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]]> https://www.ishn.com/rss/2230-environmental-health-and-safety en-us Shifting from Compliance to Maturity: A Conversation with ASSP’s 2026 Safety Professional of the Year Wyatt Bradbury Recognized for his exceptional leadership and technical expertise, Wyatt Bradbury talks about modern indicator-based safety strategies and advocating for inclusive safety standards.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115374 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115374-shifting-from-compliance-to-maturity-a-conversation-with-assps-2026-safety-professional-of-the-year-wyatt-bradbury Chemical Safety Board Urges Chemical Companies to Prepare for Hurricane Season Adequate preparations by chemical facilities is critical to ensure the safety of workers, emergency responders, and surrounding communities.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115365 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:10:30 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115365-chemical-safety-board-urges-chemical-companies-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season Honeywell's Columbus Manufacturing Site Receives OSHA VPP Status Honeywell’s Columbus OH32 manufacturing site has received OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star Status

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115359 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:19:49 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115359-honeywells-columbus-manufacturing-site-receives-osha-vpp-status Most Workplaces Measure Psychological Safety, Ignoring Psychosocial Risks Psychological and psychosocial safety are two different things. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115358 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:08:43 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115358-most-workplaces-measure-psychological-safety-ignoring-psychosocial-risks ISEA and J. J. Keller Release 2026 PPE Pain Points Study Results Research highlights steady progress yet ongoing challenges with compliance, comfort, and fit affecting worker safety.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115355 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:02:08 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115355-isea-and-j-j-keller-release-2026-ppe-pain-points-study-results Mental Health Awareness Linked to Workplace Safety Initiatives As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Clare Epstein of Vector Solutions spoke to ISHN about why mental health is so important as part of workplace safety initiatives.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115352 Thu, 28 May 2026 13:26:18 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115352-mental-health-awareness-linked-to-workplace-safety-initiatives Intelligent Software is Modernizing Hazmat Management at NASA and the DoD Scott Woestman, Group Vice President of Public Sector at Sphera, talks about how the company has been working with NASA and the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the DoD, to modernize how they handle hazardous materials.


]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115348 Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115348-intelligent-software-is-modernizing-hazmat-management-at-nasa-and-the-dod Psychosocial Hazards Linked to More Than 800,000 Worker Deaths Annually On-the-job psychosocial risk factors may contribute to more than 800,000 worker deaths globally each year due to cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders, according to recent research.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115340 Thu, 21 May 2026 13:57:58 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115340-psychosocial-hazards-linked-to-more-than-800-000-worker-deaths-annually How to Leave a Job the Right Way: An EHS Perspective While looking forward to future improvements, it is worth thinking about current safety, continuity, and professional reputation.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115337 Wed, 20 May 2026 14:40:47 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115337-how-to-leave-a-job-the-right-way-an-ehs-perspective Indoor Air Quality's Hidden Impact on Workplace Productivity and Cognitive Performance Indoor environments shape how people think, feel and perform. However, indoor air quality (IAQ) is often an underestimated factor in occupational wellness.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115336 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:03:11 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115336-indoor-air-qualitys-hidden-impact-on-workplace-productivity-and-cognitive-performance OSHA Discusses ‘Good Headspace’ — Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing Promoting “good headspace” means workers are in a healthy, productive mindset to manage thoughts and emotions. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115335 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:09:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115335-osha-discusses-good-headspace-improving-mental-health-and-wellbeing How AI Tests EHS Professional Ethics “Our profession's ethics canons — duty to workers, scientific integrity, transparency, independent professional judgment — get harder, not easier, when AI is in the loop."

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115334 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:04:04 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115334-how-ai-tests-ehs-professional-ethics The Next Safety Incident May Start Between Your Systems Most safety conversations today focus on people, procedures, and training. And they should. But there’s a growing risk in modern operations that doesn’t get enough attention

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115333 Fri, 15 May 2026 15:36:06 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115333-the-next-safety-incident-may-start-between-your-systems PODCAST | The Hidden Asset in Your Supply Chain While many think reusable packaging is just a "green" choice, it can also be a strategic asset for navigating federal regulations and tight margins.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115328 Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115328-podcast-the-hidden-asset-in-your-supply-chain What is Fall of Ground in Underground Mining? Fall of ground refers to the unexpected collapse or detachment of rock from the roof, sidewalls, or face of an underground excavation.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115327 Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115327-what-is-fall-of-ground-in-underground-mining Why Your Lockout Procedures Stop Matching Reality Within 12 Months Procedural changes can alter the isolation requirements for a machine, but maintenance work orders rarely trigger a corresponding update to the LOTO procedure. Over time, the gap between what the procedure says and what the machine actually requires grows. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115325 Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115325-why-your-lockout-procedures-stop-matching-reality-within-12-months The Progression Problem: Why Safety Programs Stall and How to Move Workers Forward The gap between awareness and action is not a training problem, but instead a culture problem. Culture problems always require a different set of tools than a refresher training course or a revised work procedure.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115308 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115308-the-progression-problem-why-safety-programs-stall-and-how-to-move-workers-forward National Safety Council and Wolters Kluwer Enablon Report Finds Adoption of AI Growing Rapidly Among EHS Pros Enthusiasm for AI accompanied by caution, as 90% of safety professionals agree guardrails are needed.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115305 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115305-national-safety-council-and-wolters-kluwer-enablon-report-finds-adoption-of-ai-growing-rapidly-among-ehs-pros Avetta’s Wyatt Bradbury Named ASSP’s Safety Professional of the Year A significant focus for Bradbury during his tenure at Avetta has been the company’s SMI and CMI.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115310 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:54:34 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115310-avettas-wyatt-bradbury-named-assps-safety-professional-of-the-year Are Safety Jobs Safe from an AI Takeover? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know there is widespread apprehension about AI taking away thousands and thousands, if not millions, of jobs —  whole categories of jobs. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115307 Fri, 01 May 2026 17:13:35 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115307-are-safety-jobs-safe-from-an-ai-takeover 92% of Workers Say Safety Boosts Productivity; Operational Risks Are Undermining Business Growth EcoOnline research shows workplace safety is now a business performance driver, but persistent incidents and operational strain are hindering progress.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115304 Fri, 01 May 2026 15:52:18 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115304-92-of-workers-say-safety-boosts-productivity-operational-risks-are-undermining-business-growth Critical Infrastructure Assessment Requirements for Industrial Facilities in High-Wind Zones A plan that looks comprehensive on paper does not guarantee protection in a real-world high-wind event. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115301 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:44:08 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115301-critical-infrastructure-assessment-requirements-for-industrial-facilities-in-high-wind-zones Preventing Prescription Drug Misuse: A Workplace Safety Strategy Employers Can’t Overlook Prescription opioids and other controlled substances remain widely used to treat workplace and non-workplace injuries.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115300 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:02:50 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115300-preventing-prescription-drug-misuse-a-workplace-safety-strategy-employers-cant-overlook Workplaces Invited to National Launch Event to Kick Off Canadian Safety and Health Week 2026 From May 4-9, 2026, workplaces across Canada are encouraged to celebrate Safety and Health Week and promote awareness of injury and illness prevention at work.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115299 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:42:54 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115299-workplaces-invited-to-national-launch-event-to-kick-off-canadian-safety-and-health-week-2026 China International OSH Expo Showcases Innovations with 43K Attendees CIOSH is part of Messe Düsseldorf’s portfolio of worldwide occupational safety and health trade fairs, including A+A, the world’ leading trade fair in this sector. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115296 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:43:58 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115296-china-international-osh-expo-showcases-innovations-with-43k-attendees Plant Safety Protocols Need to Keep Up With the Heavily Automated Fulfillment Center When the equipment on the floor dramatically shifts, the rules protecting the people around it also need to change.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115295 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:24:19 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115295-plant-safety-protocols-need-to-keep-up-with-the-heavily-automated-fulfillment-center Avetta Joins Z16 Committee to Advance Safety Performance Measurement Standards Adopted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and administered by the ASSP, Z16.1 provides a framework for measuring, recording and analyzing occupational safety and health data.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115293 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:24 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115293-avetta-joins-z16-committee-to-advance-safety-performance-measurement-standards Designing for Downtime Prevention: How Smart Facilities Stay Running Advanced design strategies for hospital systems prioritize preventive solutions. That means not just creating a strategy to react to situations. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115290 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:18:56 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115290-designing-for-downtime-prevention-how-smart-facilities-stay-running National COSH Reveals Dirty Dozen 2026: The Companies Putting Workers Most at Risk New report released during Workers’ Memorial Week highlighting preventable workplace hazards and calls for urgent accountability.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115284 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:50:30 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115284-national-cosh-reveals-dirty-dozen-2026-the-companies-putting-workers-most-at-risk The Journeys of Retired Safety Professionals: Stories and Advice A retired safety expert shares personal stories on how to remain active in the industry and have a meaningful life after full-time work.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115278 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115278-the-journeys-of-retired-safety-professionals-stories-and-advice