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A tragic reminder of why strict lockout/tagout controls matter.
OSHA cited Taylor Farms New Jersey after a worker died during sanitation, issuing 16 violations and proposing $1.1M in penalties.

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#SafetyCulture #LockoutTagout #WorkplaceSafety #Ergonomics
OSHA Cites Taylor Farms After Worker Dies During Sanitation Process -- Occupational Health & Safety
A fatal machine-cleaning incident at a New Jersey processing facility has led to more than $1.1 million in OSHA penalties for willful and repeated lockout/tagout failures.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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🛠️ Understanding safety footwear protections just got easier. Our latest article breaks down ASTM markings like I/75, C/75, EH, PR & SD — and shows how to match the right footwear to real workplace hazards. Read now: ohsonline.com/articles/202...

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Decoding Safety Footwear Standards: A Practical Guide for Managers and Workers -- Occupational Health & Safety
From ASTM codes to slip resistance and electrical ratings, this guide breaks down the alphabet soup of safety footwear standards and shows how to apply them in real-world workplace decisions.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Hidden eye hazards put workers at risk — from chemical vapors to UV/IR radiation and airborne particles. Safety glasses alone aren’t enough.

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#EyeProtection #PPE #WorkplaceSafety #EHS
The Hidden Eye Hazards Putting Industrial Workers at Risk -- Occupational Health & Safety
From flying debris and chemical splashes to radiation, dust, and high-pressure equipment, industrial environments expose workers to eye hazards every day. Understanding these risks—and using the right...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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👟 Safety footwear standards can be tricky—but crucial. From ASTM codes to slip resistance and electrical ratings, here’s a practical guide for safety managers and workers: ohsonline.com/articles/202...

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Decoding Safety Footwear Standards: A Practical Guide for Managers and Workers -- Occupational Health & Safety
From ASTM codes to slip resistance and electrical ratings, this guide breaks down the alphabet soup of safety footwear standards and shows how to apply them in real-world workplace decisions.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Safety leaders: Are you up-to-date on fall protection gear best practices? This piece dives deep into what’s working—and what’s not—in modern industrial settings. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/202...

#FallProtection #IndustrialSafety #PPE #WorkplaceSafety #EHS
Construction Safety Regulations Update -- Occupational Health & Safety
OSHA has issued several regulatory updates affecting construction safety that employers will want to closely monitor.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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ISEA is recognizing three members of Congress for their leadership on worker safety and PPE innovation. The awards highlight bipartisan efforts to strengthen protections for workers across industries.

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#WorkerSafety #PPE #SafetyLeadership #ISEA #OHSMagazine
ISEA Honors Three Lawmakers for Leadership on Worker Safety and PPE Innovation -- Occupational Health & Safety
The International Safety Equipment Association recognized members of Congress for advancing worker protections, supporting PPE innovation, and championing federal safety programs during its Nov. 19 An...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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#MineSafety alert: The @USDOL awards $10.5 M+ across 45 states, the @NavajoNation and the @CNMIgov to boost miner training and reduce accidents. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/202...
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Labor Department Awards $10.5M to Strengthen Mine Safety Training Nationwide -- Occupational Health & Safety
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is distributing more than $10.5 million to 45 states, the Navajo Nation and the Northern Mariana Islands to support programs aimed at reducing mining a...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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How did the Superior Glove Team elevate workplace safety with innovative PPE strategies? Find out in our latest OH&S feature. 👉 ohsonline.com/articles/202...

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Material Limitations: What Glove Ratings Don’t Tell You -- Occupational Health & Safety
Understanding how thermoplastics, fibers, and reinforcements behave under real-world conditions helps safety professionals choose gloves that truly match the hazard.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Join our free OHS Democast on December 17, 2025 and see how leading safety pros use digital tools & dashboards to manage EHS performance. 👉 ohsonline.com/webcasts/202...
#EHS #SafetyTech #Webinar
OH&S Democast: A Closer Look at Cutting-Edge Safety Solutions -- Occupational Health & Safety
Join the OH&S Democast for an exclusive, insight-packed webinar showcasing innovative safety solutions to enhance workplace health and performance.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Don’t miss our free Executive Q&A on proactive chemical safety with Kristi Hames, CIH, CSP — Dec. 16, 2025. Register: ohsonline.com/webcasts/202...

Plus: Proposed cuts to the Chemical Safety Board could limit OSHA’s reach. ohsonline.com/articles/202...

#ChemicalSafety #ProcessSafety #EHSLeadership
Executive Q&A: Welcome to the Era of Proactive Chemical Safety -- Occupational Health & Safety
In this live Executive Q&A session, expert Kristi Hames, CIH, CSP, will break down what a more modern, proactive approach to chemical safety looks like, and how safety leaders can begin moving in that...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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New OH&S podcast — Episode 225 dives into maritime safety and highlights emerging challenges on the water. Tune in: ohsonline.com/articles/202...
#MaritimeSafety #Podcast225 #WorkplaceSafety
Charting the Course for Maritime Safety Education -- Occupational Health & Safety
OH&S SafetyPod welcomes Columbia Southern University’s Dr. Travis Smith and Bobby Oberlechner to discuss the university’s new maritime safety degree program and how it’s preparing future leaders for c...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Fleet professionals now have access to J. J. Keller’s CTRE™ certification program—building expertise in FMCSR compliance, driver qualification, HOS, audit readiness and more.
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Fleet Professionals Gain New Pathway to High-Level Compliance Training -- Occupational Health & Safety
J. J. Keller’s new CTRE™ program offers fleet professionals advanced, hands-on training in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, including driver qualification, hours-of-service, vehicle compl...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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AI-powered wearables are shifting workplace safety from reactive to proactive — monitoring health, environment and ergonomics in real time. ➡️ ohsonline.com/articles/202...

#SafetyTechnology #Wearables #IndustrialSafety
Smarter, Safer Workplaces: The Power of AI-Driven Wearables -- Occupational Health & Safety
AI-powered wearables are reshaping workplace safety by monitoring real-time health, ergonomic movements and environmental hazards. As connected workplaces expand in 2026, these tools help organization...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Retirement doesn’t mean stepping away from safety—learn how experienced professionals continue shaping workplace safety even after they leave the floor.
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Retirement Doesn’t Mean Stepping Away from Safety -- Occupational Health & Safety
Retired Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety professionals continue to shape the field through mentorship, teaching, and advocacy—ensuring that the next generation carries forward a legacy...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Stay ahead in workplace safety — subscribe to OH&S’s free e-newsletters: twice weekly industry news and bi-monthly product spotlights. ➡️ ohsonline.com/pages/email-...
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November 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Workers are still exposed to dangerous levels of ethylene oxide due to OSHA’s outdated standard. It’s time for stronger protections.
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#ChemicalSafety #IndustrialHygiene #WorkerProtection
The Urgent Need to Fix OSHA’s Ethylene Oxide Standard -- Occupational Health & Safety
Despite decades of scientific evidence linking ethylene oxide to cancer and other serious health effects, OSHA’s 40-year-old exposure limits continue to leave medical sterilization and manufacturing w...
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November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Predictive tech is transforming warehouse safety — smart sensors, AI analytics and real-time monitoring are helping forecast hazards and protect workers in high-demand environments.

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Predictive Technology Is Improving Warehouse Safety -- Occupational Health & Safety
AI-driven predictive technology is reshaping warehouse safety. From smart cameras and sensors to wearables and VR training, new tools are helping managers detect risks early, prevent injuries, and cre...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Safety culture shouldn’t be a side effect — it should be a managed outcome. New OH&S piece breaks down how regular assessments, data patterns and aligned leadership can shift culture from reactive to high-performance.

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#SafetyCulture #EHS #Leadership
Make Culture a Managed Outcome: Aligning Safety, Strategy, and Performance -- Occupational Health & Safety
Safety performance is an outcome of culture—the conditions leaders create through organization, leadership, measurement, and learning. Regular culture assessments, strategic alignment, and data-driven...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The right protective garment is not always the “heaviest”—it’s the one that actually matches the hazard. Dive into this piece to see how proper PPE-garment selection can balance protection, comfort and practicality ➡️ ohsonline.com/articles/202...
#PPE #SafetyApparel #IndustrialSafety #EHS
Matching the Garment to the Hazard -- Occupational Health & Safety
Important considerations for selecting protective apparel that aligns with real world risks.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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🔧 Predictive tech is transforming warehouse safety—anticipating risks before they happen, not just reacting to them. 🤖
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Predictive Technology Is Improving Warehouse Safety -- Occupational Health & Safety
AI-driven predictive technology is reshaping warehouse safety. From smart cameras and sensors to wearables and VR training, new tools are helping managers detect risks early, prevent injuries, and cre...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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New standards are shaping the future of safe, healthy & modern workplaces. 🧑‍💼🔧
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#WorkplaceSafety #ModernWork #Standards #EHS
A+A 2025 Sets New Standards for a Safe, Healthy, and Modern World of Work -- Occupational Health & Safety
The world’s leading safety and health trade fair drew 67,000 visitors and 2,340 exhibitors to Düsseldorf, showcasing advances in PPE, ergonomics, AI, and digital safety solutions alongside a 3,000-att...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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🏆 Innovation spotlight: The 2025 Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) New Product of the Year Awards honour the latest safety solutions that are raising the bar for worker health, efficiency and protection. Learn more 👉 ohsonline.com/pages/produc...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Construction Safety Week 2026 is scheduled for May 4-8, 2026, with the theme “All In Together” and a focus on the pillars Recognize • Respond • Respect. Join the movement to prevent serious injuries in high-hazard work. Learn more: ohsonline.com/articles/202...
#ConstructionSafety #SafetyCulture
Construction Safety Week 2026 to Focus on Industrywide Collaboration and Culture -- Occupational Health & Safety
Construction Safety Week returns May 4–8, 2026, with the theme “All In Together,” emphasizing unity, trust, and shared responsibility across all levels of the construction industry to strengthen safet...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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New tariffs on PPE could mean higher costs and fewer protections for frontline workers. The safety equipment industry warns this could lead to preventable injuries and billions in economic losses. Read more: ohsonline.com/articles/202...
#PPE #WorkplaceSafety #EHS
Safety Industry Warns New Tariffs Could Raise PPE Costs, Endanger Workers -- Occupational Health & Safety
A new ISEA report warns that tariffs on personal protective equipment enacted in 2025 could increase costs, reduce access to safety gear, and put millions of U.S. workers at risk. The study highlights...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM