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Kevin Denis shares how the recently updated ANSI/ASSP Z359.2 standard can help you improve your fall protection system and better protect workers at height.

Todd Schultz shares how OSHA on-site consultation can help small and medium-sized businesses establish and improve their safety and health management systems.

Emerging technologies are changing the way safety professionals approach ergonomics. Here are five tools that could help you address workplace challenges.

OSHA has launched a national emphasis program to address hazards in warehouses, processing facilities, distribution centers and high-risk retail establishments.

OSH professionals thinking about attending this fall’s SafetyFOCUS event should register soon to avoid a rate increase. The regular rate expires after Aug. 10.

As part of a national effort to better protect workers and communities from extreme heat, OSHA has issued a hazard alert for heat and will increase enforcement efforts to prevent heat exposure in the workplace.

Struck-by incidents are the second leading cause of fatalities among U.S. construction workers. Use these tips from Carl Heinlein to address struck-by hazards.

OSHA is proposing to revise the PPE standard for the construction industry to ensure it clearly states that PPE must fit each affected employee properly. Comments are due Sept. 18.

Under a new rule that takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, certain employers in designated high-hazard industries will need to electronically submit injury and illness information to OSHA.

ASSP recently submitted comments to OSHA on the use of leading indicators and their impact on workplace safety and health.

ASSP's signature event attracted nearly 6,000 OSH professionals in June to set an in-person attendance record for the global event.

The ASSP Foundation is awarding $334,500 in scholarships and grants to help many people achieve their educational and career goals in safety and health.

The opportunity to secure a discounted rate for the fall session of SafetyFOCUS concludes next week when early bird registration ends June 29.

Many who identify as LGBTQ+ have contributed to the improvement of safety and health through leadership, innovation and research. Here are 10 of their stories.

ASSP and VPPPA signed a memorandum of understanding June 15 and will assist OSHA in modernizing its longstanding Voluntary Protection Programs.

CEO Jennifer McNelly of ASSP spoke June 14 at the “Safety as a Core Workplace Value National Listening Session” held by OSHA in Washington, D.C.

Safety 2023 panelists will present four ideas that are changing our profession. Learn more about these concepts and the leaders advocating for them.

OSHA is asking for stakeholder input on their current use of leading indicators and their impact on managing safety and health management systems as the agency considers developing a leading indicators resource.

Registration is open for the fall session of SafetyFOCUS, the semi-annual in-depth education experience set for Sept. 18-22 in Arlington, VA, and online.

ANSI and UL Standards & Engagement have published a draft whitepaper, "Principles for Measuring the Impact of Voluntary Consensus Standards on Human Health and Safety." The groups are seeking public comments by June 15.