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Construction workers face some of the most difficult working conditions in the entire workforce. They face falls, heavy machinery, electrocution, and asbestos, to name a few.

Topics: OSHA, Regulatory Information, Compliance, Industry Insights, Incident Management, Safety Management, Building Materials & Construction

Just one gallon of oil can taint a million gallons of water, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. There are inherent risks in oil exploration, extraction, transport, and storage; spills can have serious adverse and potentially long-term effects on the environment, drinking water, human and wildlife populations. Prevention is key, and preparation is part of that.

Topics: Process Safety, Sustainability, Industry Insights, Oil & Gas, Safety Management, EPA

Every construction company wants its safety training to be effective, but how to achieve that effectiveness may look different to each company.

Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Industry Insights, Training Management, Safety Management, Building Materials & Construction

Government agencies wrote the book on EHS compliance and regulations, but that’s not to say their own EHS execution is perfect. Government departments at the local, state, and federal levels alike can struggle when it comes to maintaining their own high EHS standards.

Topics: EHS Software, EHS Management, Industry Insights, Public Sector

ISO 45001 will enter the Approval Stage in November 2017 after several years of reviews and enhancements to the proposal. After an initial set back due to enormous interest and involvement by ISO member countries, the expected publication date is now set at March 2018. The ISO 45001 standard regarding Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Requirements will serve as an add-on to existing standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 9001. It takes various national and international labor standards into account.

Topics: Performance Improvement, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, Industry Insights

From food production to distribution, employee health and safety should always remain a top priority. Your concern for their well-being at work can directly affect their own regard for the consumers who buy the products they make. No matter what your health and safety program includes, make sure you don’t neglect these three critical components.

Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, EHS Management, Industry Insights, Manufacturing, Incident Management, Food Production

As technology improves, and conveniences like automation become increasingly in demand, machines are no doubt leading the way to our future in industry. But the human element is still very much alive in the machine-dominant landscape, and it’s everyone’s responsibility to maintain safety to ensure the jobs of both man and machine can be accomplished without incident.

Topics: OSHA, EHS Software, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, EHS Management, Industry Insights, Manufacturing, Automotive, Machinery

The students enrolled at your university are trusting you to provide more than just a solid education. Though it isn’t always a conscious thought, they expect to receive that education in a safe environment. How are you prepared to deliver?

Topics: EHS Software, Sustainability, Workplace Health and Safety, EHS Management, Industry Insights, Higher Education

It’s unfortunate to say, but oftentimes it takes a severe accident to prompt a change in oil and gas safety procedures. The truth is, safety isn’t simply the lack of incidents. Rather, it’s a daily, ongoing, conscious effort to look for ways to identify potential threats and improve safety practices.

Topics: OSHA, EHS Software, Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, EHS Management, Industry Insights, Oil & Gas, Audit Management

From making individual parts to building the whole car, there’s a lot riding on your reputation in the automotive industry. While many nonautomotive companies primarily concern themselves with the safety of their employees, your EHS department pulls double duty by also considering the safety of your end users.

Topics: EHS Software, Sustainability, Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, Compliance, Industry Insights, Sustainability Software, Automotive