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Safety board calls on chemical facilities to strengthen emergency response plans

Washington — Workers at chemical facilities should never approach an ammonia cloud without proper personal protective equipment, the Chemical Safety Board warns in a new final report.

Video spotlights safety role of commercial vehicle inspection stations

Albany, NY — A new video from the New York State Department of Transportation provides a behind-the-scenes look at the vital role that commercial vehicle inspection stations play in roadway safety.

Kansas DOT providing $2M for innovative transportation projects

Topeka, KS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is accepting applications for $2 million in funding for innovative, transportation-related projects that promote safety and implement new technology.

NSC: Frontline workers and safety leaders don’t see eye to eye on MSD prevention efforts

Washington — Frontline employees consistently rate their workplaces’ musculoskeletal disease prevention efforts less favorably than safety leaders do, according to a new report from the National Safety Council.
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New video for tower workers: Call 811 before digging near utility lines

Watertown, SD — Workers in the communications tower industry should always call 811 before jobs that involve excavating near underground utilities, NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association stresses in a new video.

Bill aimed at requiring truckers to read and speak English

Washington — Under legislation recently introduced in the Senate, commercial driver’s license holders would be placed out of service for an inability to “read and speak the English language sufficiently.”

Research group launches website for return-to-work stakeholders

Montreal — A new website from Canadian research organization IRSST highlights the strategies and tools needed to promote and support work disability prevention and return to work.

How to Choose the Right Glove Cut Level for Optimal Safety and Efficiency

Learn why it’s important to understand glove cut protection classifications for user safety.
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Are you prepared to respond to a medical emergency?

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.

Salary Survey 2025

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.

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