In the workplace, one of the environmental, health, and safety (EHS) professional’s first priorities is ensuring daily on-the-job safety. However, another important aspect of an EHS leader’s job is to be prepared for what happens when external disasters strike. These could include anything from natural disasters like floods or earthquakes, cybersecurity issues or power outages, […]
This week on Faces of EHS, we sat down in a video interview with Dr. Tim Ludwig to discuss his thoughts on environmental, health, and safety (EHS) issues. Tim is the author of Safety-Doc.com, a professor at Appalachian State University, a behavioral psychologist, and an expert on behavioral safety. In this interview, we discussed Tim’s […]
On episode 99 of EHS On Tap, Xilei Zhao, assistant professor at the University of Florida, and Jeff White, CEO of Gravy Analytics, talk about using location analytics data to predict evacuation behaviors during natural disasters.
On episode 17 of EHS On Tap Two-Minute Warning, Xilei Zhao, assistant professor at the University of Florida, and Jeff White, CEO of Gravy Analytics, talk about how location analytics can protect lives during natural hazards. Look for the full EHS On Tap conversation next week.
The modern workplace is changing because of many different factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation, and younger generations entering the workforce. Employees are demanding more from companies, in terms of what the company can do for them, and within a broader social context. To deal with this shift in values, employers are turning […]
On episode 98 of EHS On Tap, Devjani Mishra, an attorney who heads up Littler’s COVID-19 Task Force, talks about what the Supreme Court’s recent decision on COVID vaccine requirements means for employers.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to comply with their training requirements in the workplace, which can include both initial training and refresher training that must take place annually.
On episode 97 of EHS On Tap, Joe Schloesser, senior director at ISN, talks about new research on serious workplace injuries and fatalities.
Bloodborne pathogens are a dangerous hazard that can affect employees in many different kinds of work environments. According to OSHA, the CDC estimates that 5.6 million healthcare workers and employees in related fields are at risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens through occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Here’s what you […]
On episode 96 of EHS On Tap, Dom Tolli of the American Red Cross talks about the organization’s new approach to lifesaving training techniques. This episode is sponsored by the American Red Cross as part of EHS Compliance Week.