Manufacturers of hazardous chemicals are required by law to include safety data sheets (also known as safety data sheets, or SDS) with every product they sell or ship. These safety data sheets provide information about the physical and chemical properties of the product— from toxicity levels to storage instructions and flash point temperature.
Topics: SDS, EHS Management, Chemicals
Incident investigations are a necessary component of any organization’s environmental, health and safety (EHS) program. Effective incident investigation will not only identify, document, and analyze an event, but will also help to identify the root causes to mitigate and avoid future incidents.
Topics: Performance Improvement, Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, EHS Management, Incident Management
Workplace safety is often discussed in a way that gives the impression it’s a stand-alone subject. But safety is an ongoing process, something that all employees participate in every single day. Only by being aware of workplace safety principles and mindfully incorporating them into our daily routines are we taking concrete steps toward a safer workplace for all.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, EHS Management, Safety Tips, Machinery, Safety Management, Safety Culture
Safety leaders use templates all the time to ensure no details fall through the cracks. Everything from inspection forms and audits to training and more can help streamline your work and remove any guesswork as to what you need to record.
Topics: EHS Software, Workplace Health and Safety, EHS Management, Training Management, Incident Management, Audits & Inspections
One of the most dangerous industries in the world is notably one of the most committed to workplace safety.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, EHS Management, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Incident Management, Safety Management, Safety Culture
Did you know that NAEM’s EHS & Sustainability Management Forum is almost here?
Topics: Events, Sustainability, EHS Management, Safety Management
Finding the right safety software solution to manage your EHS operations could be the difference between seeing your goals in the distance and crossing the finish line. Not all safety software is created equal, and it’s important to understand its intents and purposes in the organization to ensure you make the best decision for your needs.
Topics: EHS Software, EHS Management, Safety Software, Safety Management
September is National Food Safety Month. Now, you might not feel like breaking out a banner and tossing confetti to celebrate, but its significance in EHS programs shouldn’t be ignored.
Topics: EHS Management, Food Production, Food Safety, Food & Beverage, Safety Observances
Your company’s safety program is only as good as the training you provide to your team. How else can you hold them accountable for upholding policies and procedures that are meant to protect them at work?
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, EHS Management, Training Management
Workplace safety is a primary concern for any organization. To support your safety initiatives, it’s important to create safety guidelines for every worker to follow and encourage them to practice good habits while at work.
Topics: OSHA, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, EHS Management, Training Management, Safety Management, Safety Meetings
