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Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine the most dangerous construction safety hazards. Are you familiar with the construction industry’s deadliest safety hazards? The “fatal four” or “focus four” safety hazards are caught-in/-between hazards, electrocution, falls, and struck-by […]
Worker fatigue can lead to serious problems on the job, including drowsy driving. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) provides resources to help employers reduce the risk of fatigue-related crashes and injuries. The Song of the Week is also doing its part with a Van Halen classic, 1981’s “Unchained,” that is guaranteed […]
Arguments in City and County of San Francisco v. EPA were heard before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) in October. The question before SCOTUS is whether the Clean Water Act (CWA) allows the EPA (or an authorized state) “to impose generic prohibitions in National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits that subject […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom in October signed the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (SB 707) into law. This law “establishes stewardship programs for various products, including, among others, carpet, mattresses, and pharmaceutical and sharps waste,” according to the bill summary. The law establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program and […]
Drowsy driving continues to be a serious issue, but NIOSH has resources available to help employers reduce the safety risks posed by worker fatigue. Here’s what you need to know about preventing drowsy driving.
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we take a look at the OSHA 300 log and how to use it. If you’ve ever questioned what to record on your OSHA Form 300, short for OSHA Log of Injuries and […]
Are you an environment, health, and safety (EHS) professional with something to contribute to your professional community? If so, we want to hear from you! Faces of EHS is our feature series where we profile leaders in the EHS industry, shining a light on their background, best practices, trends, and, most importantly, how they keep […]
The construction industry fall protection standard remains the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most frequently cited standard for the 12th year in a row, the agency announced on September 20. Patrick Kapust, acting director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented a list of preliminary figures for fiscal year (FY) 2022—the fiscal year ends September […]
Drowsy driving continues to be a serious issue, but NIOSH has resources available to help employers reduce the safety risks posed by worker fatigue. Here’s what you need to know about preventing drowsy driving.
On episode 229 of EHS On Tap, Karen Hamel, regulatory expert and trainer for HalenHardy, talks about what safety professionals can expect for regulatory changes in 2025.