Effective training helps workers understand gas hazards, respond to alarms, and reduce exposure to toxic, flammable, and oxygen-deficient atmospheres.

As wildfire risks grow nationwide, NFPA’s 2026 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day funding highlights the increasing overlap between community resilience and occupational safety responsibilities.

The new federal program aims to expand registered apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing, strengthening workforce training and supporting safer performance in safety-sensitive roles.

The National Safety Council (NSC) warns that evolving federal cannabis policy must be paired with strong impairment and safety controls to protect workers in safety-sensitive roles. As federal ...

From shifting federal regulations to the rise of AI-driven inspections, these are the most-read and most influential occupational safety stories of 2025. As 2025 draws to a close, the Occupational ...

AI is increasingly used to predict risks, prevent injuries, and support long-term safety decision-making, while raising important questions about governance, ethics, and worker trust. Artificial ...

Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Labor, administered by MSHA, will support mine safety and health training programs nationwide, expanding education and hazard awareness in a high-risk ...

Targeted training and clear protocols can help construction supervisors recognize mental health risks, respond with confidence and foster safer, more supportive job sites.

As digital safety tools become central to occupational health, organizations are rethinking how they protect lone and vulnerable workers through automation, smarter communication, flexible protocols ...