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The Talent Crunch in Construction Safety: Why EHS Pros Are the New MVPs of Mega-Projects
By Kyle Berthold, Director of Talent Acquisition, Progressive Safety The New Frontier of Construction EHS Staffing If you’ve tried building an EHS team for a large-scale construction project recently, you’ve probably noticed—it’s tough out there. The construction industry has entered [...]
Safeguarding Your Workplace: Comprehensive Crime Prevention for National Crime Prevention Month in October
By Derek Farmer, CSP, MBA Understanding Local Risks: Leveraging Crime Data Effective crime prevention begins with situational awareness. While violent crime in the U.S. decreased by 3% in 2024, property crimes such as theft and vandalism increased, particularly in urban [...]
Breaking the Silence: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
By Derek Farmer, CSP, MBA, Director of Risk and Safety Services, Progressive Safety In today’s fast-paced work environments, mental health is as critical to safety and productivity as any physical hazard. Stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression don’t just affect [...]
Drafting Your Fantasy Safety Team: Who’s Your Quarterback?
By TJ Slyter, President, Progressive Safety As football season kicks off, many of us are building our fantasy rosters. But here’s a thought — what if we built a Fantasy Safety Team for our workplace? Whether you’re on a [...]
Hazard Identification: Driving Safety for OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week 2025
OSHA’s Safe and Sound Week, scheduled for August 11–17, 2025, is a national initiative to strengthen workplace safety through proactive hazard identification. Hosted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), this event encourages employers and workers to identify and [...]
Staying Safe in the Heat: Understanding Heat Exhaustion and OSHA’s Evolving Regulations
As July’s scorching temperatures settle in, heat exhaustion remains a serious concern for workers across industries. Whether you’re on a construction site, in a warehouse, or working outdoors, the risk of heat-related illnesses is real. In this blog, we’ll [...]





