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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 April 11, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it renewed its designation of Dighton Power in Dighton, Massachusetts, as a “Star” site, the highest level of recognition in the agency’s Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). The agency recently announced several new and renewed Star designations of VPP-participating employers, including L.L.Bean Manufacturing in Brunswick, […]
On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Shawn Galloway, the CEO of ProAct Safety, on his thoughts about the different values Gen Z holds compared to other generations. Tune in to hear his insights.
On April 10, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Region 5 office announced an outreach effort in the Midwest to stem the continuing trend of trench and excavation worker deaths. The 39 U.S. workers who died doing trench or excavation work in 2022 included 4 in Illinois and 2 others in Ohio, according to […]
On episode 153 of EHS On Tap, Julie Lavezzari, Senior Loss Prevention Engineer at State Compensation Insurance Fund, talks about ladder safety.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has developed a strategic plan for addressing occupational safety and health risks faced by Native Americans and Alaska Natives, NIOSH Director John Howard, MD, announced April 4. There are nearly 3 million AI/AN workers in the United States, the institute reported in its April eNews, but […]
For our latest Faces of EHS profile, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite guests so far in 2023. We have a new set of questions for our safety professionals this year, and today we are looking at our guests’ insights about safety culture and how company leaders can make safety a […]
On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Tyler Vanchure, Sr. EHS Specialist at the Hershey Company, on her thoughts about the defining characteristics of Gen Z in the workforce. Tune in to hear her insights.
On episode 152 of EHS On Tap, Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions, AlertMedia, talks about new research on the state of employee safety.
By: Superior Glove, leading safety glove innovator Not surprisingly, injuries caused by knocks, bumps, and pinches are among the most common across various industries and can cause a wide range of hand injuries. When an object strikes or pinches a hand, the force is transferred directly from the object to the hand and can lead […]
The manufacturing industry has long been characterized by its assembly line-style factory layout design. Improving the safety of factory workers has been a focus in recent years, which led to a shift in factory layout design. By rethinking the layout, it is possible to create a safer working environment for employees, reduce the risk of […]