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Workplace Safety News: OSHA Inspections Drop; Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries at Longtime Low

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Recent BLS data reveals fatal and nonfatal injuries have declined. Separately, OSHA inspections have dropped in 2025.

ISHN’s most popular articles of 2025

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

OSHA, the Chemical Safety Board, NIOSH, and other federal agencies that deal with worker safety were under fire in 2025.

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

Ongoing Government Shutdown Puts Most OSHA Activities on Hold

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:15:00 -0400

The federal government shutdown went into effect October 1, 2025.

A+A Conference in Düsseldorf is a Top-Tier Event

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400

A+A is the world's largest trade fair for safety, security, and health at work, and brings together approximately 2,000 global exhibitors and over 60,000 attendees.

The Road Ahead for OSHA's Proposed Heat Rule and Other Summer Thoughts

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400

OSHA's proposed heat stress rule is undergoing an administrative hearing process.

National Safety Month: A Focus on Workplace and Community Well-being

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Since 1996, the NSC has promoted National Safety Month to encourage safety “from the workplace to anyplace.”

Workers Memorial Day Serves as Reminder to Fight for Worker Safety

Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Workers Memorial Day serves as a powerful reminder to reaffirm the ongoing commitment to the fight for safe and healthy working conditions.

Workplace Safety at Risk in US

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Federal health and safety initiatives are in trouble as NIOSH is decimated and OSHA’s fate is up in the air.

2025 Challenge: Can You Spot More Safety Risks Than AI?

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:30:00 -0500

This year, we launched a safety hazards challenge, pitting humans against AI.

Safety Experts Are Discussing Trump and OSHA: What Do You Think?

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:20:00 -0500

OSHA is likely to see some changes with the Trump Administration. Safety experts are speculating on what might happen.

OSHA’s total recordable cases at lowest levels since 2003

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:30:00 -0500

Each November and December, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases their annual reports on workplace illnesses and injuries.

How ESG and sustainability apply to EHS

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Expert says EHS professionals can leverage sustainability initiatives to drive business value and enhance safety performance.

September helps shine a light on workplace mental health

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0400

September is recognized as Suicide Awareness Month, a time to shed light on a complex issue that impacts countless individuals worldwide.

OSHA’s proposed heat stress rule comes as summer temps continue to rise

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400

The risk of heat-related injury and illness increases every summer. Learn everything you need to know to combat it.

What does National Safety Month mean to you?

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:30:00 -0400

June is National Safety Month. Here’s why it’s important and what it should mean for safety professionals.

UK worker study reveals PPE for women doesn’t fit

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:30:00 -0400

A recent survey by a UK engineering group shows that women are still not finding proper PPE that fits, resulting in increased risk.

It’s nice to see growth in industrial safety sector

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Attending Grainger’s customer show highlights growth and supplier energy.

Safety news update: Ladder safety, Elon Musk’s tunnel project and more

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

A roundup of current events in workplace safety, including Ladder Safety Month training opportunities and Elon Musk’s latest OSHA violations.

What’s it like running a large global trade show?

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 10:30:00 -0500

A+A Trade Fair director Lars Wismer discusses what it was like to run the massive global event for the first time.

Forklift company Combilift focuses on sustainability

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Combilift, based in Ireland, focuses on sustainability to reduce environmental footprint and increase safety. Visiting their plant, I got an inside look.

What does sustainability mean to you?

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Sustainability is becoming an important point of discussion in the environmental health and safety space.

Heat is on everyone’s minds

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Historically high temperatures are breaking records and exposing millions of people to the serious dangers of heat in the workplace

National COSH reveals 'Dirty Dozen' employers for 2023

Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

National COSH reveals Amazon, Tesla, FedEx and Class I Railroads are among those cited as the most dangerous companies to work.

Share thoughts on articles and participate in polls

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

ISHN offers various ways in which readers can participate and share their thoughts.

Advances of women in construction

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In an industry vastly dominated by men, construction is an area of our labor force that is slowly seeing change.

Workplace fatalities increased nearly 9% in 2021

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

There were 5,190 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2021, an 8.9 percent increase from 4,764 in 2020.

ISHN offers free CEU credits on a variety of workplace safety topics

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A Q & A with ISHN’s CE Center development manager, in which she explains how to earn free CEU credits and what that means for our readers.

Report uncovers extreme stress facing industrial workers

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A new report conducted by a third-party research firm reveals that the demands of transport workers, as defined by warehousing, transport, manufacturing and construction, are having significant negative impacts not only on industrial workers’ bodies, but also their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Heat safety rule can’t come fast enough

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A new study from an advocacy nonprofit blasts OSHA and reveals increasing dangers. Heat stress is one of the top five causes of workplace injuries and deaths, and summers are getting hotter.