Workplace Training Strategies

Mental Health Awareness Linked to Workplace Safety Initiatives

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:26:18 -0400

As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Clare Epstein of Vector Solutions spoke to ISHN about why mental health is so important as part of workplace safety initiatives.

How to Leave a Job the Right Way: An EHS Perspective

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:40:47 -0400

While looking forward to future improvements, it is worth thinking about current safety, continuity, and professional reputation.

What is Fall of Ground in Underground Mining?

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Fall of ground refers to the unexpected collapse or detachment of rock from the roof, sidewalls, or face of an underground excavation.

The Progression Problem: Why Safety Programs Stall and How to Move Workers Forward

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The gap between awareness and action is not a training problem, but instead a culture problem. Culture problems always require a different set of tools than a refresher training course or a revised work procedure.

WERNER to Host 750 Safety Training Events for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down

Tue, 05 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Held each May as part of the OSHA-NIOSH-CPWR Fall Protection Campaign, the Stand-Down promotes safe work at height through training, education, and jobsite discussions focused on fall prevention.

A New Hire's First 30 Days Are the Deadliest: Consistent Training Could Help

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:39:23 -0400

New workers want to do their jobs safely. It is a knowledge transfer problem — and the way most companies currently transfer safety knowledge is fundamentally inadequate for the speed at which hazardous work begins.

Airgas National Welding Education Initiative Reaches New Heights

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:10:53 -0400

Since its inception in 2018, the Airgas initiative has aimed to contribute to meet the welding industry’s need for 320,500 new professionals by 2029.

Building an OSHA-Ready Program Across Sites and Teams

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:27:25 -0400

This ISHN webinar addressing the significant challenges of maintaining consistent OSHA compliance across multiple sites is available on demand now.

Compliant EHS Programs in 2026 Must be Built to Withstand Scrutiny

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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 Second Performer: The Failure Mode Your Safety Program Wasn't Built For

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:15:44 -0400

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.

Why Prevention-First Safety Programs Fail

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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

PODCAST | Transforming EHS Recordkeeping into Strategic Insight

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Phil Molé, an EHS and Sustainability Expert at VelocityEHS, delves into the pitfalls of injury and illness recordkeeping and how organizations can shift from a "compliance checkbox" mentality to a proactive, risk-focused strategy.

OSHA 1926.651: Compliance in Site Preparation

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:17:36 -0400

OSHA 1926.651 specifically addresses excavation requirements for underground utility installation projects. Here’s an overview of how to ensure compliance.

New EHS Book Discusses How Budget Cuts, Poor Cultures Strain Ethical Decisions

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:50:49 -0400

ISHN recently interviewed Mark Katchen, MBA, MS, CIH, founder and CEO of The Phylmar Group, on the ethical consequences of EHS budget cuts and low levels of trust and engagement in organization.

Aim to Make Pre-Job Briefs the Strongest Control in Your Electrical Workday

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:31:12 -0400

High-hazard work doesn’t get safer by accident. It gets safer because crews pause, think together, and agree on how to control energy and uncertainty before any work begins. That’s the job of the pre-job brief.

The Strategic Advantage of a Modern Verification Program

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:56:43 -0500

In high-risk industries such as energy, utilities, construction, and industrial services, verification should be treated as a capability that directly improves operational outcomes.

Free Ladder Safety Training Available for Use by EHS/Safety Managers

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:48:52 -0500

The American Ladder Institute (ALI) offers free online ladder safety training that can make the professional lives of EHS managers/safety directors much easier.

J. J. Keller’s Virtual Reality Training Named a Heavy Duty Trucking 2026 Top 20 Product

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

The editors of Heavy Duty Trucking have named the Virtual Reality Training Solution from J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. as a Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) 2026 Top 20 Product, honoring the best new or significantly improved products introduced to the trucking industry in 2025.

OSHA Cold-Weather Compliance: Safety Protocols for Equipment Operators in Sub-Freezing Conditions

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

These five strategies can help build an OSHA-compliant infrastructure for your heavy equipment operators in winter weather.

A Proactive Approach to Managing Cold Stress

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

While diligent employers prepare for obvious winter threats, it’s the overlooked risks that often cause the most severe consequences.

Practical Steps to Strengthen Respirator Fit Testing

jpilgreen@ohdglobal.com (Joshua Pilgreen MS, CSP) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

The following practical steps can be implemented immediately to strengthen respirator fit testing programs across industrial workplaces.

Can ANSI/ASSP Z16.1 Help You Move Your Safety Program Forward?

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

The Z16.1 standard outlines a balanced measurement approach. It can help prevent injuries, illnesses and many other incidents from occurring in the first place.

How to Engineer a Safer Flow of People and Equipment in Your Warehouse

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Warehouses are constantly in motion, presenting their own unique stakes. Accidents, disruptions and injuries negatively impact the workflow of a warehouse.

The Role of Supply Chain Management in Preventing Safety Failures

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

If you’ve spent any time around real operations, you know many safety failures don’t begin where the work happens.

Hazard Communication Keeps Safety at the Forefront

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Signs reinforce safety messages, remind them of the safer way to go, and reflect your safety culture.

New Book Offers Blueprint for Lasting Safety Culture

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Randy DeVaul, safety professional and industry veteran, says that for decades, the standard approach to workplace safety has been built on fear, punishment, and punitive compliance

Understanding 5 Leadership Styles and the Cultures They Create

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:19:55 -0500

Leaders should care deeply about their people, no question. But in the world of EHS, caring can drift into something unintended when it is not paired with courage, standards, and accountability.

MIOSHA Awards $900,000 in Grants to Strengthen Workplace Safety and Health in 2026

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:59:34 -0500

Grant recipients will deliver training across industries including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, public service and education.

8 Practices that Reliably Increase Construction Safety

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:26:39 -0500

Incorporating the following eight practices into your safety program can improve outcomes on fast-paced projects, support the safety of less experienced workers and mitigate risks to workers’ health.

How to Coordinate Manufacturing Certifications Without Derailing Project Timelines

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:12:28 -0500

Manufacturing facilities seeking certification from professional associations or independent standard development organizations must undergo an often-lengthy process that involves everyone from national standards bodies to auditor authentication entities.