News from the Safety Industry

Workers are optimistic about how technologies, such as robotics and AI, can enhance safety.

The two organizations have teamed up to improve workplace safety by sharing resources and promoting joint volunteer efforts.

Robert Pater, creator of the MoveSMART system, reflects on his 20 years writing the Breakthrough Strategies column for OH&S and discusses why slips, trips, and falls remain prevalent in the workplace, as well as emerging safety trends and risks that professionals should keep an eye on.

Creating an effective safety audit schedule is essential for managing high-risk tasks and improving safety processes during production shutdowns.

The agency cited the employer for a total of $283,115 in proposed penalties.

A structured approach to administrative controls can improve workplace safety by organizing and prioritizing these controls, much like how engineering controls are categorized in the hierarchy of controls.

With this acquisition, Benchmark Gensuite aims to enhance field safety operations by digitizing workflows and improving real-time risk mitigation for frontline workers.

Only 6 percent of employees report AI-related safety enhancements at their organizations, according to a recent report.

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like advanced vacuums, puncture-resistant gloves, and ergonomic exosuits.

The new guidelines emphasize the ethical usage of AI, aiming to improve job quality and protect workers.