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Building a strong health and safety system requires extensive knowledge, training, and well-established processes, which can often be complex to implement. Fortunately, digital tools and advanced technologies are simplifying this process. Companies worldwide are turning to technological solutions to boost productivity, reduce risk, protect their workforce and improve their bottom line. One example of this […]
The Risk Matrix podcast, by Veriforce, released a timely episode about preparing for an OSHA inspection. It was an excellent discussion led by two of the most well-known safety leaders in the U.S., Dr. L.F. Martin, and James Junkin. You don’t have to complicate your safety management system. To protect your workers, you must comply […]
In today’s business landscape, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria have become pivotal for companies aiming to enhance sustainability, ethical practices, and long-term viability. While most discussions surrounding ESG focus on environmental impacts or governance structures, one smaller yet critical aspect often overlooked is the safety of contractors. Contractor safety is more than just a […]
Craig Taylor serves as the director of global safety compliance at The Estée Lauder Cos. (ELC), one of the world’s largest manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products. One of Taylor’s favorite—and most important—parts of his role is developing relationships with people. Headquartered in New York City, ELC had […]
Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) leaders know that great safety and compliance performance is rooted in vigilance—not just from EHS staff, but from all employees. Maintaining this vigilance isn’t always easy amid the day-to-day pressures of operations. But with regularly scheduled and properly managed EHS inspections, EHS managers can mitigate hazards and capture important data, […]
In a final rule published October 11, 2024, in the Federal Register, the EPA took final action on a revision to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California state implementation plan (SIP). This revision concerns the regulation of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and particulate matter (PM) associated with warehouses as […]
The EPA recently published a proposed rule to add 16 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), which is a list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) to comply with the National […]
On October 23, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced the winners of the third and final phase of its Respirator Fit Evaluation Challenge. NIOSH issued the challenge, seeking practical solutions that provide real-time results on filtering facepiece respirator fit. In Phase 1 of the challenge, entrants submitted concept papers outlining their […]
Workplaces, regardless of the industry, can be demanding and expose us to difficult situations. Whether it’s working in a high-hazard industry, witnessing a traumatic incident, experiencing emotionally challenging day-to-day events or seeing a colleague struggling with a toxic work environment, there are many instances where people may be exposed to secondary trauma, also known as […]
Artco-Bell Corp., a Temple, Texas, school furnishings manufacturer, faces a $257,183 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine after a worker sustained serious, permanent hand and arm injuries, the agency announced October 21. According to OSHA, the worker’s injuries could have been prevented had the employer installed required machine guards. Agency investigators learned that in […]