Tag: Workplace Safety

Faces of EHS: William Palmer on the Value of Safety Tech

William Palmer is an experienced EHS leader and product marketing manager at Cority, an enterprise EHS and sustainability software provider. As EHS Daily Advisor celebrates EHS Technology Week 2025, Palmer highlighted emerging safety tech as “a powerful enabler that can augment human expertise and fuel more informed decision-making.” Over the past 20 years, Palmer has […]

Faces of EHS: Austin Blakely on Celebrating Small Victories

Austin Blakely is a safety leader who celebrates the small wins, even while working at a massive company like Boeing. Blakely serves as a senior safety specialist at Boeing in the St. Louis region, where the aerospace giant employs about 15,000 workers and produces high-tech military aircraft and related systems. He has been at the […]

Faces of EHS: Morgan Alexander on Challenging Oneself

Morgan Alexander doesn’t believe in shying away from challenges. In fact, he embraces them and encourages other safety professionals to do the same. Alexander is the health and safety manager at ViWinTech Windows & Doors, a Kentucky-based manufacturer with over 300 employees. He joined the company about two-and-a-half years ago, and his duties include overseeing […]

Faces of EHS: Juan Gramajo on Putting People First

Juan Gramajo is a safety professional who believes in prioritizing people above all else. He serves as a senior EH&S specialist focused on management systems and industrial hygiene at the Los Angeles site of Japan-based Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Gramajo started his safety career at the company in 2018, working his way up to his current […]

Faces of EHS: Monique Parker on the Future of Safety Professionals

With a new year approaching, many in the EHS industry are wondering what’s ahead in 2025 and beyond. According to Monique Parker, the future of safety professionals is “extremely bright.” Parker currently serves as the senior vice president of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), meaning she is in line to become president-elect of […]

How Safety Inspections Can Make or Break Organizations’ EHS Programs

EHS programs are critical to the overall well-being of workers, the environment, and the organization’s bottom line. They are designed to prevent accidents, reduce risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the company’s reputation. However, the success of these programs hinges on a variety of factors, and one of the most important among them is the […]

Faces of EHS: Adam Quertermous on Being a Team Player

Adam Quertermous serves as an EHS director at Skanska, one of the largest construction and development companies in the U.S. In his role, he works alongside a host of project stakeholders, including contractors, subcontractors, executives, unions, vendors, and more, so he knows the value of working as a team. Quertermous joined Skanska about 16 years […]

Faces of EHS: Maegan Procasky on Ways to Thrive as a Safety Professional

Given her vast expertise and insightful advice, one might be surprised that Maegan Procasky has only been in the EHS industry for a little over five years. And since joining Walt Disney Parks & Resorts a year-and-a-half ago, she has been making quite a name for herself. In fact, she just got promoted! Procasky started […]

Essential Components of an Effective Emergency Response Plan for Workplace Injuries

As a medical equipment specialist, I’ve seen firsthand how a well-prepared workplace response plan can make the difference between life and death in an emergency. If you are looking to ensure your team is ready for anything, this guide will provide you with all the necessary insights. It will cover all the essential components of […]

Faces of EHS: John Branan on the Promise of Safety Technology

Some industry veterans may be wary of new technology, but not John Branan, corporate vice president of health, safety, environment, and engineering at Orbia. He said he’s “encouraged” by how quickly safety technology is growing and looks forward to it playing a larger role in the field. Branan has over 35 years of experience in […]