2025 January/February

In this issue, learn about changes to the NFPA 70E. Some other must-read features focus on the deregulation of OSHA and how lone workers can be safe during the winter months.

NFPA 70E 2024 Changes: What’s New?

Gina Godeen

December 20, 2024

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recently updated the requirements of the 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The latest changes bring several important updates from the previous version.

A Data-Driven Approach to Construction Fall Prevention

David Tibbetts

January 28, 2025

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.

Deregulation of OSHA to Reduce the Burden on Business

Bernard L. Fontaine, Jr. M.Sc., CIH, CSP, FAIHA

January 23, 2025

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.

Track, Train, Comply: How to Build an Effective Compliance Calendar for EHS Regulations

Olga Bodiagina

February 5, 2025

A compliance calendar allows safety managers to quickly identify which tasks need immediate attention, ensuring critical deadlines are met.

Preventing OSHA Violations with Tech

A Denver restaurant’s approach to safer workplaces

Herman DeBoard

February 6, 2025

Even with OSHA rules, restaurants routinely experience violations. One Denver restaurant is addressing these safety issues with technology.

Winter Offers Hidden Dangers for Lone Workers

Gen Handley

February 7, 2025

To safely work during the colder months, employers can take proactive steps to prepare their lone employees for the potential increased risk of winter work.

Mitigate Cold Stress Risks with Proper PPE and Training

Leigh Stadelmeier

February 10, 2025

Employers who do not address the safety hazards of working in cold temperatures risk lost productivity, accidents and injuries.

workers servicing an electrical utility line in the winter

Conquer the Cold: Prevent Winter Weather Visibility and Cold Stress Hazards

Scott A. Corrao

February 11, 2025

Cold stress occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce, leading to a drop in core temperature and harm to bodily functions.

The Hidden Cost of Disregarding Workplace Safety

James Smith

February 12, 2025

How many workplace-related accidents could have been prevented with adequate safety infrastructure in place?

How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Worksites

Rick Pedley

February 13, 2025

As temperatures drop, the increased use of equipment and heating systems heightens the risk of carbon monoxide buildup.

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

Benita Mehta

February 11, 2025

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

How to Deal with Forced Change: The Strongman Management Style

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

January 30, 2025

The next four years will be the most chaotic time for business in our nation’s history. Get ready for a wild ride for OHS too.

The New Normal: Changing Times Call for New EHS Mindsets, Practices and Priorities

As we end 2024, let’s take stock of how the EHS field is evolving.

Dave Johnson

December 27, 2024

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.

Ask a Medic: 911 Skills for Safety

Common Questions for Paramedics to Spark Conversation and Foster Understanding

James Ownbey

January 31, 2025

Of all the public safety roles in society, EMS is often the most misunderstood. Here are answers to some common questions.

The Importance of Influence in Safety

Managers need to know how power affects worker behaviors and risk

Peter G. Furst

February 3, 2025

Safety personnel must be able to influence worker behaviors so that they are cognizant of risks associated with their tasks and perform their work in a safe manner.