EHS On Tap E256: Preparing for Summer Workplace Safety Risks
On episode 256 of EHS On Tap, Clare Epstein, General Manager of Commercial at Vector Solutions, talks about preparing for summer workplace safety risks.
Category: Special Topics in Safety Management
Safety is a process, and as such, needs to be managed. This section offers resources to create a viable safety program, sell it to senior management, train supervisors and employees in using it, and then track and report your progress. Look also for ways to advance your own skills in these areas, both for your current job, and those that follow.
Review Commission Vacates OSHA Citations
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission vacated a series of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) citations of a Missouri construction company in a final decision on June 4. A review commission administrative law judge (ALJ) concluded that the Department of Labor (DOL) couldn’t establish evidence of an employer-employee relationship or employer knowledge of […]
NSC Releases Findings from MSD Grant Programs
On June 11, the National Safety Council (NSC) released research findings from the 2023–2024 MSD Solutions Lab Research to Solutions (R2S) and MSD Solutions Pilot Grant programs. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the most common workplace injury, according to the NSC, which said its grant recipients were able to show practical applications and measurable progress toward […]
Infographic: Overhead Crane Safety Tips
Cranes are very large and dangerous machines, so there are many safety considerations when using them. Here’s what you need to know about overhead crane safety and fall protection.
EHSDA Shorts: What is a Safety Champion?
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Zach Pucillo, CSP, CHMM, EHS Compliance Manager at KPA, talks about what makes a safety champion.
EHS On Tap E255: The Importance of EHS Networking
On episode 255 of EHS On Tap, Branden Raczkowski, Director of the Safety Knights online forum, talks about the importance of networking for EHS professionals.
Back to Basics: Preventing Amputations and Other Mechanical Hazards
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine mechanical hazards. If your company is in the manufacturing sector, your employees likely face mechanical hazards, including the risk of amputation, from operating, cleaning, maintaining, or repairing equipment or machinery. Last September, […]
Labor Department Launches Multiagency ‘Opinion Letters’
On June 2, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of an “opinion letter” program across five agencies, providing workers, employers, and others with compliance assistance. The program includes letters of interpretation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) explaining the agency’s regulatory requirements. The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration, Mine Safety and […]
Infographic: Silica Exposure Prevention
Silicosis is a lung disease that can affect people who work in mines and are exposed to airborne dust. There is no cure for silicosis, making prevention of the disease essential. Here’s what you need to know about preventing silica exposure.
EHS Tech-AI NOW Preview
EHS Daily Advisor’s exclusive online summit focusing on safety technology is taking place on June 10-11, 2025. Join us for two days of conversation and insight from industry-leading experts, covering the latest topics in safety technology and providing tips and advice on how to improve worker safety using AI, connected devices, and other advancements. Day 1: […]