EHS Today

30/06/2024

Attorneys from Seyfarth caution that occupational health and safety liabilities can threaten corporate mergers and acquisitions. Any prospective buyer's due diligence should include reviewing safety records and safety-related documents.

Overlooking past injury and illness violations can prove costly.

29/06/2024

Half of the workforce is experiencing a mental health issue, according to a study from Businessolver. That number increases to 55% for CEOs.

Worse, a majority of CEOs (81%) and employees (67%) agree or strongly agree that companies view someone with mental health issues as weak or a burden.

But are they talking about it?

27/06/2024

American Society of Safety Professionals president-elect Pam Walaski spoke with EHS Today on a wide range of topics, including the shift away from compliance; child labor; the 2024 elections; persistently high serious injury and fatality (SIF) rates; honoring those we've lost; and the recent backlash against diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) efforts.

The president-elect of the American Society of Safety Professionals shares how she’s trying to be a voice for others and create a more inclusive and safer workplace.

27/06/2024

Limited time remains to register for the Safety Leadership Conference at the special savings pricing. Secure your spot before Monday, July 1, and take advantage of the discounted rate. Act now and save $149 off the regular rate! https://bit.ly/3KEUEqT

26/06/2024

A safety program isn’t built in a day, a week or even a single year. Learn how to develop a robust and sustainable safety culture from SBM Management Services, one of America’s Safest Companies.

A safety program isn’t built in a day, a week or even a single year. Learn how to develop a robust and sustainable safety culture from one of America’s Safest Companies.

26/06/2024

Have you secured your spot for the 2024 Safety Leadership Conference? Act now and save $149 with early bird registration! Join us in the Greater Denver Area to hear from industry experts and some of America’s Safest Companies, who will offer insights into how to develop and sustain a safety culture. Don't miss out – register before July 1st to benefit from early bird savings!

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26/06/2024

BSI’s survey “Evolving Together: Flourishing in the age-diverse workforce” finds growing focus worldwide on the maintenance of both physical and mental health.

Age Diversity will Shape the Workforce of the Future

25/06/2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy will fund $850 million worth of projects that can monitor, measure, quantify and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the oil and gas sector. The funding comes from President Joe Biden's signature legislation, the Inflation Reduction Act.

Funding will be use to access advanced technology..

23/06/2024

U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA has proposed A new Emergency Response Standard (ERS) that would impose additional requirements on organizations with employees who respond to emergencies, even as a secondary aspect of their work duties.

Would cover private employer first responders and internal emergency response teams.

22/06/2024

Everything you need to know to keep construction workers safe, from working at heights, to summer heat to mental fitness.

Everything you need to know to keep workers safe, from working at heights, to summer heat to mental fitness.

21/06/2024

A recent SHRM survey found that 66% of members experienced or witnessed incivility at work within the past month, while 57% experienced or witnessed incivility at work within the past week. Workplace incivility behaviors include include gaslighting, gossiping, ignoring, interrupting, excessive micromanaging, taking credit for others’ work, assigning blame, abdicating responsibility and more.

A look at some news of note for safety professionals.

20/06/2024

Heat stress can severely impair the human body’s ability to regulate temperature, leading to dangerous health conditions such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Unfortunately, climate change will make it more difficult for employees working in the heat.

Most workers come to work dehydrated and end their shifts more dehydrated than when they started.

19/06/2024

If you want to improve safety in your organization, a good starting point is to look at your company’s approach to inclusion.

18/06/2024

The National Safety Council has released a report highlighting the relationship between diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts and instances of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).

Report from National Safety Council identifies factors that can lead to inequitable MSD outcomes.

17/06/2024

When employees trust their supervisors, they are more likely to adhere to safety protocols and guidelines. ProAct Safety

When employees trust their supervisors, they are more likely to adhere to safety protocols and guidelines.

16/06/2024

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is asking a federal court to prevent Hyundai from illegally employing children. The DOL also wants the court to require Hyundai to surrender profits related to the use of child labor.

The manufacturer and its suppliers are charged with illegally employing children.

15/06/2024

A recent survey Vector Solutions found that despite the value they place on safety 46% of workers believe their employer could be doing more to reduce safety incidents.

Half feel companies could be doing more to reduce incidents, and 83% said protocols are merely checkboxes.

14/06/2024

The trades have always offered steady work, fair pay and the opportunity to be your own boss. That’s resonating with Gen Z, who are learning about electrical work, plumbing, building and welding from social media influencers.

A look at some news of note.

13/06/2024

"Safety professionals continually wrestle with the perception that safety and operational performance are at odds with each other. This is a false choice. Safe operations and high productivity are aligned, and safety leaders should consider adding an operational metric as a key safety leading indicator to help bridge this gap." Kearney - Management Consulting

Traditional safety metrics are backward-looking, but operational KPIs—particularly overall equipment effectiveness—can give manufacturers an advance look at when safety issues...

13/06/2024

EHS Today's Safety Leadership Conference is specifically focused on providing information on the latest trends, lessons learned, case studies, and best practices in workplace safety. The Safety Leadership Conference is a valuable platform for networking and professional growth within the environmental health and safety community.

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12/06/2024

Whether you’re the first, tenth or fortieth safety professional at your company, you need to develop strong relationships with employees—and deliver results.

Whether you’re the first, tenth or fortieth safety professional at your company, you need to develop strong relationships with employees—and deliver results.

11/06/2024

June 11 is National Forklift Safety Day. It's a timely reminder that regardless of how much advanced forklift technology you have deployed, emphasizing safety fundamentals is still vital to an effective safety program.

To enhance warehouse safety, you must identify the limitations of the technologies you have deployed.

10/06/2024

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken several actions this year to restrict PFAS, or forever chemicals, but there's still more work to be done.

More work still needs to be done to protect workers and communities from forever chemicals.

07/06/2024

72% of surveyed corporate and human resources leaders in the U.S. plan to increase their commitment to DEI within the next two years, according to a new survey.

A look at some environmental, social and governance (ESG) related news of note.

06/06/2024

“DEI initiatives are not a one-time fix,” said Christine Sullivan, former president of American Society of Safety Professionals. “As safety professionals, we should do something each day to move the needle on DEI to improve our companies."

New tools and strategies emerge to foster psychologically safer workplaces.

05/06/2024

Learn how Baxter International Inc., a global medical technology company, is taking a local approach to training and engaging employees in safety culture.

Learn how a global medical technology company is taking a local approach to training and engaging employees in safety culture.

04/06/2024

Learn the strategies and standards that can help greatly reduce the risk of fall-related injuries among your workforce. Kee Safety

Learn the strategies and standards that can help greatly reduce the risk of fall-related injuries among your workforce.

01/06/2024

Safety can mean different things for different people, and there are many languages to safety. That’s why it’s key for safety professionals to periodically focus on the basics.

Safety can mean different things for different people, and there are many languages to safety. That’s why it’s key for safety professionals to periodically focus on the basics...

31/05/2024

In order to truly take care of others, we must first take care of ourselves.

In order to truly take care of others, we must first take care of ourselves.

22/05/2024

If a worker gets hurt on the job, you need to report it to OSHA—or do you?

The answer isn’t always clear cut, and there are implications for both underreporting and overreporting to OSHA, explains Micah Dickie of Fisher Phillips.

It’s not always easy to determine which workplace incidents needed to be recorded on a company’s OSHA 300 log.