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Workplace safety is a critical concern for any organization, whether it’s a manufacturing facility, construction site, or office environment. Employers invest heavily in training, safety protocols, and compliance measures to create a secure working environment. However, when it comes to managing risks, contractors often present a unique set of challenges that can heighten workplace safety […]
U.S. District Court Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana recently approved a $3.5 million settlement in a creosote contamination case. The settlement resolves claims against Anadarko Petroleum Corp. and Occidental Petroleum Corp, owned by Shreveport Creosoting Company and International Paper Co. (IP), respectively. “The settlement, which benefits a class of local […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine drug testing in the workplace. Could your employees be trying to “cheat” drug tests, substituting someone else’s sample to conceal their cannabis use? Drug test cheating surged last year among U.S. workers, […]
The National Institute for Occupational Safety Health’s Respiratory Protection Week 2024 is winding down, highlighting the importance of respiratory protection in the workplace. To that end, the Song of the Week returns with “Breath,” a 1992 deep cut from Pearl Jam off the Singles soundtrack. The music was written by guitarist Stone Gossard when he […]
Officials from the EPA, the City of Detroit, and the Detroit Water & Sewage Department (DWSD) gathered on August 9 to celebrate the city’s progress in removing lead from its drinking water. “Since 2022, Detroit has received $90 million in federal funding to help replace lead pipes, including $85 million distributed by the Michigan Department […]
According to a survey by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), healthcare workers who received reusable respirators, such as elastomeric half-mask respirators, during the COVID-19 pandemic gave high marks on the safety climate at their workplaces. The institute highlighted its respiratory research and promotion efforts in its September eNews. The institute is […]
The EPA recently announced a proposal to designate five chemicals as high-priority substances (HPS) for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the nation’s chemical safety law. If the designations are finalized as proposed, the Agency will immediately move forward with risk evaluations on the chemicals. “Studying the safety of these harmful chemicals […]
Florenza Marble & Granite Corp., a Chicago countertop manufacturer, faces over $1 million in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fines after the agency learned an employee needed a double lung transplant after suffering accelerated silicosis, OSHA announced August 26. OSHA cited Florenza Marble & Granite with eight egregious willful, four willful, and 20 serious […]
If you’re a woman in the safety industry, your world is male-dominated. You need a community where you are represented and can rise to a higher level in your profession RIGHT NOW. An influential speaker lineup covers what you need to know. Working in a male-dominated industry. Being a working mom. Skills for advancement. Workplace harassment […]
They say communication is the key to a good relationship, and according to Tony Foster, it’s also essential for workplace safety. Based in Nashville, Foster is an EHS director at Skanska, one of the largest construction and development companies in the U.S. He’s been working full-time in the EHS industry since 2009. Before that, he […]