Emerging Workplace Hazards: New OSHA Focus Areas for 2025

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Overview

This webinar will educate participants on the latest trends in workplace hazards, new areas of focus by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) in 2025, and strategies to mitigate emerging risks. Participants will gain insights into evolving regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and proactive safety measures to ensure compliance and safeguard workers.

Why you should Attend

As workplace environments continue to evolve, so do the hazards that workers face. This training will explore the latest developments in occupational health and safety, focusing on new OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) focus areas designed to address emerging risks. Attendees will gain an understanding of the updated regulations, common workplace hazards in modern industries, and strategies for mitigating these risks to ensure employee safety and compliance.

Areas Covered in the Session

An overview of OSHA’s New Focus Areas in 2025
How to recognize and address new and emerging safety hazards
Strategies that protect employees from modern workplace risks
How to create a safety culture that adapts to the new compliance landscape
The impact of technology, industry trends, and shifting workforce demographics

Who Will Benefit

All levels of HR
Safety Directors
Business Owners
CEO's

Speaker Profile

Racquel L. Harris is the President and Chief Strategy Officer at R.L. Harris & Associates, LLC, bringing over 25 years of executive-level experience to her role. With dual certifications in Human Resources and Risk Management, she also holds a BA in Organizational Communication from Indiana University and an MBA from Purdue University. Currently, Racquel is pursuing her Doctorate in Strategic Leadership.

She has a deep understanding of the pivotal role training plays within an organization and excels in strategic planning and execution, skills she honed during her tenure as President of the Michiana Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and on the Indiana SHRM State Council. Racquel is an expert in labor relations, federal and state employment laws, and aligning human resources practices with organizational objectives. Known in the community as a servant leader, she has received multiple accolades, including the Martin Luther King Drum Major Award from former Mayor Jeff Rea, the "40 under 40" recognition by the St. Joseph County Chamber of Commerce, the Seven Seals Award from the ESGR, and the Michiana SHRM Leader of the Year Award.

Her commitment to community service is further demonstrated through her roles on several boards and committees In addition to her professional work, Racquel frequently volunteers her time offering professional skills training to help individuals prepare for employment. She remains dedicated to supporting the growth and success of others.