Professional Development

Five tips for keeping workers engaged

As the number of women in environmental, health and safety professions increases, so will opportunities for career advancement, experts say.

No matter how they’re defined, soft skills are vital to a safety professional’s career growth and development. “Technical knowledge will only get you so far,” one expert says.

How much do employers spend on training? What types do they use? The results of the Safety+Health 2019 Training Survey are in.

Itasca, IL — Citing safety concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the National Safety Council has rescheduled its annual conference for March 28-30.

Occupational safety and health pros weigh in on the current job market, as well as whether the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting impact on the profession.

Washington — NIOSH, through its recently announced partnership with the nonprofit organization America Achieves, is offering a new high school curriculum that includes workplace safety and health education.

Washington — OSHA is seeking public comment as it considers a new online delivery model for its Outreach Training Program.

Aurora, CO — Occupational safety and health professionals are in need of expanded continuing education training and resources, say researchers from the Colorado School of Public Health after results of a recent survey show that more than 3 out of 5 are required to perform duties outside their primary area of expertise.

For women in safety, a mentor can offer guidance and open doors. Three women share their stories.