In this episode of The Safety Meeting, we kick off 2026 with our annual regulatory outlook with Zach Pucillo, EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager at KPA. Zach provides insights into the evolving landscape of workplace safety regulations, technology trends, and compliance priorities for 2026. We review the previous year's predictions, developments, and the regulatory shifts that occurred in 2025 and look ahead to the coming year. Key topics include federal deregulation moves, state-led safety initiatives, AI in safety management, and areas for safety professionals to focus on this year to stay compliant and keep their people safe.

1. (00:51) 2025 Regulatory Recap and Predictions for 2026
2. (02:13) Federal Deregulation and State-Level Actions
3. (08:44) EPA's Greenhouse Gas Rollbacks and State Responses
4. (15:03) Heat Illness Prevention and State Regulations
5. (18:34) Industry-Specific Regulatory Changes for 2026
6. (21:49) The Role of AI in Safety Management
7. (26:03) Key Areas for Safety Managers in 2026
8. (29:10) Final Thoughts

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