of facilities, people and powered industrial vehicles cross paths with little margin for error. With more than 1 million forklifts operating daily in the United States, and more than 1.3 million workers moving through warehouses nationwide, it’s no surprise that forklift–pedestrian incidents happen far too often.
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