Top 5 Safety Hazards In the Manufacturing Industry
Top 5 Safety Hazards In the Manufacturing Industry According to the National Safety Council, in 2022, the manufacturing sector reported 110 non-fatal injuries per 10,000 workers, making it the sixth highest ranking industry for such injuries. With an estimated 13 million workers at risk, this sector accounts for 8% of the U.S. workforce, according to the National Association of […]
How Incident Reporting Software Can Help Prevent Future Incidents
How Incident Reporting Software Can Help Prevent Future Incidents Every incident in the workplace has far-reaching implications for the business. Impacting not only the individual worker affected, but the morale of the whole team and their confidence in the processes. There’s also the impact on productivity and the firm’s reputation. With these all trickling down […]
OSHA’s 2024 Hazard Communication Standard: What You Need To Know
OSHA’s 2024 Hazard Communication Standard: What You Need To Know 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 provide further clarity for organizations and reduce […]
Safety First: Back to Basics with the Hierarchy of Controls
How To Source The Right PPE For Your Workforce
How To Source The Right PPE For Your Workforce Personal protective equipment (PPE) is often described as the last line of defense, but the data makes one thing clear: when PPE is missing, poorly selected or improperly used, the consequences can be severe. According to OSHA and NIOSH research, a substantial portion of workplace injuries […]
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How to manage the full incident lifecycle to reduce workplace incidents
The Digital Solution to Managing Contractor Safety
The Digital Solution to Managing Contractor Safety In recent decades, contractors have played an increasingly significant role in many businesses. They help fill workforce gaps and offer flexibility, but mostly it’s still up to the company to keep them safe. If contractors lack a thorough understanding of the site, the operations and safety procedures, they […]
Empowering Women in EHS&S: A Story of Progress and Potential
Empowering Women in EHS&S: A Story of Progress and Potential Environment, health, safety and sustainability (EHS&S) has been a male-dominated arena for far too long. Today, despite strides toward gender equality, women still account for less than 30% of EHS&S professionals in the U.S. However, this statistic isn’t meant to discourage; it’s a reminder that there’s still […]
Understanding the Consequences of Workplace Incidents
Understanding the Consequences of Workplace Incidents The health and safety of an organization does not exist in isolation from the rest of the business. In fact, the condition of health and safety within an organization has a traceable impact on the success of the business as a whole. While some organizations may be tempted to view […]