Category: Safety Culture

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.

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 […]

NIOSH: Healthcare Workers Receiving Reusable Respirators Rate Safety Climate ‘High’

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 […]

EHS On Tap E216: Meeting the Challenges Facing Safety Professionals

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.

When Efficiency Meets Safety: Unleashing the Potential of Technology

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 […]

5 Key Questions to Define Your Workplace Safety Strategy

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 […]

EHS On Tap E211: Focusing on the New Values-Based Safety

On episode 211 of EHS On Tap, Dr. Terry McSween talks about his new book The New Values-Based Safety: Using Behavioral Science to Improve Your Safety Culture.

EHSDA Shorts: What is the Highest Priority for AI Use by EHS Professionals?

In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Stuart Cook, Product Marketing Manager from Cority, explains what the highest priority for artificial intelligence (AI) is among EHS professionals based on a survey from Verdantix Global Corporate. This clip was taken from a webinar titled “Educational Session | Fantastic Voyage: Navigating the Growing Opportunities of AI for EHS […]

Improving Safety Culture with Technology

A strong safety culture reduces workplace accidents, lowers healthcare costs, and fosters a sense of value and protection among employees, enhancing job satisfaction and loyalty. Engaged employees are more vigilant, adhere to safety protocols, and actively participate in safety initiatives, creating a cycle of continuous safety improvement. The synergy between safety culture and employee engagement […]