Explore the freshest and most trending topics currently making waves in industrial safety and health. Dive into the latest buzz, timely insights, and noteworthy content that's driving our industry forward. https://www.ishn.com/rss/4279-industrial-safety-health-top-stories en-us Larry Sloan, CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), is stepping down at the end of 2026 after 10 years managing the association. ISHN interviewed Sloan for an EHS overview. Larry Sloan, CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), is stepping down at the end of 2026 after 10 years managing the association. ISHN interviewed Sloan for an EHS overview. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115421 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:45:49 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115421-2016-2026-aihas-outgoing-ceo-charts-changes-and-issues In 2022, the latest data available, the injury and illness rate in the warehouse sector stood at 4.8 cases per 100 full-time workers, compared to 2.7 across industry as a whole. In 2022, the latest data available, the injury and illness rate in the warehouse sector stood at 4.8 cases per 100 full-time workers, compared to 2.7 across industry as a whole. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115415 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:57:02 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115415-why-storage-system-design-is-now-an-osha-priority Understanding loading dock trailer creep prevention is not enough. The real question is whether your facility is prepared to implement the engineered solutions that physically eliminate the hazard. Understanding loading dock trailer creep prevention is not enough. The real question is whether your facility is prepared to implement the engineered solutions that physically eliminate the hazard.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115414 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:42:41 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115414-overcoming-trailer-creep-hazards-through-engineered-loading-dock-solutions While traditional ergonomics programs successfully target major posture and lifting risks, repetitive hand and wrist strains have historically flown under the radar. While traditional ergonomics programs successfully target major posture and lifting risks, repetitive hand and wrist strains have historically flown under the radar.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115405 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115405-how-human-led-ai-is-rewriting-the-ergonomics-playbook A safety data sheet library that registers as complete on an internal audit can look very different to an OSHA compliance officer working through the facility's chemical inventory one product at a time. A safety data sheet library that registers as complete on an internal audit can look very different to an OSHA compliance officer working through the facility's chemical inventory one product at a time.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115400 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:35:56 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115400-how-ai-can-help-safety-teams-keep-sds-records-searchable-current-and-audit-ready With warming trends now documented across 41 states and heatwaves occurring at roughly twice the frequency seen in the 1960s, an issue that used to be limited to certain seasons is now emerging as an ongoing occupational risk. With warming trends now documented across 41 states and heatwaves occurring at roughly twice the frequency seen in the 1960s, an issue that used to be limited to certain seasons is now emerging as an ongoing occupational risk.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115393 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:11:50 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115393-managing-workplace-heat-risk-osha-requirements-for-employers Adverse health conditions tied to psychosocial risk hazards may contribute globally to more than 840,000 worker deaths annually, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO). Adverse health conditions tied to psychosocial risk hazards may contribute globally to more than 840,000 worker deaths annually, according to the International Labor Organization (ILO).

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115392 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:55:38 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115392-how-to-recognize-and-reduce-non-physical-hazards-is-total-worker-health-the-answer As global supply chains face increased scrutiny, food plants are looking to hygienic plastic pallets to drive cleaner, safer and more efficient operations. As global supply chains face increased scrutiny, food plants are looking to hygienic plastic pallets to drive cleaner, safer and more efficient operations.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115381 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115381-the-role-hygiene-plays-in-food-manufacturing-applications A two-year Chemical Safety Board investigation reveals a series of lapses. This case study provides OSH professionals with a roadmap to prevent such massive failures A two-year Chemical Safety Board investigation reveals a series of lapses. This case study provides OSH professionals with a roadmap to prevent such massive failures

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115384 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:36:48 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115384-it-was-just-sugar-catastrophic-safety-failures-in-louisville Every jobsite has its own unique safety requirements, so there is no universal solution for selecting work boots.  Every jobsite has its own unique safety requirements, so there is no universal solution for selecting work boots.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115376 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115376-rethinking-safety-footwear-for-the-modern-jobsite peter.furst@gmail.com (Peter G. Furst) To improve operational outcomes, businesses commonly focused on what was not working in order to “fix” them and so improve organizational results. The Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Model was influenced by numerous research studies of positive outcomes in the fields of sports, medicine, and behavior science. To improve operational outcomes, businesses commonly focused on what was not working in order to “fix” them and so improve organizational results. The Appreciative Inquiry (AI) Model was influenced by numerous research studies of positive outcomes in the fields of sports, medicine, and behavior science.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115375 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115375-the-appreciative-inquiry-index-offers-transformational-management-tool Recognized for his exceptional leadership and technical expertise, Wyatt Bradbury talks about modern indicator-based safety strategies and advocating for inclusive safety standards. 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 dan.markiewicz@gmail.com (Dan Markiewicz MS, CIH, CSP, RMP) The word “well-being” has helped to define industrial hygiene from its earliest days to the present. What does it mean today? The word “well-being” has helped to define industrial hygiene from its earliest days to the present. What does it mean today?

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115372 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115372-delphi-consensus-study-a-better-measure-of-well-being In construction, manufacturing, and other high-exertion industries, heat exposure is predictable, measurable, and something we see season after season. Yet many heat illness prevention efforts still focus primarily on what happens during the work shift. In construction, manufacturing, and other high-exertion industries, heat exposure is predictable, measurable, and something we see season after season. Yet many heat illness prevention efforts still focus primarily on what happens during the work shift.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115370 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115370-heat-illness-prevention-begins-long-before-temperatures-rise Werner is bridging the disconnect between compliance and real-world behavior, and building a sustainable culture where safety is deeply personal. Werner is bridging the disconnect between compliance and real-world behavior, and building a sustainable culture where safety is deeply personal.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115363 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115363-safety-stand-down-turns-awareness-into-safer-jobsite-behaviors Psychological and psychosocial safety are two different things. 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 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. 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 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. 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 Two warehouse worker deaths occurred during OSHA's active National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting warehousing operations. Two warehouse worker deaths occurred during OSHA's active National Emphasis Program (NEP) targeting warehousing operations.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115346 Wed, 27 May 2026 10:50:07 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115346-after-march-2026-rivian-death-safety-managers-reassess-loading-dock-systems-under-oshas-warehouse-emphasis-program In advanced manufacturing, the dust doesn’t need to pile up like snowdrifts to become a problem. Sometimes all it takes is a microscopic cloud, the wrong spark, and a few seconds of bad luck. In advanced manufacturing, the dust doesn’t need to pile up like snowdrifts to become a problem. Sometimes all it takes is a microscopic cloud, the wrong spark, and a few seconds of bad luck. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115341 Tue, 26 May 2026 09:57:22 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115341-navigating-the-new-era-of-combustible-dust 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. 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 On the latest episode of ISHN’s podcast, Simon Goncharenko dissects the dual challenges of fraudulent site access and the massive generational knowledge transfer currently facing the workforce. On the latest episode of ISHN’s podcast, Simon Goncharenko dissects the dual challenges of fraudulent site access and the massive generational knowledge transfer currently facing the workforce.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115338 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115338-podcast-shadows-on-the-job-site While looking forward to future improvements, it is worth thinking about current safety, continuity, and professional reputation. 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 environments shape how people think, feel and perform. However, indoor air quality (IAQ) is often an underestimated factor in occupational wellness. 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 “Our profession's ethics canons — duty to workers, scientific integrity, transparency, independent professional judgment — get harder, not easier, when AI is in the loop." “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 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 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 While many think reusable packaging is just a "green" choice, it can also be a strategic asset for navigating federal regulations and tight margins. 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 Fall of ground refers to the unexpected collapse or detachment of rock from the roof, sidewalls, or face of an underground excavation. 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 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. 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 Mike works in a large consumer goods warehouse, driving a forklift. For the past week or two he hasn’t been himself. Coworkers have noticed the change. Mike works in a large consumer goods warehouse, driving a forklift. For the past week or two he hasn’t been himself. Coworkers have noticed the change. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115323 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:29:26 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115323-how-to-tell-when-a-co-worker-is-impaired-a-safety-pros-challenge