EHS On Tap E219: How Computer Vision and AI are Changing Workplace Safety
On episode 219 of EHS On Tap, Vernon O’Donnell, CEO of Voxel, talks about how computer vision and AI are changing workplace safety.
Category: EHS Management
Why Construction Accident Lawsuits Are Expected to Rise in New York
The construction industry in New York is faced with a serious labor shortage right now. Employers, in seeking to hire workers needed to complete contracts, may be forced to hire people with inadequate training or experience. This can lead to more on-the-job injuries, which can result in more lawsuits. In construction, more than in any […]
EHS On Tap E218: What Manufacturers Are Saying About Safety
On episode 218 of EHS On Tap, Eric Whitley, Director of Industrial Transformation at L2L, talks about what manufacturers are saying about safety.
Back to Basics: What OSHA Says About Workplace Violence Prevention
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 workplace violence. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is working on the first federal workplace violence prevention standard. The rulemaking, specifically for healthcare and social assistance,is one of […]
EHS On Tap E217: What Effective Safety Leaders Need to Know
On episode 217 of EHS On Tap, Dagen Boyd, Director of Business Development, KPA, and Deren Boyd, Senior Vice President of New Markets, KPA, talk about what effective safety leaders need to know. This episode is sponsored by KPA.
EHS On Tap E216: Meeting the Challenges Facing Safety Professionals
On episode 216 of EHS On Tap, Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP, president of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), talks about her goals for the next year and the challenges facing occupational safety. This conversation was recorded at the ASSP’s Safety 2024 conference in Denver last week.
ASSP Signs Agreement with Army Corps of Engineers to Advance Worker Safety
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) signed a memorandum of understanding this week to improve workplace safety efforts. Announced on Day 1 of the ASSP’s Safety 2024 conference in Denver, the 10-year agreement defines shared principles and aims to improve employee safety training, advance occupational health […]
5 Key Questions to Define Your Workplace Safety Strategy
When was the last time you thought about your workplace safety strategy? I don’t mean the last time you checked in on key performance indicators (KPI) or addressed a one-off issue. I mean the last time you set aside time to think about whether the workplace safety strategy you have in place today is serving […]
Plan, Do, Review: Enhancing Safety by Implementing Best Processes
The “Plan, Do, Review” cycle is critical for safety professionals looking to avoid wasted energy, boost productivity, and safeguard workers from harm. It helps companies identify and control their health and safety risks, reduce incidents, and consistently improve performance. This article discusses the Plan, Do, Review (PDR) concept to help those companies get started, lays […]
EHS On Tap E213: Using AI to Improve Workplace Safety
On episode 213 of EHS On Tap, Gabrielle Connolly, Customer Success Manager at Intenseye, about how AI can help improve workplace safety.