WorkSTEPS

08/25/2026

Will AI replace occupational health professionals?

Dr. Ben Hoffman thinks the better question is whether tomorrow's professionals will outperform today's by learning to work intelligently with AI.

A few insights from his latest article:

✅ AI can help identify workplace risks earlier by recognizing patterns across health, safety, and operational data.
✅ AI has the potential to improve return-to-work decisions by aligning medical information, functional limitations, and job demands.
✅ The greatest value of AI may not be automation but helping organizations move from reactive programs to more predictive risk management.

The future of occupational health isn't about replacing expertise. It's about helping professionals make better decisions with better information.

Read the blog:
8 Ways AI Is Reshaping Occupational Health, Safety, and Workforce Risk Management - WorkSTEPS

Discover eight ways AI is reshaping occupational health, workplace safety, risk management, and return-to-work decision-making.

08/13/2026

The future of occupational health isn't about replacing expertise. It's about enhancing it.

In the latest article from his ongoing occupational health series, Dr. Ben Hoffman shares eight ways AI can help organizations move from reactive programs to more proactive, data-driven approaches to workforce health and safety.

Read the article: https://okt.to/qXR2ik

08/06/2026

Employee testing can help support better hiring decisions, but it also comes with important compliance considerations.

Here are three questions employers should ask when evaluating their employee testing program.

07/07/2026

How current are your job descriptions?

Accurate job data helps employers make better hiring decisions and ensure testing aligns with the actual demands of the job.

Below are a few key considerations to keep in mind.

07/04/2026

From all of us at WorkSTEPS, we wish you a safe and happy Fourth of July.

06/24/2026

What if there were a vehicle defect that significantly increased crash risk? Most fleets would address it immediately. Yet one of the most common transportation safety risks often remains under-managed: untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

In our latest occupational health series article, WorkSTEPS CMO Ben Hoffman explores why OSA continues to challenge the transportation industry despite being both diagnosable and treatable.

Key takeaways:
✅ Untreated OSA affects alertness, reaction time, and situational awareness
✅ Many commercial drivers face overlapping health conditions that compound fatigue risk
✅ Gaps often occur in screening, referrals, treatment follow-through, and adherence monitoring
✅ Effective programs require clear accountability and structured processes

Read the full article: https://okt.to/l0KTaz

06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate all the fathers and father figures who show up with strength, care, and dedication every day. Thank you — from all of us at WorkSTEPS.

06/19/2026

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.

06/10/2026

Roadway safety doesn’t start when a driver gets behind the wheel. It starts well before the drive and includes what happens both in and around the cab.

For commercial drivers, performance is shaped by things like rest, focus, and how someone shows up at the start of a shift.

Organizations that see better outcomes tend to focus on those early factors and build simple habits into daily routines:

• Prioritizing rest
• Keeping pre-trip routines consistent
• Recognizing early signs of fatigue

Other considerations include creating a safety culture that supports lasting change and developing wellness programs that address driver needs at every stage of their career.

Explore more on this topic: https://okt.to/UHl9tg

Preventive safety and wellness habits help commercial drivers reduce injury risk, improve ergonomics, and stay healthy for the long haul.

05/27/2026

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