Federal regulations often take years – sometimes decades – to come to fruition. In the current presidential administration, the focus is on deregulation – and experts say the process of rolling back a rule can prove just as slow. Read more

As mental health in the workplace receives increased attention, what role – if any – should the safety professional play in gauging workers' mental well-being? Is the question an overdue recognition of a major contributor to worker health and safety, or a distraction from the primary responsibilities of injury prevention? Read more

OSHA data shows 23 workers were killed in trench collapses in 2016 – surpassing the combined total from 2014 and 2015. "Employers need to realize that any excavation has the potential for exposure to serious injury and fatality," one expert says. Read more

Once relegated to science fiction and other works of popular culture, exoskeletons are showing promise in providing ergonomic support and preventing injuries among people who work in physically demanding jobs. Read more

SAFETY LEADERSHIP

"Many organizations still are using safety programs from the past century," says DEKRA Insight's Don Groover, who describes four ways organizations can update their programs to respond to "the safety needs of today." Read more

ALL ABOUT YOU

Rewarding yourself "is a proven way to help you stay motivated," says veteran safety pro turned professional speaker Richard Hawk, who describes six simple ways to give yourself an emotional boost. Read more