Infographics

Infographic: Hierarchy of Controls

Exposure controls are critical for protecting workers, and they either remove hazardous conditions or place barriers between workers and hazards. Traditionally, companies and regulatory agencies have used hierarchies of controls to determine how they should implement workplace safety solutions. While the ideal solutions vary from one organization to the next, priorities and best practices are […]

Infographic: Evacuation Procedures

During emergencies, things can go wrong in an instant. It’s crucial for safety leaders to develop emergency action plans (EAP) with effective evacuation procedures, so that in a disaster scenario, employees know where to go. Here’s what you need to know about evacuation procedures. Check out our Back to Basics: Evacuation Procedures article for more information.

Infographic: Natural Disasters

Severe weather emergencies and other natural disasters can strike any workplace or home, often without warning. Here’s what you need to know about natural disasters.

Infographic: Foot Protection

OSHA provides guidance on foot protection specifically, along with the corresponding ANSI standards. Here’s what you need to know about foot protection. 

Infographic: Hurricane Emergency Planning

You need to prepare now for peak hurricane season, as forecasters have upped the number of named storms, hurricanes, and major hurricanes expected this year. Here’s what you need to know about emergency planning for hurricanes. 

Infographic: HAZCOM Inspections

OSHA issued updated inspection procedures for the hazard communication standard in 2015. Here’s what you need to know about HAZCOM inspections. 

Infographic: Proper Lifting Technique

Before lifting an object, assess your ability to handle the object. Here’s what you need to know about proper lifting technique.

Infographic: Remote Ergonomics

Safety professionals must be aware of the hazards that can occur in home offices and workspaces, specifically regarding ergonomics, and solutions for workers to avoid them. Here’s what you need to know about remote work ergonomics. 

Infographic: Introducing Wearables

New technologies such as wearables, robotics, and exoskeletons will likely have a huge effect on the work being done by EHS professionals. Here’s what you need to know about introducing wearables into the workplace.