☕New Heat Summit Speakers

Good morning! A new week is here, and with it, more chances to lead, protect, and raise the bar for what safety should look like. You’re not just checking boxes—you’re out there making real change, and that’s something worth celebrating.

THIS WEEK’S TIPS

This week’s safety upgrades:

• Heat Safety Summit

• New NIOSH Guidelines

• Spring Safety Reminders

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

This Weeks Professional Development Tip

• How to Write an Email That Will Actually Get a Response

NIOSH asks: Can You Hear Me Now?

That loud machinery on the job might be doing more than just ringing your ears—it could be damaging your hearing for good. And if chemicals are involved? You could be risking balance issues, too."

NIOSH has released new guidance to help recycling facilities protect workers from noise-induced hearing loss and exposure to ototoxicants. From isolating loud equipment to annual hearing tests and proper PPE, the document lays out clear steps employers should take—but how many are actually doing it?

It’s Coming. We’ve Got You Covered!

Heat kills. Let’s do something about it.

Every year, workers suffer and die from heat-related illnesses—and it’s preventable. Waiting for change isn’t an option, so we’re taking action. Introducing the Safety Knights ♞ Heat Safety Summit!

Heat stress is a massive problem, and waiting for change isn’t an option. So we’re bringing together top experts, real-world strategies, and no-fluff conversations to help safety pros take action now. The best part - it’s completely FREE to attend!

🗓️March 24-28th

We’ve added more speakers since last week with more to come. Haven’t signed up yet, come and see what you’re missing and register here!

Mental Health at Work: Supportive in Theory, Risky in Practice

Most workers say they’d support a colleague opening up about mental health—but nearly half fear doing the same would hurt their own careers. A new survey by NAMI shows that stigma, fear of judgment, and workplace culture are holding people back, even though 80% want more mental health resources and training. Only half know how to access mental health benefits, and just 1 in 5 receive any mental health training. The takeaway? Workers are ready for change—employers need to catch up.

Severe Pain, Not Work Pressure, Drives Opioid Use After Injury

Severe pain—not return-to-work timing—is the key driver of opioid use after a work injury, according to a Canadian study by the Institute for Work and Health. Among nearly 1,800 injured workers, those with severe pain were almost three times more likely to use opioids than those with little or no pain, regardless of whether they had modified duties or felt rushed back to work. The findings highlight a clear need for better pain management alternatives to reduce reliance on opioids in the injured worker population.

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

• Colorado Bill Seeks to Protect Workers from Extreme Temperatures

• Spring safety reminder: Wearing high-visibility apparel helps keep workers safe

• There is a workplace eye health crisis and it’s getting worse

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