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Many industries deploy scaffolding to get work done, specifically in construction, where millions of employees use scaffolding on a regular basis. According to OSHA, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) reported 52 fatal falls to lower levels from scaffolding in 2021, and in FY 2022, scaffolding citations were listed at number five on OSHA’s […]
Rachel Housman, CSP, CIH, is a Certified Safety Professional and Certified Industrial Hygienist with 11 years of experience. She started her career in manufacturing and construction doing everything from field audits to industrial hygiene sampling and eventually moved on to consulting for large consulting firms. In 2017, she began working for herself as a freelance […]
On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Adele Abrams, President of the Law Office of Adele L. Abrams, P.C., on her thoughts about core values companies should keep in mind when developing safety programs. Tune in to hear her insights.
Eye and face protection is essential for many workers as part of their personal protection equipment (PPE). According to OSHA, thousands of employees are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that are preventable with the proper equipment. Eye and face protection must be provided when necessary to protect workers from chemical, environmental, radiological, or mechanical […]
On episode 136 of EHS On Tap, Scott Gaddis, vice president and global practice leader for safety and health at Intelex, talks about new research on EHS and ESG.
Millions of employees are required to wear respirators, and compliance with OSHA’s respiratory protection standard can help avoid thousands of illnesses and hundreds of deaths every year. OSHA provides seven steps on how to wear a respirator correctly at work. Here’s what you need to know about how to wear a respirator. Check out our Back to Basics: […]
On episode 135 of EHS On Tap, Langdon Dement, Global EHS Advisor, Evotix and Julian Taylor, Head of Enablement, Evotix, provide tips and advice for EHS professionals as we head into 2023. This episode is sponsored by Evotix.
The biggest indoor air concerns for decades were exposure to radon, mold, and tobacco smoke. The focus has now shifted to respiratory infections and wildfire smoke, and newer requirements stress the importance of ventilation and air filtration. Here’s what you need to know about indoor air quality. Check out our Back to Basics: Spotlight on […]
On episode 134 of EHS On Tap, Michael Zalle, CEO of YellowBird, talks about how EHS professionals are venturing into the gig economy.
On episode 133 of EHS On Tap, Sharon Snarr, ergonomics consultant with State Compensation Insurance Fund, talks about the importance of workplace ergonomics.