David Kopf

Aliso Viejo

Publisher and Executive Editor at 1105 Media Inc.

Publisher and Executive Editor of @hmebusiness, the market leader for HME headlines, features and webinars. RTs aren't always endorsements. Opinions are mine.

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Articles

Previewing the Keynote Speakers at AIHA Connect 2025

1 week ago | ohsonline.com | Stasia DeMarco |David Kopf

AIHA Connect 2025 spotlights keynote speakers David Finch and Evy Poumpouras, who will inspire attendees with bold perspectives on neurodiversity, fearless leadership, and the future of work. AIHA Connect 2025 is set to feature two compelling keynote speakers who will challenge attendees to rethink inclusion, leadership, and the future of work.
A Hybrid Approach: Fire Training That Works

2 weeks ago | ohsonline.com | David Kopf

How combining hands-on experience with tech-enhanced methods improves fire response readiness. Effective fire training goes beyond classroom lectures and compliance checklists. To prepare workers for emergencies—whether it’s a Class A blaze involving paper and wood, or a Class B fire fed by flammable liquids—safety professionals must offer practical, scenario-based instruction.
Protecting NIOSH

2 weeks ago | ohsonline.com | David Kopf

Why HHS’s recent NIOSH layoffs should worry us—and how to help. If you’re a regular reader of OHSonline.com and our eNewsletter, then you caught the recent news about the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) layoffs, but in case you missed it, let’s review: On April 1, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) implemented significant workforce reductions that included 873 positions at NIOSH—about two-thirds of the institute’s staff.
Hearing Protection: Ensuring the Right Fit

2 weeks ago | ohsonline.com | David Kopf

Protecting employees’ hearing hinges on understanding the NIOSH’s recent recommendations and the latest hearing protection developments In the world of workplace health and safety, noise remains one of the most pervasive—and preventable—hazards.
Underscoring the Importance of Safety Assessments

1 month ago | ohsonline.com | David Kopf

How tailored safety assessments can help EHS professionals address risks, ensure compliance, and improve worker protection. Safety assessments are a critical tool for proactively identifying hazards and preventing workplace injuries—and they take center stage in the latest episode of the OH&S Safety Pod. In Episode 220, Executive Editor David Kopf speaks with Nick Brown, Senior Director of Services at Ansell, about the value of conducting regular, site-specific safety assessments.
How Strategic Safety Staffing Can Transform High-Risk Worksites

1 month ago | ohsonline.com | David Kopf

How the right safety professionals—whether full-time or on-call—can reduce incidents, improve morale, and drive operational efficiency. In high-risk industries like construction, energy, and manufacturing, one overlooked decision can make the difference between a safe jobsite and a serious incident. That’s why more companies are turning to strategic safety staffing to close gaps, improve compliance, and protect workers.
NIOSH Faces Major Layoffs Amid HHS Restructuring, Slashing Two-Thirds of Workforce

1 month ago | ohsonline.com | Stasia DeMarco |David Kopf

Agency to cut 873 positions in federal overhaul, impacting research on worker safety nationwide. HHS is laying off approximately 873 staff members at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which represents roughly two-thirds of the employees. NIOSH studies worker safety and health and its findings are used by various federal and state agencies, as well as the private sector and academia, to protect workers.
The Future of OSHA: What’s Next for the 54-Year-Old Agency?

1 month ago | ohsonline.com | David Kopf

Labor attorney Samuel Pond shares his take on OSHA’s uncertain future and the role safety professionals. Is the future of OSHA at risk? Samuel Pond, founding and managing partner of Pond Lehocky Giordano, joins the SafetyPod to explore the implications of political shifts that could reshape the agency responsible for safeguarding America’s workers. With more than 30 years of experience representing injured and disabled workers, Pond unpacks what’s behind Rep.
A Critical Safety Update

2 months ago | ohsonline.com | David Kopf

A quick rundown on OSHA’s recent arc flash guidance. For the first time in nearly two decades, OSHA updated its arc-flash hazard guidance on Nov. 25, 2024. This update provides clear instructions for both employers and workers, emphasizing two major risks: misidentifying energized work as de-energized and unsafe practices around low-voltage equipment.
The Importance of Women’s PPE

2 months ago | ohsonline.com | David Kopf

How to advance the availability of PPE that properly fits women workers and the #MyBodyMyPPE campaign. Properly fitting PPE is critical for ensuring comfort, effectiveness, and safety on the job, but for women in the workforce, sourcing PPE that is designed with their dimensions in mind isn’t always easy.