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To make sure this holiday season is truly joyful, the U.S. Department of Labor reminds employers and workers not to overlook workplace safety and health. For a sad reminder of how an on-the-job tragedy can leave families, friends, and co-workers grief-stricken, look no further than Akron, Ohio, where a 25-year-old worker—hanging holiday lights on a backyard tree—suffered […]
For those new to the term, SIF stands for Serious Injuries and Fatalities, otherwise defined as ‘life-threatening, life-altering or fatal events’ that can occur during normal work. Beyond the human toll of these events, SIFs can wreak a devastating impact on compliance risk and corporate liability, poison workforce culture, reduce productivity, erode profitability, and even […]
On episode 182 of EHS On Tap, Langdon Dement, Global EHS Specialist at Evotix, and Catryna Jackson, Sustainability and Environmental Programs Leader for Evotix, talk about using technology for sustainability and risk mitigation. This episode is sponsored by Evotix and was recorded live as part of EHS Daily Advisor’s Technology NOW online summit on November 8.
On episode 181 of EHS On Tap, Scott DeBow, Principal of Health/Safety & Environment for Avetta, talks about navigating worker management. This episode is sponsored by Avetta.
When COVID-19 sent people home to work, many businesses discovered how unreliable their processes were. When people were together in the office, there were ad hoc processes helping people get through the day however with that accessibility gone, process problems were badly exposed. Digital technology, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are already proving to be […]
EHS Daily Advisor’s exclusive online summit focusing on technology is taking place on November 7-8, 2023. 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: November 7 Opening Keynote | Your EHS Digital Transformation Journey: A […]
By Adam Hall Oral fluid testing, commonly referred to as saliva testing, is rapidly growing in popularity as a reliable method of drug testing. Ease of use, established testing protocols at laboratories and the ability to collect a sample anytime, anywhere only scratches the surface when it comes to the long list of benefits that […]
Last week, safety professionals congregated in New Orleans for the 2023 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. EHS Daily Advisor was on the scene, attending sessions and visiting booths in the expo hall. Here are some of our takeaways from the event: Jay Kumar, EHSDA Editor-in-Chief Grace Hatfield, EHSDA Editor
EHS Daily Advisor’s Safety Culture Week ran from October 16-20. Let’s take a look back at the content that became available throughout the week which was designed to help organizations plan and execute safety culture initiatives. Monday Back to Basics | Toolbox Talk Participation Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly […]
In workplace health and safety, complacency is a silent adversary for countless organizations. Businesses that rest on their efforts and assume that their initial health and safety program will suffice indefinitely are treading a dangerous path. The truth is that the dynamic nature of the health and safety world, evolving regulations, and emerging risks demand […]