WorkSTEPS

Today, we recognize Juneteenth.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the end of slavery in the United States. It recognizes June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free.

It’s an opportunity to reflect on this history and the ongoing work to build stronger, more equitable workplaces.

We encourage our team, partners, and community to take time today to learn and reflect.

About 35% of workplace injuries happen within the first year—and many in the first 90 days.

Fit For Work's latest blog explores why new hire injury prevention starts before Day One.

When hiring, testing, and onboarding aren’t aligned with real job demands, early injury risk rises.

A better approach:
▪️Align post-offer testing with job demands
▪️Use data beyond pass/fail
▪️Connect HR, safety, and operations

➡️ Read more: https://okt.to/vqtcP1

Heat injury prevention isn’t just a summer concern—and it isn’t limited to outdoor work.

Indoor facilities and field teams are both at risk when heat, workload, and PPE increase exposure. In this new occupational health series article, WorkSTEPS CMO Dr. Ben Hoffman, breaks down what employers need to know now.

✅ The four stages of heat‑related illness
✅ Key risk factors
✅ Practical prevention strategies using engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE
✅ What OSHA’s proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention standard could mean for employers

If you’re responsible for workplace safety or employee health, this is a timely read as temperatures rise and enforcement focus increases.

Read: Heat Injury at Work: Risks, Prevention, and Upcoming OSHA Regulations → https://okt.to/2ZE0JX

Heat Injury at Work: Risks, Prevention, and Upcoming OSHA Regulations - WorkSTEPS Heat injury prevention requires year‑round planning. Learn key risks and what OSHA’s proposed heat standard could mean for employers.