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There’s plenty of focus on workplace hazards and how they affect workers physically, but it’s important to also consider the psychological ramifications of safety incidents. EHS Daily Advisor wrote this week about secondary trauma, which occurs when an individual is indirectly affected by exposure to another person’s pain or emotional struggle. The Song of the […]
Building a strong health and safety system requires extensive knowledge, training and well-established processes, which can often be complex to implement. Fortunately, digital tools and advanced technologies are simplifying this process. Companies worldwide are turning to technological solutions to boost productivity, reduce risk, protect their workforce and improve their bottom line. One example of this […]
All workplaces should prioritize hand safety, especially if workers are using dangerous tools and machines that have pinch points, rotating parts, hot and cold spots, or automation. Use this checklist to help ensure proper worker hand safety.
The Risk Matrix podcast, by Veriforce, released a timely episode about preparing for an OSHA inspection. It was an excellent discussion led by two of the most well-known safety leaders in the U.S., Dr. L.F. Martin, and James Junkin. You don’t have to complicate your safety management system. To protect your workers, you must comply […]
In today’s business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have become pivotal for companies aiming to enhance sustainability, ethical practices, and long-term viability. While most discussions surrounding ESG focus on environmental impacts or governance structures, one smaller yet critical aspect often overlooked is the safety of contractors. Contractor safety is more than just a […]
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 […]
All workplaces should prioritize hand safety, especially if workers are using dangerous tools and machines that have pinch points, rotating parts, hot and cold spots, or automation. Use this checklist to help ensure proper worker hand safety.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) this month announced the release of new inspection guidance for animal slaughtering and processing facilities. Previous guidance applied to poultry establishments, but the updated guidance is intended to reduce injuries and illnesses resulting from occupational hazards in the meat processing industry. Here’s what you need to know about […]