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The ISF: Moving Workplace Safety Beyond Compliance

In this episode of the OH&S Safety Pod, ASSP CEO Jennifer McNelly discusses the Intersociety Forum’s call to move beyond compliance and adopt risk-based, business-integrated safety practices that improve both worker protection and organizational performance. Listen Now

April/May 2025

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Arizona Governor Forms Heat Safety Task Force to Protect Workers

A new statewide effort brings together employers, workers, and safety officials to address rising heat risks on the job. Read Now
- Heat Stress
- Regulatory & Standards
AIHA Unveils Heat Stress App 2.0 to Address Indoor Occupational Heat Risks

With high temperatures increasingly affecting indoor workplaces, a newly enhanced mobile app offers real-time heat stress monitoring, health alerts, and risk assessment tools for employers and employees alike. Read Now
- Industry Events
- Safety Apps
OSHA Updates Workplace Inspection Program

The updated inspection program targets workplaces with high, rising, or unusually low injury and illness rates. Read Now
- Industrial Hygiene
- Regulatory & Standards
Two Industry Leaders Join Forces to Advance Worker Well-Being Through Innovation

Epicore Biosystems and DuPont are collaborating to combine wearable biometrics with protective gear to support worker health and safety. Read Now
- Heat Stress
- Wearables
Wayne State Expands Mental Health Outreach to Michigan’s Construction Industry

A new statewide training initiative empowers construction teams with tools to recognize mental health challenges, foster resilience, and support workplace well-being. Read Now
- Total Worker Health
- Construction Safety
Steven Thygerson Named ASSP's 2025 Safety Professional of the Year

Brigham Young University professor Steven Thygerson is recognized by ASSP for his outstanding contributions to workplace safety through education, research, and global outreach. Read Now
- Industry Events
- Safety Culture
Knowing Danger Isn’t Enough — Pinpointing It Is the Key to Safer Workplaces

Organizations must move beyond general safety awareness to pinpointing specific risks in order to prevent workplace injuries and build proactive safety cultures. Read Now
- Safety Culture
- Hazard Communication
FAA Hosts Industry Forum to Advance Ramp Worker Safety Nationwide

A cross-sector aviation forum gathered in D.C. to address ramp worker safety hazards and explore collaborative safety solutions. Read Now
- Disaster Preparedness
- Enforcement
Keynote Voices at AIHA Connect 2025 Champion Communication and Inclusion

AIHA Connect 2025 features keynotes from David Finch on neurodiversity and Evy Poumpouras on human connection—powerfully framing a people-centered conference. Read Now
- Industrial Hygiene
- Industry Events
Early-Career Pros Learn to Bridge Science and Strategy at AIHA Connect 2025

At AIHA Connect 2025, early-career OEHS professionals are gaining vital business communication skills to effectively advocate for workplace health and safety initiatives. Read Now
- Industry Events
- Industrial Hygiene
Early Morning Miles for a Good Cause: AIHF Fun Run/Walk Returns

The 39th Annual AIHF Fun Run/Walk invites AIHA attendees to support future OEHS professionals with a 5K run, 2K walk, or sleep-in donation. Read Now
- Industry Events
- Industrial Hygiene
AIHA Conference and Expo Launches with Full Week of Education, Innovation, and Industry Collaboration

The 2025 AIHA Conference and Expo brings professionals together for a dynamic week of education, innovation, and hands-on learning in occupational and environmental health. Read Now
- Industry Events
- Industrial Hygiene
Cal/OSHA Reinforces Heat Illness Prevention as California Temperatures Climb

As California temperatures rise, employers are being urged to take proactive steps to protect workers from the dangers of heat illness in both indoor and outdoor settings. Read Now
- Heat Stress
- Regulatory & Standards

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