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The articles here will show you how to build safety culture, and maintain it when you do. We’ll talk motivation technique, incentives, employee contests, recognition programs, and other safety awareness methods.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ordered a Maugansville, Maryland, trucking company to reinstate a driver and pay nearly $30,000 in back wages and damages after finding the employer wrongly terminated the worker for refusing to drive an oversize load in an unsafe manner, the agency announced September 27. OSHA investigators found that TrueStart […]
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Jeramy Hurt, Director of EHS Solutions of Ideagen, Camille Oakes, President and CEO of Better Safety, and Meagan Garrett, Director of Engineering – Regulatory and Government Affairs of Climate Control Group, talk about generational attitudes toward safety.
Join us next week (Sept. 23-26) for free online events and digital resources around employee health and wellness designed to help you plan and execute your employee wellness initiatives. Register for the following event sessions today. Monday, September 23 Panel Discussion | Hazard Recognition for Employee Wellness Time: 2 p.m. EDT In this panel discussion, Claire V. Beich, president […]
In the modern industrial landscape, ensuring safety and compliance are non-negotiable priorities for any organization. Whether operating in manufacturing, construction, or any other sector involving contractors, maintaining stringent safety standards is crucial for legal adherence and ethical and operational reasons. However, managing safety across a diverse workforce that includes contractors presents unique challenges. This article […]
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 […]
According to a survey by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), healthcare workers who received reusable respirators, such as elastomeric half-mask respirators, during the COVID-19 pandemic gave high marks on the safety climate at their workplaces. The institute highlighted its respiratory research and promotion efforts in its September eNews. The institute is […]
On episode 216 of EHS On Tap, Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP, president of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), talks about her goals for the next year and the challenges facing occupational safety. This conversation was recorded at the ASSP’s Safety 2024 conference in Denver last week.
Pressure to meet deadlines and staff shortages are among the few things causing frontline workers to cut corners on the job. Although getting the job done efficiently is front of mind, compromising the safety of workers leads to increasing the risk of injury, a dissatisfied workforce, and ironically, it can also harm productivity. Skilled frontline […]
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 […]
On episode 212 of EHS On Tap, Jade Brainard, Senior Director of Product Management at KPA, explains how companies can get a complete picture of and eliminate at-risk behaviors in the workplace.