EHS On Tap E253: The Evolution of Ergonomics and Injury Prevention
On episode 253 of EHS On Tap, Jonathan Smith, founder and CEO of J. Smith Safety LLC, talks about the evolution of ergonomics and injury prevention.
Category: EHS Management
Trapped in the Tank: A Wake-Up Call for Contractor Safety
Several years ago, a hazardous materials manager with the Chicago Fire Department received an urgent call from a chemical manufacturing facility. Contractors had been working on decommissioned chemical processing tanks when something went horribly wrong. One of the contractors had become trapped inside a tank. When emergency responders arrived, they asked for the worker’s name […]
Labor Unions Sue to Restore NIOSH Programs
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), a group of labor unions representing workers in education, manufacturing, mining, and nursing, and a personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer filed a suit in federal court to reverse the recent reorganization of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the AFL-CIO announced […]
EHS On Tap E252: Getting Real About Psychosocial Hazards
On episode 252 of EHS On Tap, Dr. I. David Daniels, Founder and CEO of ID2 Solutions, LLC, talks about his new book Psychosocial Hazards are Real.
Back to Basics: Human and Organizational Performance
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine Human and Organizational Performance. As organizations strive to improve worker safety, some are taking a different approach that incorporates human factors engineering and organizational psychology. Called Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), the […]
Pennsylvania Manufacturer Settles OSHA Citations in Amputation
Fostermation Inc., a Meadville, Pennsylvania, metal components manufacturer, paid $14,700 to settle six serious and one other-than-serious Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violations, the agency announced May 12. An investigation by OSHA and the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division into a minor-aged worker’s fingertip amputation in May 2024 found that the employer […]
EHS Worker Safety NOW Preview
EHS Daily Advisor’s exclusive online summit focusing on worker safety is taking place on May 13-14, 2025. Join us for two days of conversation and insight from industry-leading experts, covering the latest topics in worker safety and providing tools for building a more protected workplace. Day 1: Tuesday, May 13 Opening Keynote | Psychosocial Hazards Are […]
Cal/OSHA Clarifies New Lead Exposure Standard
On May 5, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) announced the availability of new guidance clarifying the state’s updated lead exposure prevention standards for construction. Cal/OSHA’s amended lead standards for the construction industry went into effect January 1. The amended standards require employers to perform exposure assessments for employees who may be […]
NSC Awards Safety Scholarships to Veterans
The National Safety Council (NSC) announced on April 24 it awarded 50 Advanced Safety Certificate (ASC) Scholarships to U.S. veterans, and the Boeing Company provided the funding for the scholarships. The ASC is the NSC’s safety curriculum based on best practices in the environment, health, and safety (EHS) field. The scholarships support U.S. veterans pursuing […]
NSC Conference Recognized for Growth
On April 28, the National Safety Council (NSC) announced its annual conference, the Safety Congress & Expo, has been recognized for growth in three categories: attendance, exhibiting companies, and net square feet of exhibition space. Trade Show Executive magazine, which covers the business exhibition industry for trade show and event executives, awarded the NSC’s Congress […]