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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 [...]
Prioritizing Wellness: Fatigue, Drug and Alcohol Abuse, and Mental Health for National Safety Month Week 4
As we wrap up National Safety Month, Week 4 focuses on wellness—a critical pillar of safety in both workplaces and personal lives. This week, we emphasize holistic approaches to safety, with wellness at the heart of keeping individuals safe and thriving. [...]
Continuous Improvement in Occupational Safety: Kicking Off National Safety Month
June marks National Safety Month, a time to reinforce workplace safety and health. The first week is an ideal opportunity to focus on continuous improvement in occupational safety, using structured approaches like the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) process and integrating Prevention [...]





