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Ask the Expert: Fire Safety and Training

By EHS Daily Advisor Staff Jul 2, 2021 Ask the Expert

Updated: Jul 2, 2021

Today we’re getting answers from EHS Hero® experts on two questions related to fire safety and training, specifically in the use of hose stations, standpipes, and fire extinguishers. Read on to see what the experts had to say. Q: What are OSHA standards regarding hose stations and standpipes in facilities? Are employers required to train workers on […]

NIOSH Issues Guidance on Row House Firefighting

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Sep 21, 2020 Fire Safety

Updated: Sep 21, 2020

On September 10, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued a fact sheet and poster outlining tactics to ensure the safety of firefighters responding to row house fires. The institute recently completed a firefighter fatality investigation of a career lieutenant killed while fighting a row house fire.

CDC Registry Will Track Firefighters’ Workplace Exposures, Cancer

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Feb 11, 2019 Injuries and Illness

Updated: Feb 11, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will begin maintaining a firefighters’ cancer registry, trying to determine any links between workplace exposures and subsequent cancers.

Recommendations to Alleviate the Stresses of Firefighting

By William C. Schillaci Sep 27, 2018 Health and Wellness

Updated: Sep 27, 2018

According CareerCast’s 2018 annual survey of the most stressful occupations, firefighting ranks second only to working in the military. The survey found support in an October 2017 report by two researchers with the Health Hazard Evaluation Program (HHEP) of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), who examined many occupational stresses firefighters experienced […]

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, […]