On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Tiffany Castagano, CEO & Founder of CEPHR LLC, about how practicing emotional intelligence contributes to building a better safety culture. Tune in to hear her insights. Transcript (edited for clarity): Question: How does practicing emotional intelligence contribute to building a better safety culture? Castagano: When we […]
On episode 179 of EHS On Tap, Dan Corcoran, academic program director for Columbia Southern University’s occupational safety and health and environmental management programs, talks about CSU’s new Doctor of Occupational Safety and Health program. This episode is sponsored by Columbia Southern University.
Toolbox talks are the five- to 10-minute safety meetings that are held at the beginning of workers’ shifts that typically cover specific topics and can serve as a refresher on best practices. There are many steps that safety managers can take to make toolbox talks more effective, but getting employees to engage and participate is another challenge. […]
On episode 178 of EHS On Tap, Trevor Bronson, director of Portfolio Strategy at Intelex, talks about safety culture best practices. This episode is sponsored by Intelex.
Ethylene oxide (EtO) is one of the many industrial chemicals that workers may come into contact with, depending on the jobsite. In addition to the standards, OSHA provides information on EtO exposure and what employers need to know about protecting their workers from the chemical. Here’s what you need to know about ethylene oxide. Check out […]
Dustin Heacox started out getting involved with safety by putting himself through college at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he graduated with a B.S in Occupational Safety. After a brief stint with the WI Army National Guard and a job in underground cable, he began working with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services […]
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 […]
On episode 177 of EHS On Tap, Joshua Russell, senior manager of EHS, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, talks about his EHS journey and his new podcast Illusion of Safety.
Exposure controls are critical for protecting workers, and they either remove hazardous conditions or place barriers between workers and hazards. Traditionally, companies and regulatory agencies have used hierarchies of controls to determine how they should implement workplace safety solutions. While the ideal solutions vary from one organization to the next, priorities and best practices are […]
On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Jeramy Hurt, Director of EHS Solutions at Ideagen, about the performance metrics he uses to measure progress. Tune in to hear his insights.