EHSDA Shorts: What are the Differences Between State OSHA and Federal OSHA Requirements?
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Jill James, Chief Safety Officer, HSI, talks about the differences between state OSHA and federal OSHA requirements.
Category: Training
Training is the number one element in accident, incident, and illness avoidance. Check the articles here frequently for the latest and best tips on techniques, trends, programs and equipment. We offer explanations for group, one-one, or self-directed situations, in both general and specific work activities. Your training will be both easier and more effective if you do.
EHSDA Shorts: Why is Technology-Enabled Learning Important in the Workplace?
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Scott Gaddis, Vice President, Global Practice Leader – Safety and Health, Intelex Technologies in Toronto, explains why technology-enabled learning is important in the workplace. This clip was taken from a webinar titled “Fireside Chat| Building a Strong Safety Culture with Data“, as part of the EHS Daily Advisor Safety […]
NIOSH: One-Hour Safety Program Boosts Young Workers’ Knowledge
Safety Matters, a one-hour educational program, can raise the workplace safety and health knowledge and attitude scores for young workers (aged 15 to 24), new research has found. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) highlighted the new findings in the July edition of its eNews online newsletter. Young workers are injured at […]
EHS On Tap E210: The State of Industrial Worker Safety and Well-Being
On episode 210 of EHS On Tap, Clare Epstein, General Manager of Commercial, Vector Solutions, talks about how industrial workers feel about their safety and well-being.
EHS Safety Training Week: A Review
As EHS Daily Advisor’s Safety Training Week wraps up, let’s recap the various content offerings that became available throughout the week. A special thanks to Avetta, Columbia Southern University, HSI, Intelex, KPA, and Veriforce for sponsoring. Monday Back to Basics | Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season? Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly […]
Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes in Contractor Safety Management
Introduction In workplace safety, effective contractor management is crucial for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. However, safety professionals often encounter challenges in developing and implementing robust contractor safety management programs. From inadequate communication to oversight in training, various mistakes can compromise the effectiveness of these programs. In this article, we’ll go over the […]
Ask the Expert: Identifying Safety Training Needs
In our EHS Safety Training Week installment of Ask the Expert, brought to you by KPA, we hear from Shawn Smith, Product Director, Training at KPA, who provides guidance, tips, and advice about safety training and how you can more effectively provide it. Ensuring the safety and well-being of employees is paramount in an ever-evolving […]
EHS On Tap E207: Common Misconceptions About Safety Training
On episode 207 of EHS On Tap, Jill James, Chief Safety Officer at HSI, talks about common misconceptions regarding safety training. This episode is sponsored by HSI.
Back to Basics: Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine how to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Is your workplace ready for up to 25 named storms this year, including seven major hurricanes (category 3, 4, or 5) with winds of […]
EHSDA Shorts: What Health and Safety Pros Can Learn from Sports Leaders
In this episode of EHSDA Shorts, Lawrence Waterman, OBE, Founding Partner, Park Health, explains what the two types of sports leaders are and what can health and safety professionals learn from them. This clip was taken from a webinar titled “Safety Leadership Lessons of the Sports Legends.” The full session is available for FREE on-demand […]