Fall hazards are one of the construction industry’s “Fatal Four” safety hazards, along with caught-in or -between, electrocution, and struck-by hazards. Here’s what you need to know about compliance with OSHA’s fall protection standard.
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Matthew Marino, Owner, Evolving Innovation, and Dr. Ram Maikala, PhD, ASP, FHFES, Program Technical Consultant, National Safety Council, discuss what workplaces can do to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). The webinar was moderated by Jay Kumar, Editor-in-Chief of EHS Daily Advisor. This clip was taken from a webinar titled “Panel […]
On episode 206 of EHS On Tap, Kathy Seabrook, CEO and founder of Global Solutions Inc., talks about how companies can get a better handle on ESG.
Prolonged sun exposure can lead to sunburn, heat stroke, or skin cancer. Here’s what the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says about protecting yourself from sun exposure.
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Jennifer Hsu, MPH, CSP Senior Leader in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) | Certified Safety Professional (CSP), shares her thoughts on ordering personal protective equipment (PPE) for women. This clip was taken from a webinar titled “Creating an Inclusive PPE Program: Connected Tech, the Right Fit, and Change Management.” […]
On episode 205 of EHS On Tap, Jerome Marinkovic of Chemwatch talks about the need for sustainability in chemical management. This episode is sponsored by Chemwatch.
In cases where Legionella hazards can’t be controlled with engineering and administrative controls, personal protective equipment (PPE) may be needed to prevent worker exposures and infections. Here’s what you need to know about how to protect workers against Legionella exposure with PPE.
In this installment of EHSDA Shorts, Louis Wustemann, Writer and Speaker on Health, Safety and Sustainability Issues, explains what William Shakespeare’s plays and EHS have in common.
On episode 204 of EHS On Tap, Jo Pina, vice president of EHS at Verde, talks about the increased importance of safety professionals.
Radiation emergencies include nuclear and radiological events in which there is (or there is the perception of) a hazard from a nuclear explosion, release of radioactive material, or unintended exposure to another type of radioactive source. Here’s what you need to know about radiation safety.