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Safety is a process, and as such, needs to be managed. This section offers resources to create a viable safety program, sell it to senior management, train supervisors and employees in using it, and then track and report your progress. Look also for ways to advance your own skills in these areas, both for your current job, and those that follow.
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The Harbor Animal Services Center of San Pedro, California, operated by Los Angeles City Animal Services, faces a $563,250 fine after a series of employee animal attacks and bites, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced December 17. One worker, whose leg was badly mauled, required hospitalization, according to the agency. The […]
As we prepare to jump into the new year, EHS Daily Advisor reached out to experts throughout the industry to get their predictions for what will happen in EHS and workplace safety in 2025. Here’s what they had to say. What are the biggest challenges for EHS leaders in 2025? Langdon Dement, MS, CSP, Global EHS Advisor, […]
As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of our highlights from 2024. Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite Back to Basics articles from this year. How’s Your Powered Industrial Truck Compliance? You need to be mindful of the hazards posed by forklifts and other powered industrial trucks […]
As we near the end of the year, we’re taking a look back at some of our highlights from 2024. For our latest EHSDA Shorts feature, we are sharing some insights from some of our favorite guests this year. What is ESG and How Can it Integrate with EHS? In this episode of EHSDA Shorts, […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine readiness for extreme winter weather hazards. The Atlantic and Eastern North Pacific hurricane seasons just ended on November 30, and the first day of winter is December 21. In its U.S. […]
With the holiday season upon us, warehouses are busier than ever, putting the spotlight on the many hazards that warehouse workers face. Here’s what you need to know about safe storage and handling of materials in warehouses.
The EPA recently released interim guidance and additional materials to support the regulatory community in implementing the requirements of the final rule for the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ). An AEZ is defined as an area immediately surrounding pesticide application equipment during an outdoor pesticide application. The final rule defines additional […]
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has revised two workplace safety standards that enable organizations to better protect workers and improve daily operations to achieve a higher level of business success. One standard guides the development of effective safety training while the other helps control hazardous energy that can seriously harm workers. ANSI/ASSP Z490.1-2024, […]
As we near the end of the year, we’re taking a look back at some of our highlights from 2024. Here are some of the EHS On Tap episodes that stand out from the past 12 months. E197: Maintaining an Effective Safety Culture in a Large Organization On episode 197 of EHS On Tap, Greg […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released detailed case data collected by its Injury Tracking Application for calendar year 2023, the agency announced December 12. The release makes publicly available the establishment-level injury and illness summary data submitted by employers. OSHA also released a “Work Related Injury & Illness Summary” report, which includes […]