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.

Faces of EHS: Amanda Smith on the Impacts of ESG

Over the past 17 years, Amanda Smith’s career has been dedicated to leveraging technology to empower people. She started her career as an Assistive Technology Specialist, where she used technology to enhance the learning experience for students with disabilities. Later, Amanda transitioned and became an Environmental Specialist at DTE Energy, where she employed the use […]

EHSDA Shorts: Challenges with Safety and ESG Culture

On this ESG Week edition of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Scott Gaddis at Intelex Technologies, about his thoughts on safety culture and ESG culture, and the challenges safety pros face when building both.

Faces of EHS: Reese Fortin on Safety Culture and STCKY

Since graduating from Fresno State in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in safety, Reese Fortin has dedicated her career to engaging, mentoring, and inspiring people to truly value safety. Her diverse experience spans several industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and construction. She has led dozens of safety professionals and hundreds of construction projects from California […]

EHSDA Shorts: Gen Z Workplace Values

On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Shawn Galloway, the CEO of ProAct Safety, on his thoughts about the different values Gen Z holds compared to other generations. Tune in to hear his insights.

Faces of EHS: Safety Culture in 2023

For our latest Faces of EHS profile, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite guests so far in 2023. We have a new set of questions for our safety professionals this year, and today we are looking at our guests’ insights about safety culture and how company leaders can make safety a […]

EHSDA Shorts: Defining Gen Z in the Workplace

On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Tyler Vanchure, Sr. EHS Specialist at the Hershey Company, on her thoughts about the defining characteristics of Gen Z in the workforce. Tune in to hear her insights.

Faces of EHS: Mandi Kime on Healthy Workers and Psychological Safety

Mandi Kime has spent the last 15 years as the Director of Safety at Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Washington. Associated General Contractors of Washington is the Seattle-based chapter of the AGC of America. AGC is the largest and oldest construction association in the United States. The Washington Chapter represents roughly 600 employers in Washington […]

EHSDA Shorts: Making Safety More Inclusive

On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Katrina Fenimore, the Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), on her thoughts about making safety more inclusive for neurodivergent workers. Tune in to hear her insights.

Faces of EHS: Katrina Fenimore on Mental Health and Asking for Help

Katrina Fenimore is an occupational safety and health professional with a demonstrated history of working in the public sector industry. She has her bachelor’s Degrees focused in Experimental Psychology and Criminal Justice from Eastern Washington University, as well as a Bachelor’s in Safety & Health Management with a minor in Risk Management from Central Washington […]

EHSDA Shorts: Evaluating Safety Culture

On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Joe Keenan, the Mississippi and Alabama Area Director for the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) , on his thoughts about how to evaluate a safety culture. Tune in to hear his insights.