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

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

Heat risk continues to impact both indoor and outdoor workers.

Last week, we took a closer look at why heat should be treated as an industrial hygiene hazard and built into risk management strategies.

As temperatures rise, it’s a good time to assess controls and reinforce your approach beyond awareness.

Read more: https://okt.to/du9sib