2025 April

ISHN Magazine

In this issue, editor-at-large Dave Johnson comments on the firestorm targeted at OSHA and the future outlook for the agency. Some other must-read features focus on best practices when using portable ladders and tips for chemical waste handling and packaging.

OSHA Under Fire: Déjà Vu All Over Again

2025 doesn’t come close to the outrage over OSHA in 1980

Dave Johnson

March 31, 2025

OSHA might be facing uncertainty now but OSHA was in serious danger of being abolished in the 1980s.

The Critical Role of Gas Monitoring

How to ensure safety in confined space entry

John Wagle

April 10, 2025

On average, two workers lose their lives each week due to incidents in confined space environments.

A Guide to OSHA Compliance and Worker Safety in Confined Spaces

Rick Pedley

April 17, 2025

Despite its critical nature, many may not fully understand the extensive OSHA guidelines governing confined space work.

Best Practices for Portable Ladder Users

Keep an eye on stability and angles to avoid carelessness

Edwin Zalewski

April 14, 2025

The most common causes of falls include using an extension ladder at the wrong angle, placing a ladder on an unstable surface, and overreaching to the side.

worker in tunnel wearing high-visibility clothing

Hi-Vis Safety Considerations for Confined Spaces

Scott A. Corrao

April 15, 2025

Hi-vis apparel is critical across any worksite where workers are near vehicles or heavy machinery, including confined spaces.

The Chemistry of Chemical Compliance

How to handle hazardous waste and packaging

Nick Downey

April 16, 2025

Whether you're dealing with hazardous or non-hazardous waste, how you handle, store and dispose of it can make all the difference.

Guidelines for managing construction contractors

G.C. Shah

April 11, 2025

Poor communication and coordination between safety and construction contractors are the root causes of many accidents.

Workplace Safety at Risk in US

Benita Mehta

April 8, 2025

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

Will OHS Pros Support Government Children’s Health Initiatives?

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

April 8, 2025

The leaders of our nation’s major OHS organizations have shown an indifference to support children’s health from a workplace perspective. Will that change?