Electrical work poses no shortage of risks, but the arc flash is arguably one of the biggest dangers. Arc flashes cause or contribute to over 30,000 incidents each year and 400 fatalities. But what’s even more important to understand is that the majority of arc flashes are the direct cause of worker error, and almost every situation can be prevented.
Are you prioritizing process safety management (PSM) in your organization? Each workplace has its own unique set of challenges and safety concerns. That’s why there is no single best approach to mitigating risk or solving safety issues. But processes and practices like PSM exist so that organizations can take a well-thought blueprint and adjust it to their specific needs.
Topics: Safety Management, Risk Management, Compliance, OSHA
In our first part of this four-part blog series, we discussed the importance of creating and practicing a plan to handle unexpected disasters. Part of every emergency plan should also include life-saving skills and methods that can give you and your team the best chance of survival during a threat.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, Safety Management, Events, Safety Tips, Safety Observances
September is National Preparedness Month, and there’s no better time to review your disaster plans.
Topics: Safety Tips, Safety Management, Risk Management, Events, Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Observances
Safety awareness might seem moot in many organizations. Most people know the general safety rules that apply to any work situation, even if they’re brand new to your company. They also sit through their fair share of safety training each year and are constantly reminded of rules and procedures via the OSHA posters on the break room walls.
Topics: Safety Management, Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Meetings, Risk Management
Industrial safety isn’t just good for business – it’s critical to keep your workers safe, healthy, and happy.
Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Compliance, Safety Management, Safety Tips, Risk Management, Performance Improvement
One of the biggest responsibilities of any EHS department is controlling (and mitigating) risks in the workplace. Conducting thorough risk assessments on a regular basis can be your best defense against workplace hazards.
Topics: Risk Management Software, Risk Management, EHS Management, Workplace Health and Safety
If you missed seeing Captain Phillips on the big screen, here’s the rundown of this real-life adventure story.
Topics: Maritime, Safety Management, EHS Management, Risk Management, Training Management
Software systems and cloud solutions empower organizations to become more effective at managing their EHS programs. EHS professionals are starting to realize this, but it can be challenging to know which system is best for their workplace.
Topics: EHS Software, Technology, Audit Management, EHS Management, Risk Management
Part your EHS strategy’s success depends on capturing the right metrics, and then knowing how to use those metrics to improve your EHS operations.
Topics: Incident Management, OSHA, Safety Management, Risk Management, Safety Tips, EHS Management
