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Reducing the Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Rate: 7 Strategies for Success
11 September 2025 - Langdon Dement
The workplace total recordable incident rate (TRIR) plateauing over the past decade brings much to celebrate for EHS professionals. Yet, behind this progress lies a troubling reality: serious injury and fatality (SIF) rates have increased during the same period.
How To Prepare for an EHS&S Solution Evaluation
5 August 2025 - Langdon Dement
When selecting EHS software, it’s important to choose a solution that aligns closely with your organization's unique processes. While many vendors offer tools that promise a range of benefits, the..
The Role of Ergonomics in Musculoskeletal Disorders
29 May 2025 - Langdon Dement
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), sometimes referred to as ergonomic injuries, are serious, potentially life-changing injuries which affect thousands of people worldwide. In fact, according to the..
How To Prepare Your Workforce for Severe Weather Risks
3 April 2025 - Langdon Dement
Spring brings a much-needed change from a long, cold winter and the unforgiving weather conditions that accompany it. But as flowers bloom and temperatures rise, we also prepare for the arrival of..
Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases 2023 Fatal and Nonfatal Injuries and Illnesses Report
16 January 2025 - Langdon Dement
The start of a new year offers the perfect opportunity for reflection. It's a chance to celebrate progress, assess past challenges and identify areas for improvement. As EHS professionals, we take..
Keeping Cool: Being Prepared for Heat-Related Illnesses
20 June 2024 - Langdon Dement
Summer is typically thought of as a season of “fun in the sun” and generally just being outdoors with family and friends doing anything active and enjoyable. Whether it’s swimming, playing sports,..
OSHA's 2024 Hazard Communication Standard: What You Need To Know
5 June 2024 - Langdon Dement
Once again, the United States is in the wake of a major change - a change that has been anticipated for three years and is bound to create a stir for organizations. A change that is believed to..
Navigating Change: A Year-End Reflection for EHS&S Professionals
11 January 2024 - Langdon Dement
The end of each year brings about many different feelings for EHS&S professionals. We experience anxiety for tasks that still need to get done, we reflect on the previous year and our focus shifts to..
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How Breaking the Blame Cycle Strengthens Your Culture
30 August 2023 - Langdon Dement
We’re all familiar with the blame game - pointing fingers when something goes awry. But what about when it occurs in the workplace? In health and safety, the blame cycle can actually disrupt..
Failing to Fail: Reframing Health and Safety Failures
11 April 2023 - Langdon Dement
When you think of a health and safety failure, what comes to mind? It’s likely that you’re picturing a distressing incident—a scene involving damage, injury or even death.