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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 essential steps for safely responding to natural disasters. Severe weather emergencies and other natural disasters can strike any workplace or home, often without warning. In the United States alone, there are […]
Before lifting an object, assess your ability to handle the object. Here’s what you need to know about proper lifting technique.
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine how to prevent back injuries in the workplace. Many industries, ranging from nursing and construction to manufacturing and office work, can place significant demands on your back. Back pain can make […]
We all know stress is bad for our health, and working in an already stressful environment can impact work performance and safety. In fact, research from the Families and Work Institute found that 41 percent of workers experience stress “often” or “very often” on the job. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) […]
Implementing a safety program is integral for preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace, increasing productivity, and engaging employees with safety. Whether you’re a small business or a large enterprise, here are eight steps you can use to build an effective safety program.
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine how to build a safety program in eight steps. Implementing a safety program is integral for preventing injuries and illnesses in the workplace, increasing productivity, and engaging employees with safety. Whether […]
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 different types of workplace fires and how to prevent them. Fire is a hazard that can affect any workplace and have devastating consequences. Thankfully, small fires can often be extinguished […]
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 […]
On Friday, April 21st the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) recognized EHS Daily Advisor as the winner of Best Range of Work by a Media Brand (revenue of less than $3 million) at the 69th Annual Jesse H. Neal Awards in New York. This category recognizes a media brand’s overall excellence by evaluating its […]
The purpose of an emergency action plan (EAP) is to protect employees from emergencies that may be reasonably expected to occur in the workplace. Is every employer required to have an EAP for its workplace? No. Does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) strongly recommend it? Yes. Should you have an EAP? Certainly, if you are […]