Safety+Health

Why is it still difficult for women to get personal protective equipment that fits? A look at the problem – and what safety professionals can do to help close the gaps.

Meet the National Safety Council’s 2025 CEOs Who “Get It” – six leaders who demonstrate a personal commitment to worker safety and health.

Thinking about bringing new safety technology into your workplace? We talked with two experts about what safety pros and employers should take into account.

The agency conducts around 35,000 workplace inspections each year. Not surprisingly, some cases stand out more than others.

Cold weather raises the risk of some not-so-obvious hazards. Here are a few to keep in mind.

“It’s a skill set that the safety professional needs to master,” one expert says.

Check out the most frequently cited standards for fiscal year 2024. Also: A Q&A with OSHA’s director of enforcement, the largest employer fines, violations by industry and region, and more.

How can safety pros secure the support they need from upper management? We asked four experts for advice.

“No matter what you’re doing, approach the task with an upbeat attitude and figure out ways to go beyond what’s typical.”

“Tailoring the work environment requires understanding how the brain works and how visualization affects decision-making.”