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Staying Put: Sheltering-in-Place When Leaving Isn’t Safe

By Jennifer Busick Mar 12, 2015 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Mar 18, 2015

What would you instinctively do if you thought you heard a gunshot at work? Walk toward the sound to see what happened Pick up the phone and call down to the front desk Ask two or three of your co-workers to see if they heard it too Immediately get up and get out of the […]

Staying Put: Will Your Workers Have to Shelter-in-Place?

By Jennifer Busick Mar 11, 2015 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Mar 17, 2015

In many workplaces, when there is a fire or other disaster affecting the building, the focus is on getting people out of the building quickly and safely. Workers are trained to know their closest emergency exits and at least two ways to reach them (in case one path is blocked). They know how to activate […]

Private Lives, Workplace Problem: Preventing Domestic Violence at Work

By Jennifer Busick Mar 5, 2015 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Mar 11, 2015

When an intern for Liz Claiborne, Inc., the women’s clothing manufacturer headquartered in New York City, was being harassed by an ex-boyfriend, the company security department immediately intervened. She was provided with daily escorts to her train station, and she was told to call the company’s dispatch center each evening to confirm that she arrived […]

Private Lives, Workplace Problem: Identifying Domestic Violence at Work

By Jennifer Busick Mar 4, 2015 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Mar 10, 2015

In 2011, California School Teacher Carlie Charlesworth divorced her husband. Because he had a history of violence, the court granted Charlesworth a restraining order against her ex-husband, Martin Charlesworth. Despite the restraining order, in January 2013, Martin Charlesworth showed up in the parking lot of Holy Trinity School in El Cajon, prompting a school lockdown […]

SAFETY NET: A Look at the Current Landscape of Connected Safety

SAFETY NET: A Look at the Current Landscape of Connected Safety In the modern world, safety has transcended beyond traditional boundaries. The advent of modern technologies, coupled with the increasing reliance on digital connectivity, has ushered in an era where safety is not merely a standalone function, but a collaborative, interconnected system. This system is […]

American Red Cross Introduces New Elevate SMART Manikin Training Solution

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

The American Red Cross and Elevate Healthcare, Inc. in September released the new, innovative ElevateTM SMART Manikin training solution designed for First Aid/CPR/AED and Basic Life Support (BLS) education and skills assessment.

Benchmark Gensuite Announces Responsio to Enhance Disclosure Response

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Benchmark Gensuite, an industry-leading EHS and sustainability platform provider, has launched Responsio, its first end-to-end AI product designed to transform how organizations manage and respond to the increasing complexity and volume of incoming requests for ESG, sustainability, and EHS data.

Highwire Advances Construction Subcontractor Risk Management with New Prequalification Solution

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Highwire’s new Prequalification solution enables general contractors to assess their subcontractors’ default and safety risk by evaluating a wide range of factors, including financial viability, capabilities, experience, pending litigation, and past defaults.

Distinctive Reporting: 5 Key Differences Between Accident vs Incident Reporting

Understand OSHA Requirements and Protect Your Organization In safety reporting, understanding the distinction between accidents and incidents is essential to ensure compliance and safeguard your workplace. Our latest eGuide breaks down the 5 critical differences between accident and incident reporting, helping you avoid costly mistakes and improve safety outcomes. You’ll also gain insights into the […]

SAFETY NET: A Look at the Current Landscape of Connected Safety

Distinctive Reporting: 5 Key Differences Between Accident vs Incident Reporting

Guide to Safety Training in High-Hazard Industries

Health and safety training is crucial for maintaininga secure workplace, empowering teams, and safeguarding their well-being. However, subpar training programs can lead to severe consequences such as accidents, injuries, and lawsuits—events that can potentially cripple a business beyond recovery. The good news? It doesn’t have to be that way! With the right training, your teams […]

State Testing Laws and Oral Fluid Article

Oral fluid testing is rapidly becoming the preferred method for drug testing. Recent federal approvals and new state laws in California and Washington have accelerated this trend, making oral fluid testing a key tool for both workplace and DUI enforcement. California and Washington have enacted laws that restrict drug testing based on non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites, […]