This e-book identifies five basics that employers and environmental, health and safety professionals need to consider when developing workplace safety and health training programs that comply with OSHA standards.

Despite the growing number of women working in the skilled trades, most personal protective equipment is still made with men in mind.

OSHA finally published its final rule updating the requirements in its standard on hazard communication (1910.1200).

Many workplaces may have up to four generations of workers – each with generally preferred communication methods and learning styles.

In December, OSHA announced that its inspectors will now wear safety helmets instead of traditional hard hats. This has led to “a future that includes Type II safety helmets,” said Kim Litchford, product development manager, head protection, at Cintas.

A follow-up – eight years later – to one of our most popular articles.

Keeping workers cool. Protecting their heads from traumatic brain injuries. Ensuring their eyes are adequately shielded from flying debris. Offering them comfortable yet protective gear. We spoke with leading PPE manufacturers about these issues – and how employers can help.

Richard Fairfax – a former OSHA official and now a principal consultant for the National Safety Council – provides insight.

“In all aspects of our lives, confirmation bias can hinder our ability to stay open-minded. As safety pros, it can make us less effective.”

NIOSH researcher Rebecca Guerin looked at whether job-specific safety training and skills can help build a foundation of safety for young workers.