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What workplace safety and health issues are looming for the manufacturing sector? We can get an idea as to where environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals should focus their efforts by taking a look at the new draft research agenda recently issued by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
Competition for top talent is tough in today’s marketplace. And with the U.S. unemployment rate hovering at 4.4%, it can be hard for small companies to find individuals to fill open positions. Now, a new survey of small-business employees finds that the safety of the work environment was among top factors for employees considering a […]
If you are involved in a wetlands enforcement case, the terms of the settlement agreement will outline how much you have to spend on compensatory mitigation projects. You may also be required to perform mitigation as part of a project that could potentially adversely impact wetlands. Let’s take a look at some ways that can […]
Yesterday we reviewed a case in which the defendant in a wetlands settlement was required to perform compensatory mitigation projects. The cost of the wetlands mitigation was more than twice the amount of the civil penalty the defendant incurred. What is involved should you find yourself required to perform a wetlands compensatory mitigation project, either […]
What is the likelihood of violent crime at your facility? Is it high? Low? What kinds of crime are you most vulnerable to? Is there anything you can do to evaluate your risk?
Historically, military forces have struggled when they were too far removed from their supply lines—delivery of supplies became less reliable and easier to disrupt, and armies could find themselves on their own without support if they moved too far afield. In the new, global economy, businesses are discovering that their far-flung supply chains pose similar […]
Trying to improve your safety process and possibly make it more digital and less paper-bound? Nick Candito, cofounder and CEO of Progressly, has some ideas.
On July 27, 2017, tractor-trailer driver William Jones was traveling eastbound on I-70 through Putnam County, Indiana, when he lost control of his truck, crossed the median and westbound traffic lanes, left the roadway, struck some trees, and rolled the tractor-trailer. Jones was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators at the scene believe that Jones fell […]
In the wake of the explosion at the BP Texas City Refinery in 2005, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Identification Board (CSB) noted that leadership failures had materially contributed to the conditions that led to the disaster. Leadership at the plant had, over a period of years, distanced itself from the personnel who were in […]
An effective construction safety program goes beyond compliance to address overall loss control, which includes employee protection, property damage, and liability claims. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has created a model safety program for builders. It’s built on a solid foundation of safety principles that will resonate with safety professionals in the building […]