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Katy Lyden, MS, OHST

Katy Lyden is a Domain Analyst and EHS Subject Matter Expert for StarTex Software, the company behind EHS Insight. Prior to her current role, Katy spent 17 years successfully leading EHS programs for several large companies within the manufacturing industry. Katy is a Navy veteran, retired Emergency Medical Technician, certified Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and holds a master’s degree in occupational safety management from Indiana State University. In her free time Katy enjoys making jewelry, home improvement projects and rooting for the Chicago Cubs.

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OSHA

OSHA's Top Ten - #9 PPE - Eye and Face

Discover why OSHA's eye and face protection standard ranks in the top 10 violations and how to improve compliance in your workplace.

Safety Culture

EHS Insight's Safety Maturity Model & Assessment

Discover EHS Insight's Safety Maturity Model & Assessment, outlining five key levels of safety culture maturity. Assess, improve, and customize your...

Developing a Center of Excellence in Safety

Learn how to develop a Center of Excellence in Safety to enhance productivity and drive improvements. Find out the key steps and strategies for...

Workplace Health and Safety

What is Allowable Stress?

Discover the importance of allowable stress in workplace safety and engineering. Learn how it defines structural limits, prevents hazards, and...

OSHA

Understanding the Safety Pyramid

Learn about Heinrich's Safety Pyramid theory and its relevance to workplace safety. Understand how data-driven approaches can improve incident...

EHS Software

Measuring Safety: Leading & Lagging Indicators

Improve workplace health and safety by incorporating leading indicators into your safety program. Understand the limitations of lagging indicators...

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