☕How to find your voice as a workplace safety leader

Good morning! Another week, another chance to make workplaces safer and smarter! Whether you're out in the field, behind a desk, or somewhere in between, your work makes a real impact. So grab your coffee, gear up, and let’s tackle the latest safety news, tips, and tools to keep you ahead of the game.

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THIS WEEK’S TIPS

This week’s safety upgrades:

• Lab Safety Culture

• Bird Flu Update

• Your Plan Language ToolKit

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

This Weeks Professional Development Tip

• How to find your voice as a workplace safety leader

OSHA Pick Has a Big Safety Resume—But Will It Matter?

Donald Trump just tapped former Amazon and UPS safety exec to lead OSHA. With decades in transportation safety, he knows the risks—but will he actually shake up workplace safety, or just keep the status quo? If confirmed, he’d be the first Senate-approved OSHA chief under Trump.

The big question: Will a corporate safety background help workers, or is this just another political move?

So You Have SDS, But How Do They Make Your Company Safer?

SDS tracking as a checkbox exercise can have real consequences for workplace safety. Join EcoOnline's webinar, “From Mandatory to Meaningful: Unlock the true value of Safety Data Sheets” and learn how to avoid common pitfalls and maximize the value of your Safety Data Sheets.

🗓 Date: Wednesday, February 26th
⏰ Time: 12 PM EST | 9 AM PST (Duration: 45 minutes)

Key takeaways include: Identifying the most frequent SDS errors Practical tips to correct and prevent them Creating meaningful safety compliance strategies

Seats are limited, so register today!

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Is Your Pharma Lab’s Safety Culture Putting You at Risk?

A weak biosafety culture isn’t just a compliance issue—it’s a disaster waiting to happen. Lab-acquired infections, regulatory fines, and preventable risks thrive where safety is an afterthought. The best labs don’t just follow the rules; they build a mindset where biosafety is second nature. Ready to find out if your lab is doing enough? Read more here.

Bird Flu is Spreading—Are Your Workers at Risk?

With bird flu spreading across livestock and poultry, workers in slaughterhouses, farms, and veterinary fields face serious risks. Oregon OSHA warns that unprotected contact with infected animals, raw milk, and contaminated surfaces can lead to infection. Proper PPE—fluid-resistant coveralls, respirators, gloves, and goggles—is critical. Employers must also ensure workers monitor for symptoms like fever, cough, and breathing difficulties. Is your workplace taking the right precautions? Find out here.

Your Ergo Solution.

Overexertion is costing companies $12.49 BILLION each year and feeding into a much larger problem! That’s why we’ve partnered with 3motionAI to enhance workplace safety with their Risk Flashlight solution. Together, we’re empowering EHS professionals to tackle these costly problems at the root, building a safer, more equitable workplace.

Steps to Take:

1. Learn more about 3motionAI: Read, here

2. Show company leadership how you can protect the bottom line.

3. Earn the respect you deserve by making a real impact.

NEWS
Your Virtual Water Cooler

• Ethylene oxide exposure: EPA aims to protect workers, lower emissions

• Plain Language Toolkit Creates Safer Workplaces

• Recent Federal OSHA Workplace Violence Case Provides a Road Map on General Duty Clause in Workplace Violence Cases

• Key Takeaways for Employers as Tuberculosis Cases Surge in Kansas

• The Pros and Cons: Maintaining Safety Balance in Efforts to Disrupt OSHA in 2025

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