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According to Matt Matsui of EcoOnline, the hype of AI and high-tech is finally meeting real-world application, but the most effective tools remain those that solve the most human problems.

Enforcement activity is intensifying, requirements are expanding, and regulators are increasingly focusing on whether EHS programs and policies are being followed and implemented, not just written down in a manual.  

The new OSHA Cares initiative is largely irrelevant, and likely won’t have many takers. 

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act final rule includes an industrial hygienist because an IH’s observations and skills are rooted at the workplace. IHs are trained to use the hierarchy of controls to achieve reasonable accommodation for pregnant workers. 

A performer is anything in the system that can take action, influence outcomes, and introduce variability. Historically, that performer has been human. Now, it isn’t only human.

By identifying hidden hazards and assessing potential risks, the company’s in-house safety professionals help customers see the gaps in their compliance that might otherwise go unnoticed.

While most organizations have established chemical safety programs to address common risks, a critical gap remains in how chemical incidents are handled in their earliest stages.

Documentation satisfies compliance requirements, but it rarely gives safety leaders a clear view of where risk is building across sites, shifts, or assets.    

 The 11^th annual event, to be held April 27 – May 1 in Oak Ridge and Knoxville, will feature over 130 free safety and health classes, sessions, and demonstrations.

Each year, ASSP gathers valuable feedback and context from seasoned safety professionals during its Corporate Listening Tour.