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Safety podcast – Prioritizing Safety: Why It’s Crucial for Business Success

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, companies face an array of challenges that can threaten their success and sustainability. While factors like market competition, technological disruption, and changing consumer preferences often dominate the conversation, there is one fundamental aspect of business…

Continual Improvement Strategies for Enhancing Workplace Safety

As organizations strive to create safer work environments, a continual improvement mindset is essential. Workplace safety is not a one-time initiative, but an ongoing process that requires sustained focus and vigilance. By implementing strategic continual improvement approaches, companies can systematically…

The Hidden Hazard: A Guide to Mental Health Risks in the Workplace for EHS Professionals

In the modern workplace, the role of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals has evolved significantly, extending beyond the traditional focus on physical safety to include the critical aspect of mental health. The intersection between mental well-being and workplace safety…

Photo of the day: 10 Essential Safety Tips for Driving in Hot Weather Conditions

As the summer heat intensifies, it’s important to be well-prepared and equipped with the knowledge to ensure safety and comfort on the road. Driving in extremely hot weather conditions can present unique challenges, from dehydration and tire blowouts to overheating…

Safely Using a Forklift: A Comprehensive Guide for Operators

Forklifts are essential pieces of equipment in various industries, including warehousing, construction, and manufacturing. However, their operation requires the utmost caution to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of operators and those working in the vicinity. In this blog post,…

 The Duties and Responsibilities of Safety Supervisors in Achieving High Performance of Safety in the Workplace

Safety supervisors play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for employees. Their duties and responsibilities encompass various aspects of workplace safety, including risk assessment, hazard identification, training, and enforcement of safety protocols. In this article,…

 The importance of HSE training for employees in all industries

Workplace safety is a critical issue for businesses of all sizes and industries. Each year, preventable accidents injure or kill millions of workers, causing significant financial losses. Workplace injuries and illnesses cost U.S. businesses billions of dollars each year in lost productivity,…

Workplace Wellness Initiatives to Improve Workplace Safety

Workplace injuries are expensive. The 2017 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index reported that U.S. businesses spent more than a billion dollars each week in direct workers’ compensation costs attributable to serious but non-fatal workplace injuries. Employers pay not only these direct costs,…

How does dehydration impact workplace safety?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:How does dehydration impact workplace safety? A:Up to 60% of the adult human body is water. Water plays a role in most bodily functions including lubricating your eyes and joints, keeping your skin healthy, helping to eliminate body toxins,…

E-Books:Guide for Developing a Workplace Safety and Health Program

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]About this guide A workplace safety and health program is a legislative requirement in workplaces with 20 or more workers. Well-designed programs reduce injuries and occupational illnesses. This guide will help you to develop an effective safety and health…