The coronavirus pandemic left many workers and employers with no choice but to adapt to the new normal. As a result, many companies had no choice but to transition to socially distanced and remote working. In some unfortunate cases, companies even had to furlough workers.

Workplace safety: there’s no argument anywhere that it’s not crucially important. Not all workplaces are alike, however; each work sector has different dangers and safety requirements. One line of work that has perhaps some of the most stringent safety requirements is the construction sector; due to the very nature of what the job entails, safety requirements for construction crews are often far and above any other.

When it comes to workplace safety, nothing should be taken for granted. Companies should assume that hazards are lurking around every corner. Even something as simple as walking can present a safety risk in some workplaces.

No matter the setting, electrical safety should be a top priority in the workplace. Obviously, electrical work safety is more of a concern in some industries than others. However, companies in all industries need to be aware of electrical hazards in the workplace and the best ways to mitigate them. Fortunately, there are a lot of little things that employers can do to address electrical hazards. Let’s take a look at some simple and easy ways to improve electrical work safety.

In the 1930s, a man named H. W. Heinrich had a theory about workplace safety. So, he reviewed 75,000 injury records from his insurance company’s archives, as well as documents by manufacturing sites. The result is a theory called Heinrich’s Law, or the safety pyramid. OSHA still uses the theory today. More recent research shows that it’s a valid (but complicated) theory.

Even as we start to get a better handle on the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that our lives, including the modern workplace, will never be the same. We may never be able to totally rid ourselves of the virus, and so we must remain vigilant against the potential spread of the disease. Fortunately, OSHA publication 3990 has outlined what employers need to do to keep employees protected from COVID-19. While company leaders should read through the entire document, here are the key takeaways from OSHA publication 3990.

To some extent, operating a successful business comes down to workplace risk management.

Safety is one of the most important investments you’ll make in your workplace. After all, it’s what protects your most important asset – your employees.

No matter the industry or the place of employment, there are always workplace safety hazards that can potentially threaten the well-being of employees. The first step in mitigating the threat they pose or eliminating these hazards altogether is identifying them.

As an EHS professional, your job isn’t just about responding to issues after they’ve already happened. If you only ascribe to reactive safety, you’ve already allowed a problem to fester. Your job is also about preventing things from going wrong in the first place.