October 2025Edition

Features

The road to recovery – at work

Worker advocates are encouraging employers to create a supportive environment for employees in recovery from a substance use disorder.

Trends in PPE: Protect workers from heat and cold

We asked PPE manufacturers: What are some of the biggest challenges safety pros face when it comes to protecting workers from extreme temperatures?

Strategies for safe trenching and excavation

Never underestimate the importance of planning ahead.
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Columns

Safety theories: Building on foundations, evolving for today

“Effective safety isn’t about one strategic lever, nor is it about picking the ‘right’ theory or model. It’s about understanding the rich toolkit of models available to safety professionals and adapting those approaches to fit the evolving reality of a workplace.”

Editor’s Note: Another way employers can show support

It takes a lot of courage to admit when we’re struggling – and to take steps to turn things around.

My Story: Mike Strum, CSP

Mike Strum, CSP, shares how he got into the EHS industry.

My Story: Tracy Krieger, MPH, CSP, ASP

Tracy Krieger, MPH, CSP, ASP, shares how she got into the EHS industry.
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Safety Tips

Hand-arm vibration in the workplace

For millions of workers in the construction, maintenance, mining, forestry, transportation, agriculture and automotive industries, the effects of sustained on-the-job exposure to vibration – whether hand-arm or whole-body – may lead to various health problems.

Take action to help an asthma attack victim

One out of 12 adults have asthma, according to the American Lung Association, and about 11 million workers are exposed to at least one known asthmagen (a substance that causes asthma symptoms) at work.

Help for employees struggling with mental distress

It’s been more than 20 years since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. People in need can call or text 988, as well as chat online at 988.gov.

FACE Report: Tree trimmer falls 50 feet while cutting branches

An experienced tree trimmer was the climber on a five-member crew removing a 120-foot fir tree.

Workplace Solutions

Chemical safety training

How can organizations verify that employees not only receive chemical safety information but truly understand and can act on it?

Signs for traffic control

Which type of signs require or are recommended by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to use hi-viz reflective materials? What are the specific types of reflective materials?

Flammable chemical storage

What are the top code violations associated with flammable chemicals?

‘Forever’ chemical safety

How can industry leaders take decisive action on PFAS risk management given varying regulations and the risks associated with certain PFAS?

Product Focus

New Products

Sponsored Content

Is Safety Worth the Cost?

This white paper explores why the cost of proactive safety – AED ownership, remote monitoring and program management – is far less than the financial, operational and human costs of inaction.

Avetta’s Safety Maturity Index: Understanding the Role of Safety Maturity in Today’s Supply Chain

Compliance is essential, but it doesn’t always reflect how well contractors manage real-world safety risks. To make smarter decisions, organizations need insight into safety maturity.

Who’s Responsible for Temp Workers’ Safety?

Temporary workers play a vital role in a productive workforce, offering flexibility and specialized skills when businesses need them most.

Beyond Safety Gloves: Closing the Gaps in Winter PPE

Gloves are often the first thing most people think of when it comes to winter-specific personal protective equipment – and for good reason. Cold hands quickly lose dexterity, slowing down work and raising safety risks.
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