2025 November/December

technological transformation in the manufacturing industry

How Tech is Transforming Construction and Manufacturing Jobs From 'Dull and Dirty' To Digital and In-Demand

December 10, 2025

Both industries are shedding old stigmas by integrating advanced technology, creating a need for skilled technicians, and prioritizing worker wellness to attract the next generation of talent.

two men installing a permanent fall protection system

Careers in Fall Protection: Building a Team That Protects America’s Workforce

Kevin Kelpe

December 9, 2025

The fall protection field faces a profound workforce challenge: A shrinking pipeline of skilled tradespeople.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Combustible Dust Protection

Rick Kreczmer

December 16, 2025

Every year, combustible dust fires and explosions continue to claim lives, injure workers and cause extensive property damage.

Hazard Communication Keeps Safety at the Forefront

Power-Pack Your Warehouse with Warning Signs

Tricia S. Hodkiewicz

December 17, 2025

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

The True Cost of a Winter Slip and Fall

The Ripple Effect Goes Beyond the Initial Financial Impact

Bill Coyne

December 18, 2025

A winter slip and fall isn’t just liability and an incident report; it’s a person.

Occupational Health Risks Rise as Homes Age

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

December 19, 2025

From harmful building materials to poorly ventilated systems, older homes demand a closer look if you want to live safely within them. Here’s a breakdown of the most critical hazards, supported by global data and best-practice guidance.

New Book Offers Blueprint for Lasting Safety Culture

Benita Mehta

December 11, 2025

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

How Varied Perspectives Will Shape the Future of Workplace OHS Practices

Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP

December 12, 2025

The rise of intellectual diversity and controversial beliefs in the occupational health and safety community.

Is a Heart Attack Human Error?

Categorizing an incident is not a check-the-box exercise

Dave Johnson

October 31, 2025

Human error gets tossed around too freely, too broadly, especially in workplaces where there is no safety and health professional.

Implications of Employee Morale Significant for Safety Management

Peter G. Furst

December 15, 2025

When the workforce feels that they can trust the people they work with and for and that they are treated fairly by management, they tend to think of the organization as a good place to work.