Better Workforce Blog

Discover a wealth of insights, strategies, and expert advice designed to optimize your workforce’s potential and drive organizational success. From safety best practices and employee engagement to and workplace culture, our blog covers a wide range of topics to help you build a safer, more resilient workforce.

2025 Safety Observances - KPA EHS Safety

    Use the 2026 Safety Observance Calendar to Enhance Workplace Safety: A Comprehensive Guide

    Enhance workplace safety with the 2026 Safety Observance Calendar. Engage employees, prioritize safety, and boost compliance year-round.

    • Toby Graham
    2025 Safety Observances - KPA EHS Safety

      Use the 2026 Safety Observance Calendar to Enhance Workplace Safety: A Comprehensive Guide

      Enhance workplace safety with the 2026 Safety Observance Calendar. Engage employees, prioritize safety, and boost compliance year-round.

      • Toby Graham

      Featured Articles

      monsters in your safety program - KPA
      • Editor's Pick, Safety Culture

      Are These 5 Monsters Lurking in Your Safety Program? Learn Where They Hide

      Some real-life monsters can hide in a company’s closet, slowly sucking the life out of your safety culture. Keep your eye out for these menaces.

      • Toby Graham
      osha top 10 safety violations - KPA

      OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations of 2025

      Use OSHA’s Top 10 Violations to help your organization prioritize workforce safety and compliance initiatives for a safer workplace.

      digital safety transformation article

      The Digital Safety Revolution: Why Now Is Your Moment to Transform EHS

      Discover why now is the pivotal moment for digital safety transformation. Learn how modern EHS technology can free your team from paperwork and prevent incidents. Free assessment included.

      Latest Articles

      2025 Safety Observances - KPA EHS Safety
      Use the 2026 Safety Observance Calendar to Enhance Workplace Safety: A Comprehensive Guide
      January Safety observances KPA calendar
      5 January Safety Observances to Start the New Year Right
      february safety observances - KPA safety calendar
      February Safety Observances: Slogging Through for a Safer Workplace
      March Safety Observances - KPA safety blog
      March Safety Observances: 6 Important Safety Reminders for the Workplace
      April Safety Observances: Tips and Resources for a Safe Month
      April Safety Observances: Tips and Resources for a Safe Month
      May the Safety Be With You: A Galactic Guide to May's Safety Observances
      May the Safety Be With You: A Galactic Guide to May’s Safety Observances
      smartphone workplace warehouse - KPA
      From Paper to Platform: A Safety Director’s Guide to Training Transformation
      presenting safety data to the C suite
      Leading Indicators That Move the C-Suite: Speaking Their Language
      2025 Safety Observances - KPA EHS Safety
      Use the 2026 Safety Observance Calendar to Enhance Workplace Safety: A Comprehensive Guide
      January Safety observances KPA calendar
      5 January Safety Observances to Start the New Year Right
      february safety observances - KPA safety calendar
      February Safety Observances: Slogging Through for a Safer Workplace
      March Safety Observances - KPA safety blog
      March Safety Observances: 6 Important Safety Reminders for the Workplace

      Explore More Topics

      OSHA Safety Culture Training Reporting EHS Software Regulatory Updates ROI Customer Connections Cybersecurity Going Digital Safety Observances

      OSHA Articles

      osha top 10 safety violations - KPA
      • Editor's Pick, OSHA, OSHA Top 10

      OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Violations of 2025

      Use OSHA’s Top 10 Violations to help your organization prioritize workforce safety and compliance initiatives for a safer workplace.

      • Toby Graham
      2025 Mid-Year Regulatory Review with Zach Pucillo

      2025 Mid-Year Regulatory Review with Zach Pucillo

      In this episode of The Safety Meeting, Zach Pucillo, KPA’s EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager, joins us for a mid-year regulatory update.

      Why Safety Leaders Trust KPA Flex for OSHA and MSHA

      The State of Workplace Safety: Key Findings from OSHA’s 2023 Data

      How to Record and Report Injuries and Illnesses to OSHA, in 3 Steps

      When Should You Report an Injury to OSHA? (Flowchart)

      Load More

      Safety Culture Articles

      monsters in your safety program - KPA
      • Editor's Pick, Safety Culture

      Are These 5 Monsters Lurking in Your Safety Program? Learn Where They Hide

      Some real-life monsters can hide in a company’s closet, slowly sucking the life out of your safety culture. Keep your eye out for these menaces.

      • Toby Graham
      Seth Hickerson safety blog post - KPA

      Workplace Mental Health with My Steady Mind’s Dr. Seth Hickerson

      In this episode of The Safety Meeting, we’re joined by Dr. Seth Hickerson, founder of My Steady Mind, to discuss the critical link between psychological safety, mental fitness, and workplace safety.

      Behavior Based Safety Metrics: Measuring the Success of Your BBS Program

      A Step-by-Step Guide to Transforming Your Company’s Safety Culture

      What Is Behavior Based Safety? A Practical Guide to BBS Programs and Safer Workplaces

      Bridging the Generation Gap: Safety Training Strategies for Today’s Diverse Workforce

      Load More

      Training Articles

      smartphone workplace warehouse - KPA
      • Customer Story, Going Digital, Training

      From Paper to Platform: A Safety Director’s Guide to Training Transformation

      Learn how safety directors can transform training programs by switching from manual processes to digital platforms for better engagement and compliance.

      • Toby Graham
      team-talking-and-working-together - Worksite safety KPA

      The Science of Effective Safety Training: Best Practices for Reaching Frontline Workers

      Learn science-backed safety training methods that engage frontline workers. Discover how to reach different learning styles and measure training effectiveness.

      Basic Forklift Training: Get Forklift Certified for Safe Operation

      Workplace Mental Health with My Steady Mind’s Dr. Seth Hickerson

      How to Train Your Employees on the Hazardous Chemicals in Their Work Areas

      Behavior Based Safety Metrics: Measuring the Success of Your BBS Program

      Load More

      Reporting Articles

      presenting safety data to the C suite
      • Customer Story, Reporting, ROI

      Leading Indicators That Move the C-Suite: Speaking Their Language

      Learn how to use leading indicators like near misses and good catches to demonstrate safety ROI and gain executive buy-in for your EHS program.

      • Toby Graham
      Jade Hendrix The Safety Meeting Podcast - KPA

      Purpose-Built AI and Workplace Safety with Jade Hendrix

      In this episode of The Safety Meeting, KPA's Senior Director of Product Management, Jade Hendrix, shares her expertise on the integration of AI technology with workplace safety programs.

      Leading Indicators: Your Roadmap to Proactive Safety Management

      Maximizing the Value of Lagging Indicators: Beyond Incident Rates

      Understanding Leading and Lagging Indicators: The Foundation of Safety Performance

      Modern Workplace Safety Challenges: Why Traditional Approaches Fall Short

      Load More

      EHS Software Articles

      How to Launch EHS Software Successfully: Your Digital Safety Foundation
      • Customer Connections, EHS Software, Going Digital

      How to Launch EHS Software Successfully: Your Digital Safety Foundation

      Learn the 6 essential building blocks for successful EHS software implementation. Get expert tips to transform your safety program from paper to digital.

      • Toby Graham
      Stop Managing Safety in Spreadsheets: The $250K Problem With Manual EHS Processes

      Stop Managing Safety in Spreadsheets: The $250K Problem With Manual EHS Processes

      Manual safety programs using spreadsheets & email cost companies $250K+ annually. Learn the 5 hidden costs & how to transform EHS with digital tools.

      The Digital Safety Revolution: Why Now Is Your Moment to Transform EHS

      KPA Flex vs. Benchmark Gensuite: A Comprehensive Comparison Guide

      KPA Flex vs. J. J. Keller: A Comprehensive Comparison Guide

      From Paper to Digital: How EHS Technology Builds Effective Safety Culture

      Load More

      Regulatory Update Articles

      photo of money - KPA
      • Regulatory Update

      2025 Minimum Wage Changes and Increases

      KPA has been tracking state and local minimum wage changes and increases HR professionals need to know. Here is a roundup of changes starting January 1, 2023.

      • Emily Hartman
      2025 Mid-Year Regulatory Review with Zach Pucillo

      2025 Mid-Year Regulatory Review with Zach Pucillo

      In this episode of The Safety Meeting, Zach Pucillo, KPA’s EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager, joins us for a mid-year regulatory update.

      Rethinking Regulation: The End of Chevron Deference and Its Impact on Workplace Safety

      Mid-Year Regulations Review – an Interview with Zach Pucillo

      New Guidance Expands OSHA’s Instance-by-Instance Citations

      FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Junk Fees and Bait-and-Switch Advertising Tactics Used by Dealerships

      Load More

      ROI Articles

      presenting safety data to the C suite
      • Customer Story, Reporting, ROI

      Leading Indicators That Move the C-Suite: Speaking Their Language

      Learn how to use leading indicators like near misses and good catches to demonstrate safety ROI and gain executive buy-in for your EHS program.

      • Toby Graham
      Safety manager presenting his business case for ehs softare

      Stop Asking for Budget: How to Build an Unbeatable Business Case for EHS Software

      Build an unbeatable EHS software business case using cost avoidance, not budget requests. See the ROI framework with real peer examples and 400%+ returns.

      Three Not So Hidden Costs of Unsafe Job Sites

      Auto Dealer Injury Direct and Indirect Costs – They Add Up Fast!

      The True Cost of Workplace Safety Incidents: Beyond the Direct Expenses

      Making the Business Case for Digital Safety: 5 Winning Arguments

      Load More

      Customer Connections Articles

      Safety manager presenting his business case for ehs softare
      • Customer Connections, ROI

      Stop Asking for Budget: How to Build an Unbeatable Business Case for EHS Software

      Build an unbeatable EHS software business case using cost avoidance, not budget requests. See the ROI framework with real peer examples and 400%+ returns.

      • Toby Graham
      How to Launch EHS Software Successfully: Your Digital Safety Foundation

      How to Launch EHS Software Successfully: Your Digital Safety Foundation

      Learn the 6 essential building blocks for successful EHS software implementation. Get expert tips to transform your safety program from paper to digital.

      Stop Managing Safety in Spreadsheets: The $250K Problem With Manual EHS Processes

      A Step-by-Step Guide to Transforming Your Company’s Safety Culture

      Maximizing the Value of Lagging Indicators: Beyond Incident Rates

      From Paper to Digital: How EHS Technology Builds Effective Safety Culture

      Load More

      Cybersecurity Articles

      cyber security safety software - KPA
      • Cybersecurity, data privacy

      Why Dealers Must Prioritize Cybersecurity: It’s Not If, But When

      Cyber threats target dealers. Learn the real cost of breaches, FTC requirements, and why incident response planning is essential for dealerships.

      • Toby Graham
      Privacy and safeguards annual reporting - KPA

      From Risk Assessment to Annual Reporting: Completing the Privacy Compliance Cycle

      Navigate the final critical step in safeguards compliance - discover how annual reports provide accountability, demonstrate regulatory commitment, and help dealerships identify security vulnerabilities before they become costly problems.

      The Dealership’s Data Security Playbook: Crafting an Incident Response Plan That Works

      Beyond Passwords: The IT Technical Requirements That Keep Your Dealership Compliant

      Locking Down Customer Data: Access Controls for Auto Dealers

      Identify Vulnerabilities Before Hackers Do: Phishing Tests for Auto Dealers

      Load More

      Going Digital Articles

      smartphone workplace warehouse - KPA
      • Customer Story, Going Digital, Training

      From Paper to Platform: A Safety Director’s Guide to Training Transformation

      Learn how safety directors can transform training programs by switching from manual processes to digital platforms for better engagement and compliance.

      • Toby Graham
      Discover the 5 costly mistakes keeping your safety program stuck in manual processes.

      Are You Making These 5 Expensive Mistakes with Your Safety Program?

      Discover the 5 costly mistakes keeping your safety program stuck in manual processes. Take our free readiness assessment to plan your transformation.

      Making the Business Case for Digital Safety: 5 Winning Arguments

      How to Launch EHS Software Successfully: Your Digital Safety Foundation

      Stop Managing Safety in Spreadsheets: The $250K Problem With Manual EHS Processes

      The Digital Safety Revolution: Why Now Is Your Moment to Transform EHS

      Load More

      Safety Observances Articles

      January Safety observances KPA calendar
      • Safety Observances

      5 January Safety Observances to Start the New Year Right

      Get ready for the New Year with our top 5 safety observances for January 2026. From minimum wage updates to National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, we've got you covered.

      • Toby Graham
      february safety observances - KPA safety calendar

      February Safety Observances: Slogging Through for a Safer Workplace

      Discover the top February 2026 safety observances to keep your workplace safer this month. From burn awareness to cybersecurity, stay informed and proactive.

      March Safety Observances: 6 Important Safety Reminders for the Workplace

      April Safety Observances: Tips and Resources for a Safe Month

      May the Safety Be With You: A Galactic Guide to May’s Safety Observances

      Diving Into Summer Safety: A Guide to June Safety Observances

      Load More

      Our Better Workforce Blog is your Ultimate Guide!

      Stay informed with weekly industry updates, expert insights, best practices, and actionable tips to enhance workplace safety and compliance.

      Back To Top