EHSDA Shorts: What is Bias?
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Christina R. Roll, Sr. Risk Consultant, AXA XL, explains the meaning of bias and the types of bias people have.
Category: EHS Management
NIOSH Director: Employers Should Address Drowsy Driving
Dr. John Howard, director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), encouraged employers to take advantage of institute resources for addressing drowsy driving. In his “From the Director’s Desk” column in the institute’s November eNews newsletter, he cited a 2017 analysis showing that 37% of U.S. workers get less than the recommended […]
EHS On Tap E229: What Safety Professionals Can Expect in 2025
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.
BLS: Injuries, Illnesses Declined in 2023
In 2023, nonfatal worker injuries and illnesses declined from 2022 levels, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced November 8. Private sector employers reported 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023—a decrease of 8.4% from 2022, the BLS reported in its annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII). The decrease […]
EHS On Tap E228: What to Keep in Mind When Planning for 2025
On episode 228 of EHS On Tap, Langdon Dement, Global EHS Advisor for Evotix, talks about tracking safety performance and planning technology initiatives for 2025. This episode is sponsored by Evotix.
Technology NOW Preview
EHS Daily Advisor’s exclusive online summit focusing on technology is taking place on November 13-14, 2024. Join us for this free virtual event catered to EHS professionals looking to develop and refine their skills on a variety of topics revolving around EHS technology. DAY ONE: Wednesday, November 13 Opening Keynote | Unlock the Future of EHS […]
ASSP Revises Construction and Demolition Planning Standard
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has updated a key national voluntary consensus standard for construction and demolition sites, which are among the most hazardous work environments. The revised standard is helping to elevate World Standards Week, an event held Nov. 12-14 by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to promote best practices in […]
Breaking Safety Glass: A Forum for Women in Safety to Discuss Career Advancement
The glass ceiling is real. If you’re a woman working in EHS, join us on Wednesday, November 13 at 3 p.m. Eastern for the next installment of Breaking Safety Glass. In this 30-minute call, our panel of experts will discuss issues around career advancement for women in safety. Our panel for this call features three […]
Why Digital Incident Reporting is the Future of Safety
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 […]
EHS Inspections: Gain Insight While Boosting Engagement
Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) leaders know that great safety and compliance performance is rooted in vigilance—not just from EHS staff, but from all employees. Maintaining this vigilance isn’t always easy amid the day-to-day pressures of operations. But with regularly scheduled and properly managed EHS inspections, EHS managers can mitigate hazards and capture important data, […]