May 2026Edition

Features

A combination of hazards

Roofing workers face a challenging environment. What can employers do to help ensure safety stays top of mind?

A conversation with
OSHA’s Eric Harbin

The Dallas Region administrator talks the agency’s ‘Top 10’ as well as enforcement and compliance assistance.

Emotional intelligence
for safety pros

Learn how to strengthen this key soft skill to influence people at all levels of the organization.
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Columns

Beyond the AI hype: A practical journey to integration in OSH

“OSH functions must approach innovation with AI in a measured fashion to minimize risk and maximize optimization.”

BCSP Viewpoints: From global insight to local impact

“To be the best safety pro you can be, you must be willing to expand your horizons and learn from all the good things happening in the world."

Editor’s Note: Are you connecting?

The overall theme for Safety+Health's May 2026 issue is connecting – with workers, with executives and with other safety pros.

Letter to the Editor: ‘A true safety hero’

Michael Black is a true “safety hero” in the best sense of the word.
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Safety Tips

FACE Report: Framer struck by wall, falls through opening

On the day of the incident, he was part of an experienced six-worker crew raising an external wood-framed wall that was around 14 feet high and weighed 2,100 pounds.

Prioritize employee mental health

A stressful work environment can lead some people to miss work or even leave their job, the American Psychological Association says. Create a workplace that...

Lockout/tagout to prevent electrical injuries

Workers who service or maintain machines and equipment “may be exposed to serious physical harm or death if hazardous energy is not properly controlled,”...

Jobsite safety is everyone’s responsibility

Maintaining a safe workplace is a shared responsibility. That’s why it’s important that each worker has the skills and knowledge to play their part. “Bring...

Workplace Solutions

Electrical equipment maintenance

How will NFPA 70B help us meet OSHA requirements for electrical safety?

Safety program management

What are the most common breakdown points organizations experience when transitioning from paper-based safety programs to digital safety management systems? How can they be mitigated?

Heat stress protection

Does arc-rated and flame-resistant (AR/FR) clothing contribute to heat stress?

Product Focus

Trends in … fall protection

When choosing fall protection solutions, start with a clear understanding of where and how the work is performed.

Tool tether

The Squids 3791 Locking Collar with Tool Attachment Point installs onto connecting, sleever and wrecking bars to create a retrofit attachment point for tethering...

Full-body harness

The Ironwear 2160-RWB Full Body Safety Harness features three lightweight aluminum D-rings rated for 5,000 pounds. With five adjustable points at the chest, shoulders...

Harness

The DEWALT D5000 Comfort Harness Series features an integrated personal self-retracting lifeline connector for fast and secure SRL attachment that leaves the D-ring available...

Self-retracting lifeline

The F.L.O. Self-Retracting Lifeline features Dual Sense Motion Technology, making it the world’s first SRL to detect both velocity and acceleration. This advanced dual-motion...

RFID-enabled self-retracting lifeline

The Northstar Edge Class 2 Self-Retracting Lifeline proactively eliminates common SRL failures for extended life with smooth, controlled operation, while the patented cable retraction...

Full-body harness

The H700 full-body harness is constructed with polyester webbing and hardware made from anodized aluminum and stainless steel. It includes dorsal, chest and side...

Arc flash harness

The Flash Hog Arc Flash Harness is engineered to help reduce electrical conductivity while maintaining the strength required for active jobsites. Its flame- and...

Leading-edge SRL with digital inspection technology

The Class 2 CR3-Edge Cable self-retracting lifeline features integrated digital inspection and asset management powered by Twiceme Technology. The built-in NFC chip allows users...

Full-body harness

The FT-One Ultra-Lite full-body harness features aerospace-grade titanium D-rings that provide high strength and corrosion resistance while reducing hardware weight. Vented webbing helps improve...

Hoist system

The 3M DBI-SALA Confined Space 5-Piece Davit Hoist System is designed for manhole and confined space entry and retrieval applications. It’s built with lightweight...

Mobile fall protection

PX5 Sentinel mobile fall protection supports up to seven users – five in fall arrest and two in fall restraint – at the same...

Full-body harness

The Body Guard Series 5 Full Body Harness uses water‑repellent polyester webbing with contrasting cores to aid inspection. Features include side and back D‑rings,...

Fall protection competent person course

The Fall Protection Competent Person course prepares supervisors and safety leaders to recognize fall hazards; evaluate protection systems; and take corrective action in accordance...

Trends in … instruments/monitors

Technology used in instruments and monitors is “evolving to provide safer, smarter and easier-to-use solutions for workplace safety.”

Lone worker monitoring

OK Alone safety technology uses SOS alarms, check-in points, GPS location monitoring and mass communications to get lone workers help in an emergency. An...

Multi-gas detector

Ideal for confined space entry and personal health protection, ARA X-4 provides real-time detection of O2, CO, H2S, HCN and LEL levels. Additionally, ARA...

Safety pendants

WorkForce 1 and WorkForce 2 are industrial-grade, worker-worn safety pendants designed for lone worker monitoring. The WorkForce 1 features panic button activation, fall detection,...

Workplace monitoring systems

Room Alert MAX (shown) and PRO monitor environmental conditions to help detect temperature, humidity, flood, power, airflow and more before they escalate into incidents....

Portable gas detector

The G8 is a gas detector, lone-worker monitor and radio – all in one rugged, intrinsically safe device. The detector delivers high-performance gas detection...

New Products

Air quality monitor

The AQM is designed to ensure Grade D breathing air delivery for all Breather Box portable filtration units, filtration panels, breathing air monitoring products...

Rechargeable headlamp

The Sledge headlamp is a rechargeable flood lamp powered by two LEDs that can run as long as 13 hours on low or more...

Cushioning knee pads

ProFlex 575 Non-Marring Knee Pads have a pre-curved cap that naturally fits the shape of the knee. The three-layer foam system delivers cushioning and...

Desktop label printer

The i4311 industrial desktop label printer has an all-day battery and ergonomic carrying handle for easy transport. This fully connected printer works with a...

Women’s work boot

The lace-up Work It Safety work boot for women, made from premium sand-colored suede leather, has a classic moc toe and cushioned memory foam...

Machine guarding system

A-GUARD is a machine guarding system that integrates active monitoring technology into physical barrier panels. Its solid polymer panels are designed to eliminate gaps...

Boom lift platform

The Rapid Replaceable Platform is now available on JLG boom lift models. This design enables damaged boom lift platforms to be removed and installed...

Public safety education programs

Columbia Southern University has introduced several educational programs, including a maritime safety concentration that’s one of the only full-time online programs dedicated to the...

LED worklight

The AREA 10 CONNECT floodlight provides diffused and uniform light of up to 10,000 lumens. It can change between 360 degrees and 180 degrees...

Sign and label system

Create OSHA safety signs, chemical labels, arc flash warnings and other workplace labels with the DuraLabel Toro Max Industrial Sign and Label System. The...

Safety glasses

PMXSPEC model eyewear features wraparound, oversized lenses to shield from wind, dust and debris. The anti-fog lenses provide visibility in extreme conditions. The glasses...

Sponsored Content

What Does Sustainability Look Like in Practice?

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...

The role of cut-resistant apparel in workplace safety

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...
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