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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Heat hazards are a serious concern for workplaces, but most of the attention is placed on outdoor workers. Indoor workers are also at risk for heat illness, so here’s what you need to know about protecting indoor workers from heat hazards.
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 […]
Back to Basics is a weekly feature that highlights important but possibly overlooked information that any EHS professional should know. This week, we examine construction safety and health. Building involves various tasks and projects performed by laborers representing multiple trades using all kinds of tools and equipment. That variety of work comes with various health […]
While mosquitoes can be a nuisance for outdoor workers, they can also spread many diseases, including Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus, malaria, West Nile virus, and yellow fever. Here’s what you need to know about preventing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
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 […]
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 […]