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Corinne Towler joined the National Safety Council in 2021 with a background in injury prevention programs and project management. She was instrumental in the creation and implementation of the Boeing Industrial Athlete Program and served as the Senior Leader of that program from its inception through 2018. She has worked for suppliers of occupational health […]
On episode 132 of EHS On Tap, Scott DeBow, ARM, principal at Avetta, talks about psychological safety. Recorded recently at the EHS Daily Advisor Exchange in Kansas City.
There has been a shift in attitude toward climate action. Instead of being viewed as a source of job loss, climate action is seen as a vast new field for job growth, economic opportunity, and technological advances. When it comes to reducing GHG emissions, the expansion of carbon capture and storage (CCS) is the next […]
On episode 131 of EHS On Tap, Allison Short, safety and health specialist at Auburn University, talks about the challenges of EHS on a college campus. Recorded recently at the EHS Daily Advisor Exchange in Kansas City.
The construction industry fall protection standard remains the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) most frequently cited standard for the 12th year in a row, the agency announced on September 20. Patrick Kapust, acting director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented a list of preliminary figures for fiscal year (FY) 2022—the fiscal year ends September […]
On this week’s episode of EHSDA Shorts, we hear from Allison Short of Auburn University and Subena Colligan of S. Colligan Coaching on their thoughts about how to move beyond safety slogans. Tune in to hear their insights.
On episode 130 of EHS On Tap, Subena Colligan, principal of S. Colligan Coaching, talks about safety culture. This episode is presented as part of EHS Daily Advisor’s Safety Culture Week.
This week, October 9-15, is Fire Prevention Week. This national week of observance is the longest-running public health observance in United States history, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility in the workplace, says OSHA. Here’s what you need to know about fire safety. Check out our Back to Basics: Fire Safety […]
On episode 129 of EHS On Tap, Brian O’Connor, fire prevention engineer with the National Fire Protection Association, talks about workplace fire prevention tips.
Woodworkers can be found in a number of different industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most woodworkers are employed in manufacturing industries, and they are responsible for making a variety of products, such as cabinets and furniture, using wood, veneers, and laminates. Working conditions vary, but many woodworkers are exposed to hazards such as […]