At least 30 states are reporting spikes in fatal opioid overdoses and ongoing concern about mental illness or substance use disorders, all in connection with COVID-19.

Guardair Corporation, the largest domestic manufacturer of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliant safety air guns and pneumatic accessories, has developed an innovative product to spray cleaning solutions and disinfectants onto workplace surfaces to keep employees safe from infection.

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (“PIP”), a supplier of hand protection and PPE, announces the launch of the PIP^® ESSENTIALS™ SafetyBook, a succinct best practices guide featuring basic protocols related to safe distancing, hygiene and new PPE.

The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world’s oldest professional safety organization with 40,000 members globally, released a statement from ASSP President Diana Stegall, CSP, CFPS, ARM, SMS, CPCU, on behalf of the Society’s Board of Directors.

“As a result of last week’s tragic events in Minneapolis, today’s unparalleled challenges mean we are facing national strife in the midst of a worldwide pandemic."

The American Industrial Hygiene Association unveiled its brand evolution at Virtual AIHce EXP 2020, which better reflects its diverse membership today and looks toward the future of the profession.

To open National Safety Month, the National Safety Council has unveiled a new look for the next chapter of safety and a renewed commitment to eliminating the leading causes of preventable death and injury focused on the workplace, roadway and impairment.

Wildeck, Inc. announcea effective June 1, 2020, stocked guarding product orders less than $5,000 (list price) will ship in 2 days.

After temporarily suspending its flagship DriveReady Advantage™ open enrollment program to avoid health exposure related to the COVID-19 crisis, the company has introduced additional social distancing components to continue providing fleets with essential driver safety training.

Avetta, a provider of supply chain risk management, announced the company has been awarded a Gold Stevie® for Avetta Connect™: The Platform for Interconnecting Workers Across the Supply Chain. The company will be recognized at the 18th Annual American Business Awards® virtual awards ceremony on August 5. It’s the second consecutive year Avetta has been honored with a Gold Award.