Tag: West Nile Virus

Mosquitoes: More Than an Annoyance—a Disease Vector

By Jennifer Busick May 21, 2015 Injuries and Illness

Updated: May 27, 2015

According to the CDC, there were 2,122 reported cases of West Nile virus disease in U.S. residents in 2014. The disease is carried by birds and mosquitoes and transmitted to people by mosquitoes. A total of 47 states and the District of Columbia reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes in 2014. […]

Controlling Mosquitoes in Your Area

By Clare Condon May 31, 2012 Training

Updated: Aug 22, 2017

Yesterday we talked about using insect repellents safely to battle mosquitoes. But applying insect repellents isn’t the only thing you can do to combat mosquitoes. Protect yourself and your workers from insect-borne diseases by taking these tips from EPA for controlling mosquitoes in your area. Remove Their Habitat Eliminate standing water in rain gutters, old […]

Benchmark Gensuite and GIST Impact Announce Partnership to Bring Clarity to Sustainability and ESG Management

EHS Daily Advisor Staff

Benchmark Gensuite, a leading provider of cloud-based Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software solutions, and GIST Impact, a market-leading impact data and analytics provider, on December 5 announced a strategic partnership to deliver comprehensive sustainability management and reporting capabilities to global organizations. This collaboration brings together Benchmark Gensuite’s robust digital platform for EHS and […]

8 Key Benefits of Implementing ISO 45001 in Your Workplace

8 Key Benefits of Implementing ISO 45001 in Your Workplace Every year, countless workers suffer injuries or illnesses in their workplaces. These incidents not only harm individuals but also lead to lost hours, increased absenteeism and decreased productivity for organizations. ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, offers a powerful […]

Environment, Health and Safety Compliance Checklist

Regulatory scrutiny around safety is increasing in every industry – don’t get caught without a solid understanding of what you’re responsible for. Whether you need help with hazard communication, injury prevention, or emergency response, KPA’s comprehensive EHS checklist enables safety managers to quickly assess compliance status, identify vulnerabilities, and validate safety protocols. This guide helps […]

EHS Insight’s Safety Maturity Model

EHS Insight’s Safety Maturity Model Workplace safety culture is shaped by an organization’s shared beliefs, values, and attitudes toward safety. When this culture isn’t aligned, safety initiatives struggle, leading to more injuries. To address this, companies must assess the maturity of their safety culture. Often, when companies face compliance or safety issues, they focus on […]

Top 5 OSHA Violations: How to Prepare for an Inspection

OSHA inspections don’t have to be overwhelming. In this exclusive eGuide, we break down the Top five OSHA violations of 2024 and share actionable insights from two of the most respected safety leaders in the U.S., Dr. L.F. Martin and James Junkin. Discover insider tips to address 2024’s most common OSHA violations and protect your workforce. Learn […]