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: Events, Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, Safety Tips, Safety Management

September is National Preparedness Month, and there’s no better time to review your disaster plans.

Topics: Events, Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, Safety Tips, Safety Management

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: Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, Safety Management, Safety Meetings

Industrial safety isn’t just good for business – it’s critical to keep your workers safe, healthy, and happy.

Topics: Performance Improvement, Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, Compliance, Safety Tips, Safety Management

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: Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, EHS Management, Risk Management Software

If you missed seeing Captain Phillips on the big screen, here’s the rundown of this real-life adventure story.

Topics: Risk Management, EHS Management, Training Management, Maritime, Safety 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, Risk Management, EHS Management, Technology, Audit 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: OSHA, Risk Management, EHS Management, Safety Tips, Incident Management, Safety Management

The Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) has released its Top Ten list of violations from the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The violations cover a broad spectrum of hazards and issues.

Topics: Workplace Health and Safety, Risk Management, Compliance, Safety Management

Raise your hand if you tend to tune out the flight attendants as they go over safety procedures prior to takeoff.

Topics: Risk Management, In the News, Logistics and Transportation, Safety Management