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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.
On episode 236 of EHS On Tap, Tom Heneghan, manager of Preparedness Education and Youth Preparedness at the American Red Cross, talks about the need for emergency planning in light of recent natural disasters.
On January 22, the National Safety Council (NSC) applauded the enactment of legislation in Michigan making opioid overdose-reversal medication like naloxone accessible in state workplaces when training on use and administration is available. The group pointed out that overdoses account for nearly one in 10 worker deaths on the job nationally and have increased by […]
A Decatur, Alabama, manufacturer of GE appliances faces $193,585 in proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) penalties after a frontline supervisor’s death, the agency announced January 17. The 58-year-old supervisor suffered fatal injuries while trying to service a door molding machine. Agency inspectors found the company allowed workers to bypass the machine’s safety doors […]
Southeast Services of the Treasure Coast Inc., a Vero Beach, Florida, drainpipe cleaning and maintenance company, is facing a $16,131 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fine following a 24-year-old worker’s death, the agency announced January 16. According to OSHA, the employer could have prevented an explosion at a Port Saint Lucie worksite in June […]
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a cornerstone of effective workplace safety programs. By systematically identifying and addressing risks before they cause harm, JSA not only helps businesses protect employees but also improves organizational efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances overall safety culture. When implemented properly, JSA goes beyond merely meeting regulatory requirements—it plays a critical role […]
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a new safety video on its investigation into the August 2020 fire and toxic gas release at the Bio-Lab Lake Charles chemical facility in Westlake, Louisiana, the board announced January 7. The incident occurred when the facility was severely damaged by Hurricane Laura. The safety […]
On December 9, 2024, the EPA announced it finalized the latest risk management rules for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) under the 2016 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) amendments. TCE is an extremely toxic chemical known to cause liver cancer, kidney cancer, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It also causes damage to the central nervous system, liver, […]
On episode 235 of EHS On Tap, Scott Gaddis, vice president, safety and health, at Intelex, talks about his new book From Participation to Partnership: A Journey to Safety at the Frontline.
The National Safety Council (NSC) recently released a second benchmarking survey of its MSD Solutions Pledge community—the “2023-2024 MSD Solutions Index Pledge Community Report.”The new report showed community members’ progress in addressing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), one of the most pervasive workplace injuries, according to the NSC. The NSC surveyed 44 MSD Pledge members from December […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine contractor and temporary worker safety. Many workplaces are staffed by workers with different employers—a host company, contractors, and staffing agencies. If you own or operate a facility, you have complete responsibility for […]