Industrial Safety & Hygiene News

Environmental Health and SafetySafety TechnologyWorkplace Safety Culture Her name is Patty. She lives in your headset now. You wear it, every day for the entire shift. Patty listens while you take the order. She checks whether you used the phrases she was trained to reward: “Welcome to Burger King,” “please,” “thank you.” She transcribes you in real time and scores you on friendliness.

"MSDs impact millions of workers and cost employers billions of dollars each year," said Katherine Mendoza, senior director of workplace safety programs at NSC. "The findings from the 2024-2025 grant recipients demonstrate that emerging technologies can help organizations better understand workplace risks, engage workers and implement targeted solutions that improve safety outcomes.

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $12.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support the delivery of training and education to help workers and employers identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.

Safety Product Innovations Operating in the industrial laser settings poses safety hazards, particularly for the eyes and skin. NoIR industrial laser safety glasses provide the right protection and comfort for extended wear. The NoIR industrial laser eyewear selection combines cutting-edge protective technology with practical design features for safety solutions that workers will wear consistently.

AD announced it has earned multiple workplace recognitions in 2026, including Philadelphia Inquirer and USA Today Top Workplaces honors in the U.S. and continued Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces recognition in Canada. In the U.S., AD has been named a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces winner for the eighth consecutive year and, for the third time, has been recognized as a USA Today Top Workplaces winner.

Larry Sloan, CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), is stepping down at the end of 2026 after 10 years managing the association. From his vantage point and many connections throughout the EHS field Larry has a keen perspective on changes in the field during his tenure and current issues. ISHN recently interviewed Sloan for an overview of the EHS landscape and AIHA developments.

Every year OSHA’s penalties increase at the rate of inflation, but this year the Office of Management and Budget ruled out an increase on a technicality, according to the Confined Space newsletter. The increase was to take place in January, based on the Consumer Price Index (which measures inflation) reported for October, 2025. But the government was shut down last October and the CPI was not issued. In April OMB director Russell T.

Today's Safety News Leviton announced in its 2025 Sustainability Report that the company reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% since 2021, a significant milestone as Leviton celebrates 120 years of innovation. Driven by its CN2030 program, Leviton continues to accelerate its transition to renewable and clean energy sources while strategically investing in certified carbon offset projects to address residual emissions.

Monique Parker, CSP, chief sustainability officer at Elevra Lithium, began serving as the 111th president of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and chair of the ASSP Foundation, the Society’s charitable arm. Parker will serve a one-year term and succeeds Linda Tapp, CSP, ALCM, CPTD, president of SafetyFUNdamentals.

Safety Product Innovations ISN, a global leader in contractor and supplier information management services, announced enhancements to its My Company Training™ tool, which expands Easygenerator® EasyAI capabilities alongside the continued growth of its Learning Management System (LMS). Available exclusively to ISNetworld® customers, these enhancements help contractors more efficiently create, deliver, and scale workforce training.