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Improvements will require a paradigm shift towards a more nuanced, data-driven strategy that strives to identify and fix the root causes of both accidents and observed exposures. 

Proactive maintenance is a strategy to prevent human error, deteriorating machines and similar incidents. Part of this approach is nondestructive testing, which helps facility managers address potential problems long before they escalate.

Regulatory actions, when carefully designed, serve critical societal purposes, such as safeguarding workers, public health, and the environment. However, these regulations come with compliance costs that can burden businesses.

I wrote an article for ISHN called “Is industrial hygiene as you know it disappearing?” The answer is yes, industrial hygiene is disappearing — as a term, not as the traditional practice.

When safety issues arise at a construction site, they lead to cascading challenges: project delays, soaring insurance costs, legal liabilities, and lost worker time. 

Addressing the dangers of dust is not only essential for regulatory compliance but also for the health and well-being of employees.

As the world continues to change and priorities shift, the European manufacturing industry is finding several ways to keep up with technologies, emerging trends, and eco-conscious strategies. 

Find out which roofing contractors faced the heftiest penalties from the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for safety violations in 2024; the list considers penalty amounts and fatal incidents in its rankings.

Sheet metal workers face many well-known occupational threats, but some are less obvious or often overlooked.

As we end 2024, let’s take stock of how the EHS field is evolving. First, we’ll view the landscape from 30,000 feet, the perch from which journalists often identify and analyze issues and trends — the new norms.