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Apple is one of the largest technology companies in the world, and its Apple Park campus has a sleek, modern design meant to reflect the organization’s cutting-edge products and innovative culture. However, the glass walls and doors are proving to be a bit of a safety issue for some employees.
The EHS Daily Advisor Safety Standout Awards recognize companies and safety professionals who excel in making their workplaces safe. We are proud to announce our first round of winners, who will receive their awards at the upcoming Safety Summit 2018!
No, it’s not a joke. It’s a description of what will be the best conference for safety professionals that you will attend this year! Here are all of the reasons why you can’t afford to miss the EHS Daily Advisor’s upcoming Safety Summit 2018.
Small businesses are vital to the American economy, but they can have a difficult time absorbing regulatory compliance costs that larger businesses take in stride. For this reason, Congress created the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA). The SBREFA requires federal agencies to analyze the economic impact of new rules on small businesses and […]
An agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has rejected a petition by the National Chicken Council to waive speed limits at U.S. poultry plants.
Effectively managing the supply chain is critical for all companies large and small. In yesterday’s Advisor, we discussed the growing importance of supply chain traceability. Today we’ll look at some proven best practices to encourage resource efficiency in your supply chain.
OSHA has requested $212.7 million in funding for enforcement in fiscal year (FY) 2019, representing an increase of $6.1 million, or just under 3 percent, over the FY 2018 levels. However, the total requested budget for FY 2019 is identical to the 2018 level, meaning that the agency shifted requested money away from other areas […]
Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities are places of mental and physical healing and pain relief. Yet, they are often sites of danger to staff, most often to frontline staff, such as nurses, aides, and receptionists.
Safety professionals know how important their jobs are, but they are also familiar with the frustrations of pursuing management buy-in for their programs. Regina McMichael, CSP, CET, says it’s time for safety pros to take their seats alongside decision makers at the top of their organizations.
Women in construction are in the minority by a wide margin, and for that reason face safety and health challenges typically not encountered by men. OSHA has recognized the disparity and the associated risks. Accordingly, in 2013, the agency formed an alliance with the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), which the two parties […]