EHS On Tap E188: The Growth of Wearables and Connected PPE
On episode 188 of EHS On Tap, Beemal Vasani, head of commercial strategy and business development at Ansell, talks about the growth of wearables and connected PPE.
Category: Technology and Innovation
D.C. Circuit Pauses Forced Truck Electrification Lawsuit
On December 21, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia agreed to pause lawsuits seeking to end the mandatory California-led phase-in of electric heavy-duty trucks until the court rules on separate suits filed to decide whether various aspects of mandating electric passenger cars and light pickup trucks is lawful. “Judges Michelle […]
Faces of EHS: Best of Technology
As we near the end of the year, we’re taking a look back at some of our highlights from 2023. For our latest Faces of EHS feature, we are sharing some insights from some of our favorite guests this year. Here are their answers to the question, “How will new safety technologies influence the work being […]
How EHS Tech is Transforming the Modern Workplace
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, it comes as no surprise that the workplace is undergoing a significant transformation. The realm of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) is no exception, with technology playing a pivotal role in reshaping the way organizations approach and implement safety measures. In this article, we’ll explore the driving […]
ASSP’s Safety Podcast Tops 5,000 Downloads
The American Society of Safety Professionals’ (ASSP) The Case for Safety Podcast has surpassed 300,000 downloads over five years, the group announced December 11. The podcast series offers practical workplace safety and health guidance and updates for safety professionals worldwide. The ASSP’s safety podcast series debuted in September 2018, and the group has shared 123 […]
SIF Prevention with Digitized Permit to Work Solutions
For those new to the term, SIF stands for Serious Injuries and Fatalities, otherwise defined as ‘life-threatening, life-altering or fatal events’ that can occur during normal work. Beyond the human toll of these events, SIFs can wreak a devastating impact on compliance risk and corporate liability, poison workforce culture, reduce productivity, erode profitability, and even […]
EHSDA Shorts: Internet of Things
On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Camille Oakes, President and CEO of Better Safety, about the Internet of Things. Tune in to hear her insights. Transcript (edited for clarity): Question: What is the Internet of Things? Oakes: So the Internet of Things. This is a term I first heard from an engineer. […]
EHS On Tap Live: E182 Integrating Technology for Workplace Safety, Sustainability, and Risk Mitigation
On episode 182 of EHS On Tap, Langdon Dement, Global EHS Specialist at Evotix, and Catryna Jackson, Sustainability and Environmental Programs Leader for Evotix, talk about using technology for sustainability and risk mitigation. This episode is sponsored by Evotix and was recorded live as part of EHS Daily Advisor’s Technology NOW online summit on November 8.
EHSDA Song of the Week: The Robots
This week, EHS Daily Advisor hosted Technology NOW, a two-day online summit examining the impact of technology on EHS. The Song of the Week jumps back to the 1970s for a futuristic exploration of technology by German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk. “The Robots” (or “Die Roboter”) was released in 1978 on the group’s seventh album, […]
Technology at the Heart of EHS
When COVID-19 sent people home to work, many businesses discovered how unreliable their processes were. When people were together in the office, there were ad hoc processes helping people get through the day however with that accessibility gone, process problems were badly exposed. Digital technology, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are already proving to be […]