Winter weather is one of the biggest threats to workers, whether you’re driving to or from work or simply doing business as usual. While snow and ice can make for hazardous road conditions, freezing temperatures can put you at risk for serious conditions like hypothermia, frostbite, or overexertion.
Topics: Winter Safety, Safety Management, Risk Management
Every year, OSHA shares its top ten safety violations that have resulted in the most workplace citations. As 2018 is drawing to a close, it’s important that companies continue to push safety awareness efforts.
Topics: OSHA, Compliance, Workplace Health and Safety, Safety Management, Risk Management, Incident Management, Training Management, Safety Culture
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
