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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
On episode 213 of EHS On Tap, Gabrielle Connolly, Customer Success Manager at Intenseye, about how AI can help improve workplace safety.
Department of Labor (DOL) attorneys obtained a consent judgment in federal court that includes an injunction permanently preventing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from retaliating against employees at up to 59 locations in the state of Washington, the DOL announced July 16. The consent judgment also requires the USPS to pay $183,732 in lost wages, […]
Worker fatigue is a hazard hiding in plain sight for employees and workplaces, potentially costing businesses millions of dollars per year. Here’s what employers can do to reduce the risk of worker fatigue and help employees get the appropriate amount of sleep.
In any environment where safety and well-being are accounted for, effective visitor management plays a crucial role. This is particularly true in settings such as construction sites, clinics, manufacturing facilities, and a range of workplaces in which controlling access and ensuring a safe environment are top priorities. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of […]
On episode 211 of EHS On Tap, Dr. Terry McSween talks about his new book The New Values-Based Safety: Using Behavioral Science to Improve Your Safety Culture.
A worker dies every 96 minutes in the United States, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), but the increased use of emerging technologies like risk management software, proximity sensors, and drones may help mitigate those risks. The NSC’s Work to Zero initiative announced on June 27 the release of a new report, “Safety Technology […]
Working alone on a construction site poses significant dangers, primarily due to the lack of immediate assistance in emergencies. Without nearby coworkers to provide aid or raise an alarm, injured workers face perilous situations with limited help options. Additionally, the absence of colleagues decreases the likelihood of timely intervention for incidents like slips and falls, […]