Tag: Workplace Safety

The Digital Revolution: How EHS Technology is Transforming Manufacturing

By Addison Moore Feb 20, 2024 EHS Management

Updated: Feb 20, 2024

The manufacturing sector, long characterized by its reliance on manual processes and traditional practices, is undergoing a profound transformation fueled by advancements in environment, health, and safety (EHS) and compliance technology. As the industry navigates through the challenges of an ever-evolving landscape, embracing digital solutions has become imperative for sustainability, efficiency, and safety. This article […]

How EHS Tech is Transforming the Modern Workplace

By Addison Moore Dec 14, 2023 EHS Management

Updated: Dec 14, 2023

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, it comes as no surprise that the workplace is undergoing a significant transformation. The realm of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) is no exception, with technology playing a pivotal role in reshaping the way organizations approach and implement safety measures. In this article, we’ll explore the driving […]

Integrating Contractors Into Safety Culture

By Addison Moore May 16, 2023 Contractor Safety

Updated: May 22, 2023

Safety culture is a critical aspect of any organization that prioritizes the well-being of its employees, and stakeholders. But what happens when contractors come into the picture? How can organizations ensure that their safety culture extends beyond their employees to include contractors as well? In this article, we will discuss some strategies that organizations can […]

How to Improve Workplace Safety with Data Technology

By Addison Moore Apr 10, 2023 EHS Management

Updated: Apr 10, 2023

Data management has always been a key factor in the success of any business, but in recent years it has become even more important. With the advent of big data and data analytics, businesses are now able to gather and process vast amounts of information more efficiently than ever before. This has led to a […]

4 Vital Steps Manufacturers Should Follow to Achieve Workplace Safety

By Eric Whitley Mar 27, 2023 EHS Management

Updated: Mar 27, 2023

As a manufacturer, you play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of your employees. You should prioritize workplace safety to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses among employees. A safe workplace increases employee morale and engagement, leading to improved job satisfaction and lower turnover rates.   What does this look like in practice? Dow, […]

Four Strategies to Prepare for an Emergency

By Corey Sipe Feb 9, 2023 Emergency Preparedness and Response

Updated: Feb 9, 2023

Whether it’s a fire, active shooter, natural disaster, or pandemic, employees should be trained to handle all types of emergencies. BLR Legal Editor Elizabeth Dickinson, J.D., recently spoke at a BLR Trends in 20 Webinar, where hot topics are discussed in 20 minutes, entitled “Prepare for the Next Emergency: Strategies to Address it with Confidence.” […]

EHSDA Song of the Week: Finest Worksong

By Jay Kumar, Editor, EHS Daily Advisor Jan 27, 2023 EHS Management

Updated: Jan 27, 2023

For our second Song of the Week, we stay in the ’80s but go in a different direction than last week’s entry. “Finest Worksong” is an anthemic blast from R.E.M. that is more of a salute to workers than anything else. The lead track off the band’s 1987 album Document immediately rings out with loud […]

EHSDA Song of the Week: The Safety Dance

By Jay Kumar, Editor, EHS Daily Advisor Jan 20, 2023 Safety Culture

Updated: Jan 20, 2023

Welcome to the first installment of the EHSDA Song of the Week. It’s Friday and we want to have a little fun, so each week, we’re going to highlight a song that is somehow related to safety. Some songs will be more safety-centric than others, but just go with it. Like we said, it’s Friday. […]

Review/Preview: A New Year in Safety

By Guy Burdick, EHS Daily Advisor Dec 30, 2022 Enforcement and Inspection

Updated: Dec 30, 2022

What does 2023 hold for workplace safety and health and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety? 2022 began with the Supreme Court issuing a permanent judicial stay of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) “vaccinate-or-test” COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS). The year ended with OSHA submitting a final healthcare COVID-19 standard for regulatory review at […]

Why You Should Automate Contractor Management Workflows

By Addison Moore Dec 29, 2022 Contractor Safety

Updated: Dec 29, 2022

Over the last decade, modern technology has taken the contractor management world by storm. It has changed the way hiring organizations and contractors approach safety and has contributed to increased productivity on all fronts. The last few years especially have presented unprecedented challenges to businesses that brought on questions about increased safety measures, better resource […]