EHS On Tap E221: The Impact of Drug Use on Workplace Safety
On episode 221 of EHS On Tap, Dr. Nathan Charlton, an emergency medicine physician at the University of Virginia Health System, talks about the impact of drug use on workplace safety.
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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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NSC Launches 2024 Safety Congress with Several Announcements
The National Safety Council’s (NSC) 2024 Safety Congress and Expo is underway in Orlando and the organization made several announcements on Monday. The NSC named three news members to its Board of Directors, including: Robert W. Campbell Award In other news, the NSC announces Corteva Agriscience as the winner of its 2024 Robert W. Campbell […]
AIHA Launches Heat Stress Mobile App
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) announced on September 10 that its Heat Stress Mobile App is now available to help workers, employers, and safety professionals address the increased risk of heat illnesses posed by rising temperatures. The app, available for Android and Apple mobile phones, was developed by heat safety experts from the AIHA’s […]
Exposures to Insights: A Data-Driven Approach to Preventing Fatal Falls
According to a report released by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), the number of fatal falls in the construction industry has increased by 50% over the course of the last 12 years. Our approach to fall prevention isn’t working—it’s time for a new tactic. The construction industry often defaults to the easiest […]
Cal/OSHA Warns Employers of Wildfire Smoke Exposures
On September 9, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) reminded the state’s employers to protect workers from unhealthy air due to wildfire smoke. The Line Fire is currently affecting air quality in California’s Inland Empire, the areas around San Bernardino and Riverside. Cal/OSHA’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke standard requires employers to protect workers […]
Cal/OSHA Raising Awareness of Construction Suicide Prevention Week
California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) on September 9 encouraged employers and workers to raise awareness of Construction Suicide Prevention Week, September 9-13. Hundreds of thousands of construction workers throughout the country are participating this week, according to Cal/OSHA, calling attention to support and resources for work-related mental health and suicide prevention. Construction […]
OSHA’s Parker to Address NSC Safety Congress
Doug Parker, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, will address the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in Orlando on September 16, the NSC announced August 28. Parker, who heads the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), will speak about “Safety as a Core Value.” The conference and expo will […]
EHSDA Shorts: What Factors Can Impact a Worker’s Perception of Risk?
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Scott DeBow, CSP, ARM, Principal of Health/Safety & Environmental, Avetta, talks about what factors can impact a worker’s perception of risk.
Why Contractors Pose Greater Risks to Workplace Safety
Workplace safety is a critical concern for any organization, whether it’s a manufacturing facility, construction site, or office environment. Employers invest heavily in training, safety protocols, and compliance measures to create a secure working environment. However, when it comes to managing risks, contractors often present a unique set of challenges that can heighten workplace safety […]
EHS On Tap E220: Taking a Proactive Approach to Preventing Dropped Objects
On episode 220 of EHS On Tap, Cam Mackey, president and CEO of the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA), discusses the ISEA’s revised dropped objects standard.