Category: Technology and Innovation

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 […]

Technology NOW Preview

EHS Daily Advisor’s exclusive online summit focusing on technology is taking place on November 7-8, 2023. Join us for this free virtual event catered to EHS professionals looking to develop and refine their skills on a variety of topics revolving around EHS technology. DAY ONE: November 7 Opening Keynote | Your EHS Digital Transformation Journey: A […]

Faces of EHS: Chris Byrnside on Safety as a Key Performance Indicator

Chris Byrnside is a veteran of Desert Storm who began his safety career after he was discharged from the U.S. Army in 1991. He worked in the metals industry in Illinois for his entire 30-year career, beginning as a machine operator at Krueger Steel & Wire in 1992. From 1993 to 2011, he held the […]

Safety Groups Honor Port of Portland’s Prevention Efforts

The Port of Portland received the third annual Prevention through Design (PtD) Award at the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans, the NSC announced October 23. The Port of Portland, which operates Portland International Airport, was recognized for an integrated safety design process used during the airport’s Parking and Rental […]

Replace Ladders With Low-Level Access Lifts

Did you know that every time you or one of your workers uses a ladder (keep in mind, there is a wide range of ladders being used on job sites today, including single-sided stepladders, twin stepladders, podium stepladders and platform stepladders, as well as stationary and rolling scaffolding), you’re risking racking up thousands of dollars […]

EHSDA Shorts: Enhancing Engagement by Digitizing EHS

On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Scott Bailey, Safety Systems Manager at Dawn Food Products, about how EHS digital transformation initiatives can enhance employee engagement. Tune in to hear his insights. Transcript (edited for clarity): Question: How can EHS digital transformation initiatives enhance employee engagement? Bailey: You know, I think there […]

Share Your Feedback on EHS Technology

Technology plays a crucial role in keeping workers safe. Share your feedback on this topic by taking this survey, which focuses on how businesses use technology as part of EHS activities. Enter your email address at the end of the survey for your chance to win a $50 gift card! Your responses and personal information […]

Faces of EHS: Helen Harris on Data Analysis and EHS Controls

For the majority of her career, Helen Harris worked in the oil and gas industry, primarily for wellhead manufacturing and service companies. In 2012 while working for General Electric, she met Todd Conklin and was introduced to Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), kicking off her continuous exploration of thought leadership in HOP and reliability and […]

EHS On Tap E170: How AI is Transforming Safety

On episode 170 of EHS On Tap, Barry Nelson, founder and CEO of FactorLab, talks about how AI is transforming safety.