Tag: Secretary of Labor

Marty Walsh’s Labor Nomination: Expect Action on Worker Safety

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Jan 12, 2021 Special Topics in Safety Management

Updated: Jan 12, 2021

On January 7, President-Elect Joseph Biden named Boston Mayor Marty Walsh his nominee for secretary of Labor. Walsh would be the first labor union member to serve as labor secretary in nearly half a century, according to the Biden-Harris transition team. Before turning to politics, Walsh held a number of labor union leadership positions, heading […]

Scalia’s Nomination for Labor Secretary: What Could It Mean for Workplace Safety?

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Jul 19, 2019 Regulatory Developments

Updated: Jul 19, 2019

President Donald J. Trump will nominate Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of Labor, the president announced July 18 on Twitter. The White House has not yet confirmed the nomination.

Trump Nominates Andrew Puzder for Labor Secretary; Safety Community Reacts

By Clare Condon Dec 14, 2016 Regulatory Developments

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he plans to nominate Andrew Puzder to serve as Secretary of Labor in Trump’s administration. If confirmed, he would oversee the Department of Labor and its many agencies, which include OSHA, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), and many others.

The Indispensability of Workplace Incident Investigations in Creating Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence […]

Heimdahl Chernault of Edgewater Safety Consulting Is 2023 J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year

Michelle DeFrancesco

Frantz of Archer Daniels Midland & Daboul of Kari-Out Also Place NEENAH, Wis. (Sept. 26, 2023) J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. announced today that Dana Heimdahl Chernault, partner in Edgewater Safety Consulting LLC, and most recently director of safety and risk management with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. is the 2023 J. J. Keller Safety […]

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. Introduces THORZT™ Rapid Rehydration Solutions

Michelle DeFrancesco

LATHAM, NY – September 12, 2023 – Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP®), a global leader in personal protective equipment (PPE) including hand protection, above-the-neck protection, workwear and footwear, proudly announces the launch of THORZT™ into the North America market. This exciting new addition of powder concentrates enhances the PIP® market-leading heat stress PPE portfolio. THORZT™ […]

Avetta Wins Two Stevie® Awards for Supply Chain ESG and Sustainability

Michelle DeFrancesco

Judges note Avetta’s “impressive” platform helps companies improve ESG performance across the entire supply chain August 31, 2023, LEHI, Utah & HOUSTON—Avetta® has been awarded a Gold Stevie® Award in the Supply Chain Management Solution category in the American Business Awards® and a Silver Stevie® Award in the Compliance Solution category in the International Business […]

[eBook] OSHA Top 10

Michelle DeFrancesco

OSHA violations are rampant, hide in plain sight, and have potentially dire consequences for your people and your bottom line. Every year, thousands of preventable incidents occur, causing needless injuries, illnesses, and in some cases – deaths. From OSHA penalties to workers’ compensation claims to legal, operational, and reputational costs, businesses can pay a significant […]

The Indispensability of Workplace Incident Investigations in Creating Safer Workplaces

[eBook] OSHA Top 10

Infographic: Workplace Safety 101

Is it possible for organizations to check all the right boxes and still not have the efficiency and safety culture that they desire? Safety culture needs to be entwined throughout an organization. We recently surveyed over 200 EHS Professionals to see how their organizations tackle safety initiatives. 75% feel they are NOT very effective in preventing […]

The Intelex Environmental, Health & Safety Blueprint: How to drive proactive improvements across your business

In our recent global research, more than 75% of respondents reported they expect to lose customers and skilled workers if they don’t improve their ESG and EHS performance. More than 50% struggle to collect the data they need for effective, proactive ESG and EHS programs, while fewer than 50% are confident in the quality of […]