July 2026Edition

An overview of important developments at the federal and state level.

Raise workers’ awareness of the relationship between “a clean and tidy workspace and their safety.”

Safety pros weigh in on ways to launch – or grow – an event for workers and families.

“Leaders don’t just support safety – they create the conditions that either increase or reduce risk.”

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, July is, on average, the hottest month of the year in the United States.

Shanda Judge began as a student worker with the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at Oklahoma State University.

Justin Dugas shares how he got into the EHS field

The laborer was unloading boxes from the elevated forks of a telehandler to the balcony, which had a temporary guardrail made boards.

It doesn’t matter if the day is sunny or cloudy – working outdoors exposes you to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

Do you know how to ensure the cargo on your truck is properly secured?

People who work physically demanding jobs need to "fuel their performance" and that goes beyond simply eating well.

How do types and conditions of physical work influence heat stress risk?

How should construction companies approach risk management when
working on a single site with multiple subcontractors who may have very
different safety cultures and systems?

When the org chart changes overnight, what happens to the health and safety system underpinning it all?

What are the most commonly overlooked factors during development of a confined space rescue plan?

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of a deadly explosion in August at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant near Pittsburgh found that incomplete, outdated and inadequate...

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...