November 2025Edition

The results are in for our annual Salary Survey of safety professionals. You’ll find charts that break down median salaries by industry, job title, education, number of years in the field and more.

When an on-the-job medical emergency occurs, every second counts. Recognizing the signs and symptoms – and knowing how to properly respond until help arrives – is vital.

Proposed revisions to a current standard and a series of proposed standards on serious incident and fatality prevention “would set the stage for a smarter, more effective model of prevention that prioritizes what matters most.”

When it comes to first aid readiness in the workplace, the National Safety Council truly practices what it preaches.

“Effective safety leadership depends on a leader’s ability to adapt their style to situational demands. This supports a multifaceted approach to safety management.”

In addition to not hearing approaching equipment, workers who use earbuds may have difficulty communicating with co-workers, Oregon OSHA says.

Workers who are exposed to or handle wet concrete may experience stinging pain, itching, swelling, blisters and more.

A 44-year-old experienced framer had worked for his employer, a residential contractor, for five years. He and a co-worker were removing previously installed second-level floor joists to relocate an inside kitchen wall that was framed in the wrong place.

Going to work while ill can spread germs to co-workers. How can employers make sure workers know that they can stay home when feeling sick?

What proactive steps can safety managers take to reduce slip-and-fall risks in outdoor areas during freezing rain?

How can employers ensure outdoor emergency safety fixtures such as eyewashes and drench showers remain operational during freezing conditions?

How should line workers go about setting up a bucket truck or digger derrick in wintry conditions?

How can wearing the wrong gloves increase injury risk more than wearing no gloves at all?

When winter strikes, industrial and utility workers face grueling conditions and hidden cold-stress risks that threaten safety, health and productivity.

Learn why it’s important to understand glove cut protection classifications for user safety.

Many organizations hesitate to switch to a managed safety footwear program, unsure if it’s worth it. But hidden costs and safety risks can add up.

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