Category: Special Topics in Safety Management

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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A Guide to Improving Port and Shipyard Safety

Ports and shipyards serve as essential gateways in the global supply chain, facilitating the movement of commodities across the world. However, these environments can also be incredibly busy to the point where safety can be a concern. Boaters and workers have numerous tasks to complete in the loading, unloading and reconfiguration of vessels, as well […]

OSHA Issues New Slaughtering, Processing Inspection Guidance

On October 16, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced the release of new inspection guidance for animal slaughtering and processing facilities. Previous guidance only applied to poultry establishments. The updated “Inspection Guidance for Animal Slaughtering and Processing Establishments” is intended to reduce injuries and illnesses resulting from occupational hazards in the meat processing […]

Back to Basics: Indoor Air and Preparing for Winter Respiratory Disease Season

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 prepare for the upcoming winter respiratory disease season. Now that fall has arrived, are you ready for this year’s winter respiratory disease season? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

CSX Ordered to Reinstate, Pay Whistleblowers

A federal administrative law judge (ALJ) ordered Class I railroad freight company CSX Transportation Inc. to reinstate two railroad workers who were wrongfully terminated for reporting safety concerns and pay the workers a total of $453,510, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced October 11. The decision out of the Department of Labor’s Office […]

EHS Safety Culture Week: A Review

As EHS Daily Advisor’s Safety Culture Week wraps up, let’s recap the various content offerings that became available throughout the week. A special thanks to Avetta, Evotix, KPA, Origami Risk, and Veriforce for sponsoring the week. Monday Back to Basics | Measuring the Safety Climate of Your Organization Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important […]

Infographic: 5 Safety Climate Survey Steps

Measuring the safety climate of your organization can provide a snapshot of what workers are experiencing at a specific time. One effective way to measure safety climate is to conduct an employee survey. Here’s what you need to know about administering a safety climate survey.

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Anticipating OSHA’s Healthcare Rulemakings

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been developing three industry-specific rulemakings that could significantly impact healthcare industry compliance. By the end of the year, the industry could see one new final regulation and two proposed rules. The agency plans to issue a permanent standard sometime in December for exposures to COVID-19 in healthcare […]

Ask the Expert: Building a Strong Safety Culture

In our latest installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by KPA, we hear from Taylor Thorn, Senior Product Director at KPA, about what goes into building a strong safety culture. Q: What’s the best way to measure the effectiveness of your company’s safety culture? In high-stakes industries, a robust safety culture isn’t just […]

Engaging Contractors in Safety Training: Strategies for Success

Safety training is a critical yet complicated aspect of any workplace, especially when it comes to contractors who may not be present on site all the time. Engaging contractors in safety training can be challenging but is essential for ensuring a safe and productive work environment. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to effectively engage […]